Smog is seen over the city as a red alert for air pollution is issued in Beijing, China, December 16, 2016. REUTERS/Stringer
BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing's city government has ordered 1,200 factories near the Chinese capital, including an oil refinery run by state oil major Sinopec and a Cofco food plant, to either shut or cut output following its highest possible air pollution warning.
Environmental authorities issued a red alert that started on Friday night and will run until Wednesday after warning of a smog build-up across China's north. That will mean curbs on traffic and construction work and advisories for schools, hospitals and businesses.
