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There is a highlands climate in the plateau of Tibet and the surrounding areas. The high elevations of the Himalayas, Altun Shan, Kunlun Shan, Tien Shan are the medium for this climate. The dominant climate of the southeast is a humid subtropical climate. This region is not far from the ocean; as a result ocean currents have a great effect on this area. Southeast China is also near the equator, so it typically has a mild climate. A humid continental climate is present in certain parts of northeast China. This region is more distant from the equator, resulting in greater seasonal variation and cooler temperatures. The nearby oceans warm the climate. There are semiarid and arid climate regions dispersed throughout north China. The plateau of Tibet and other ranges prevent much of the moisture from reaching these regions, causing a rain shadow. This area is also further inland, and in turn does not get the mild climate from the oceans. Subarctic climate regions are farther north and farther from the equator. The climate is much cooler and has greater seasonal variation.
