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China sets up system of sharing to help other countries spot risks

China has established an emergency mechanism using its meteorological satellites to help countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative combat extreme weather, the China Meteorological Administration announced at a news conference on Wednesday.

"With the backdrop of global warming, the tendency is for extreme weather events to increase, both in number and effect. This has greatly threatened people's lives and property," said Zhang Zuqiang, spokesman for the top national weather authority.