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

China.org.cn
| July 4, 2025
2025-07-04

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.

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