Workers prepare to dig out lotus roots in icy water in Shenyang City, Northeast China’s Liaoning Province. In cold winter conditions, where temperatures reach as low as 20 degrees centigrade, workers need to remove a thick layer of ice from the river, put on waterproof protective suits that weigh 15 kilograms, and then jump into the water to unearth the lotus roots. The workers usually earn more than 10,000 yuan ($1,530) per month. (Photo/CFP)
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