The Yangtze basin provides about half of all the fish eaten in China, and two-thirds of the rice. Industries and farming there contribute as much as 40% of China's whole economy. This vast river – the ...

The river Yangtze flows for 6,300 km, more than halfway across China. Its river basin is around 1.8 million sq km - almost a fifth of China's land area ...

This map of the Yangtze River basin shows the major dams and the spawning grounds of the Chinese sturgeon. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases ...

One of Asia's busiest waterways needs help to restore smooth sailing and boost regional economies, experts say China's ...

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 ...

Asia is the world’s largest continent ... Shanghai is located at the mouth of the Yangtze River which flows from the west of China. This location makes it ideal for domestic and international ...