SW China city hit by severe drought

Wang Ju, vice head of the water department in Luliang, Qujing city, at the bottom of a deserted reservoir on Aug 23, 2011. [Photo/Xinhua]

Ma Yungui, a farmer, lost his crops to the drought in Shizong, Qujing city, Yunnan province, on Aug 24, 2011. [Photo/Xinhua]

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US Vice-President Joe Biden visits China August 17-22.

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