BEIJING - NOVEMBER 10: Bicycles covered with snow are seen on November 10, 2009 in Beijing, China. Freezing rain and sleet hit Beijing's downtown area on Monday. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

BEIJING - NOVEMBER 10: Bicycles covered with snow are seen on November 10, 2009 in Beijing, China. Freezing rain and sleet hit Beijing's downtown area on Monday.

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