The Chinese capital was choking on sand and dust on March 15 as the biggest sandstorm in nearly a decade swept over the city turning the skies an eerie shade of orange.
See Beijing's biggest sandstorm in 10 years
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The Chinese capital was choking on sand and dust on March 15 as the biggest sandstorm in nearly a decade swept over the city turning the skies an eerie shade of orange.