Over the past decades, much has been done to straighten out the convoluted section has been shortened by 80 kilometers. The lower Yangtze River starts from Hukou to its estuary. Here, the ...

and over 1 million people had to move. Now climate change is threatening to bring more droughts, floods and extreme weather events to the river basin, and dry up more of its lakes. It all adds to the ...

Wetlands in the Middle Yangtze River Basin (MYRB) are facing significant ecological challenges due to climate change and ...

A rare river dolphin may be one step closer to extinction as scientists fail to count any of the endangered species along China’s Yangtze River.

When reviewing the photos, he saw something he hadn’t noticed before: A mountain shaped like a dog’s head rested on the ground next to the Yangtze River ... has changed over the years.

Biqiong Wu is at the Hubei Key Laboratory of Intelligent Yangtze and Hydroelectric Science, China Yangtze Power Company, Yichang, China. China’s Yangtze River is the longest in Eurasia and the ...

is a key river in the demonstration zones for green and integrated ecological development of the Yangtze River Delta. (Photo: Xinhua) ...

As the first town along the Yangtze River's entry into Hunan province, Dongshan township exemplifies how balancing nature and economic development can forge a sustainable, prosperous future for ...

The Yangtze river’s finless porpoise is one of the very few porpoises (relatives of dolphins and whales) that live in fresh water. Its small size and cute 'smile' make it much loved in China and ...

An aerial drone photo taken on March 21, 2025 shows the Tuotuo River in the source region of the Yangtze River in northwest China's Qinghai Province. Photo: Xinhua An aerial drone photo taken on ...