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China: Snow storm leaves highways blocked

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Beijing: Highways and schools remained closed on Tuesday in China's northeastern region as snow storms continued to cause havoc.

All highways in Heilongjiang province were forced to close due to snow and sleet since Sunday, quoted authorities.

In Jilin province, schools were urged to remain closed until Wednesday.

Major highways linking Harbin and other cities have been closed since Monday night.

The Hatong Highway linking Harbin and Tongjiang closed on Monday. An official said that heavy snow had left 400 coaches stranded.

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