24 solar terms in nature: Start of Summer

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Start of Summer is the seventh of the 24 solar terms on the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar, marking the beginning of summer. When it arrives, heat increases across the country as the days become longer, and rain becomes more frequent.

Watch this video provided by Weather China, the online weather service of the China Meteorological Administration, to find out more.

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