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Water, China´s Lifeblood

Water, China´s Lifeblood

As the source of life, water is indispensable to human beings. People consume much water in production and daily life. Agriculture and industry account for most of mankind´s water usage.


-- China water crisis
-- Water supply in China

Program Video

1. Yu the Great and the Regulation of the Floodwaters

1. Yu the Great and the Regulation of the Floodwaters

2. Harnessing Rivers to Make the Country Peaceful and Happy

2. Harnessing Rivers to Make the Country Peaceful and Happy

3. The Ups and Downs of Kaifeng

3. The Ups and Downs of Kaifeng

4. Beijing´s Lifeblood

4. Beijing´s Lifeblood

5. Return of the Great River

5. Return of the Great River

6. Spring Tides in Qiantang

6. Spring Tides in Qiantang

7. Waterways of Trade

7. Waterways of Trade

8. Flourishing with Water

8. Flourishing with Water

9. Get Prepared for Crises

9. Get Prepared for Crises

Legend

◆ Yu the great harnesses the flood
Yu the Great was the chieftain of the legendary Xiahou clan. He was originally called Yu or Xiayu. According to legend, the Yellow River flooded during the reign of Emperor Yao, and the people were forced to abandon their villages, and go to live in trees or on mountaintops.

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