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Dust and industrial pollution blown over from China shroud Taipei 101 building in Taipei
17 Apr 2007
Source: Reuters

 
Dust and industrial pollution blown over from China shroud Taipei 101 building in Taipei April 17, 2007. Dust and sandstorms are common in northern China at this time of year but seldom reach Taiwan. Taipei 101 is the world's tallest building.
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Dust and industrial pollution blown over from China shroud Taipei 101 building in Taipei April 17, 2007. Dust and sandstorms are common in northern China at this time of year but seldom reach Taiwan. Taipei 101 is the world's tallest building.


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