China's Chilling Winter: Snow, Freezing Temperatures, and Power Struggles

A cold wave has gripped most of China, with temperatures dropping below freezing and snowfall affecting transportation. President Xi Jinping has called for "all-out" emergency response efforts as heavy rain and snow have disrupted power supplies, transport, and people's lives. Temperatures are expected to drop to below minus 40 degrees Celsius in some regions, and a record low temperature from 1980 could be broken. Multiple accidents have occurred due to icy roads and heavy fog, leading to traffic controls and temporary closures of highways and trains. Ferry routes have been suspended, and measures have been taken to protect vegetable and fruit harvests. Cold air will continue to flow across the country next week, maintaining low temperatures.