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1. The government of Beijing, China, orders employers to cease outdoor work due to extreme temperatures expected to reach 40 C.
   2023-07-06 21:52:06 (First version)
2. The government of Beijing, China, orders employers to suspend outdoor work due to extreme temperatures expected to reach 40 C.
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