Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about the US Secretary of State's visit to China, North Korea strengthening ties with Iran and extreme temperatures hitting parts of Asia.

Extreme temperatures hit parts of Asia

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Extreme temperatures hit parts of Asia

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