China to strengthen disaster management

​China has intensified its efforts to build a disaster prevention and control system for droughts and floods in response to more extreme weather events brought about by global warming, officials said on Friday.

July 7, 2025

China generates over 18% of global GDP with 6% of world's freshwater

China generates over 18% of global GDP with only 6% of the world's freshwater resources, keeping its total water consumption under 610 billion cubic meters, an official of the Ministry of Water Resources said at a Friday press conference. The country has improved water use efficiency in agriculture and industry, and expanded the use of unconventional water resources such as reclaimed water.

July 4, 2025

China makes strides in curbing groundwater overexploitation

​China has made substantial progress in curbing groundwater overexploitation in recent years, driven by efforts to reduce extraction and enhance replenishment, a government official said on Friday.

July 4, 2025