WUHAN, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- A report revealing the significant progress China has made in its ecological conservation of the Yangtze River was released on Friday by Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency, at the ongoing 2025 Great Rivers Forum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province.
Titled "A Mighty River That Nourishes a Great Nation -- Achievements, Insights, and Global Significance of Yangtze River Governance in the New Era," the report notes that the 11 provincial-level regions along the Yangtze River Economic Belt, home to nearly half of China's population and GDP, have undergone a historic transformation in terms of environmental protection.
In recent years, China has prioritized the ecological protection of the Yangtze River, which serves as one of the country's most vital ecological treasure troves, thanks to its unique ecological system, the report said.
Anti-pollution campaigns have curbed environmental degradation in this region. The proportion of high-quality water sections in the Yangtze River Basin has risen from 82.3 percent in 2016 to over 98 percent today, with the main stream maintaining Class II water quality for five consecutive years, according to the report.
The region's aquatic biological resources and biodiversity also show signs of recovery, with 344 native fish species recorded in the river basin between 2021 and 2024 -- 36 more than that during the 2017-2020 period.
The report further emphasizes the coordinated efforts of provinces, municipalities and relevant departments -- with initiatives to bolster legislation, enhance collaborative mechanisms, and implement an ecological compensation system. Enditem
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