Cold front sweeps China

Tuesday was "Xiao Han", also known as "minor cold" the second last of China's 24 solar terms. This means the weather is frigid. And in many places, Tuesday was the coldest day of the year.

Meteorological records show that "Xiao Han" is the nippiest period of the year, and 2010 could be no exception.

Meteorological records show that "Xiao Han" is the nippiest period of the year, and 2010 could be no exception.