Yangtze River
Coverage of Yangtze River in the Nexus archive.
- Chinese materials scientist Pei Qibing takes up new post in Macau
Chinese materials scientist Pei Qibing has been appointed chair professor and director at the University of Macau's Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering after 30 years in the United States. He began his studies at a rural school on an island in the Yangtze River.
- China to bust Yangtze River chokepoint with US$11 billion ‘water staircase’ project
China has begun construction on an US$11.4 billion project to build mega ship locks near the Three Gorges Dam to facilitate larger vessel passage and improve logistics along the Yangtze River. The project involves creating a series of 'water staircases' to address a chokepoint in the river.
- How China, the world's factory, transformed itself into an industrial superpower
China has transformed into an industrial superpower, as evidenced by the activity on the Yangtze River in Nantong, Jiangsu Province. The article highlights this development through imagery of ships in the region.
- China’s Crop Belt Faces Flood Risk as Heavy Rains Arrive Early
China’s crop belt is at risk of flooding due to early heavy rains, with the Yangtze River in Wuhan experiencing rising water levels. Recent rainfall has heightened concerns for agricultural regions.