Tokyo, Beijing battle dangerous early summer heat waves

First heatstroke alert of year issued in Japan capital; heavy rains pound the south

SAYUMI TAKE, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The capitals of Japan and China are suffering from unseasonable heat waves, highlighting how global warming continues to take its toll on health and economic activity.

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