Beijing Toughens Up in Battle Against Catkins

The city's municipal government has been brainstorming ways to get rid of those pesky floaters once and for all.

by Valerie Osipov, 25 April 2018

Those Pesky Catkins Caused 346 Fires in Beijing Last Month

During Beijing's annual catkin phenomenon – often referred to as 'April snow' – there is historically a major increase in fires in the capital.

by Justine Lopez, 05 May 2017

Beijing Plans to Eliminate Pesky Catkin Problem by 2020

Beijing cracking down on those fluffy floating seeds.

by That's Beijing, 17 April 2017

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