Much of eastern China was choking under a thick blanket of yellow smog on Thursday, with schools closing and visibility down to just 500 meters amid widespread health concerns. The foul-smelling smog began to thicken late on Wednesday, and readings of the smallest and most harmful form particulate matter, PM2.5, reached 300-500 micrograms per cubic meter, levels considered hazardous to health by international standards.
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