In the shadow of a palace, Beijing’s uncles defy a swimming ban to cool off
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-08-24 11:45 UTC+10:00
Section: World / Asia
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, China, World News, Asia Pacific
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Snippet:
Beijing: It’s just gone past 2.30pm on a sweltering August afternoon, and Wang Jianbao is gingerly descending the steps to the canal that runs past the Summer Palace.
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