The central Chinese province of Jiangxi has declared a water supply “red alert” for the first time as a prolonged drought dried up much of the water in the country’s biggest lake.

a pagoda-topped island in China's Poyang Lake is now fully visible, testifying to the dramatic impact of a long drought and heatwave on a vital part of the country's irrigation infrastructure.

In 2024, the proportion of surface-water sections nationwide classified as having excellent water quality reached 90.4%.

China’s largest freshwater lake has become the center of controversy after the local government revived a plan to build a dam across it, a project shelved six years ago after environmental protests.

Ongoing severe droughts in China have exposed an ancient island that is normally submerged in a lake. China is experiencing ... in various regions across the country, according to the state ...

Glide over the enchanting West Lake in China with stunning drone footage showcasing its tranquil waters, elegant pagodas, and ...

[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] NANJING -- Taihu, China's third-largest freshwater lake located in the country's manufacturing heartland, has seen its water quality improve to its best level ...

Rescue personnel began sealing a breached dike at China's second-largest freshwater lake in the south of the country on Saturday afternoon after water levels stabilised on both side of the burst ...

Tokayev spoke about the shrinking Lake Balkhash during a visit to the Karaganda region ... difficult,” while expressing pride that Kazakhstan was the only country of all China’s neighbors that Beijing ...

I went for a run this morning around a lake in a park ... may see opportunities for their country. Although, a closer look suggests some reasons that China might not seize an advantage.