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Electricians power up for Spring Festival
Updated: 2011-01-24 11:25
(chinadaily.com.cn)
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 Electricians of the State Grid prepare for their aerial work in the mountain areas in Central China's Hunan province, Jan 19, 2011. As the coldest time in winter and traditional Chinese Lunar New Year dawn, over 1,000 electricians in Hunan will have complete aerial work for 10 days to ensure power during the holidays and through the rain and snow. They workers are nicknamed the "flying trapeze". [Photo/Xinhua] |
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