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July marks China's hottest month on record while extreme weather triggers deadly floods and landslides.
- China recorded its hottest July since 1961, with an average temperature of 23.21°C.
- The country also experienced the highest number of significant floods since 1998, with 25 major events.
- Torrential rains from Typhoon Gaemi caused severe flooding and landslides, killing at least 30 people in Hunan province.
- Nearly 5,000 reservoirs were used to manage floodwaters, preventing the relocation of over 6.5 million people.
- China has committed to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2060, while leading in renewable energy capacity expansion.
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