Temperatures reach record high

China has reported a new temperature record for the past year. The average temperature was 10.7 degrees. This is the highest level since data was recorded in 1961 and one degree higher than in previous years, as announced by the China Meteorological Administration. New highs were also reported for 12 provinces, including the densely populated regions of Jiangsu and Zhejiang. This was reported by the South China Morning Post.