As Europe faces extreme heat, China's 'Spider-Woman' AC installer stuns the internet

As several parts of Europe grapple with an intense heatwave that has disrupted transport and energy infrastructure, a viral video from China showing a woman installing an air conditioner while dangling several storeys outside a high-rise building has drawn widespread attention on social media.

The clip has circulated alongside posts comparing Europe's growing demand for air conditioners with China's long-established use of cooling systems in homes, as soaring temperatures continue to grip several European countries.

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Video goes viral amid rising demand for air conditioners

The viral post claims that people in China are surprised by the recent rush for air conditioners in France and other parts of Europe, where air conditioning has traditionally been less common in homes than in many Asian countries.

According to the post, air conditioners are considered a basic household appliance in China, with installation services readily available even for residents living in high-rise apartment buildings.

Female AC installer impresses social media users

The widely shared video shows a female air conditioner installer suspended several storeys above the ground while fitting an outdoor AC unit on the exterior of a residential building. Social media users compared her to "Spider-Woman" because of the way she carried out the installation while hanging outside the building.

The footage drew widespread reactions, with many users praising her skill while expressing amazement at the risks involved in the job.

Europe's heatwave fuels demand for cooling

The viral video emerged as Europe continues to experience exceptionally high temperatures. Social media posts accompanying the clip claim the heatwave has led to melting railway tracks and the temporary shutdown of some nuclear reactors, contributing to a surge in demand for cooling solutions across the continent.

Another viral post from Paris showed how the extreme heat is affecting daily life. According to the post, an IKEA store in the French capital has turned into an informal refuge for residents seeking relief from the soaring temperatures.

The post described an unusual scene inside the store, where beds, sofas and armchairs were occupied not by shoppers testing furniture but by visitors spending hours inside the air-conditioned premises. It claimed many people chose to remain inside the store to escape the heat, effectively turning the display areas into a giant waiting room.

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Social media highlights contrasting cooling cultures

The posts have fuelled online discussions about differences in air conditioning use across countries. While many users pointed to air conditioning being commonplace in Chinese homes, others noted that demand has risen sharply in parts of Europe as prolonged periods of extreme heat become more frequent.

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