China is gearing up for an early arrival of summer weather after scorching weather in major cities triggered unexpected heat advisories. Beijing and Shanghai reported temperatures around 35 degrees Celsius (95°F) on May 15, 2023. Experts said the sudden change could threaten electricity supplies, crops and the economy.

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