Green Development

Lanzhou advances green development with wetland restoration efforts

May 9, 2025

In recent years, the city of Lanzhou, capital of Gansu province, has prioritized ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin. With a cumulative investment of 800 million yuan ($109.8 million), the city has completed a series of wetland restoration projects.

Yellow River Basin sees improved ecological environment

May 13, 2025

China has been making significant strides in enhancing the ecological environment of the Yellow River Basin, as the country implements the Yellow River Protection Law, according to Li Hongzhong, vice-chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee.

Landmark Achievement: Major UHVDC power line crosses Yellow River successfully

December 26, 2024

On the afternoon of Dec 24, the ±800kV Ultra-High Voltage Direct Current (UHVDC) transmission line from Hami prefecture in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region to Chongqing successfully crossed the Yellow River from Gansu province, marking the completion of all major crossing operations in the Gansu portion of the project.

Guardians of the wild: Heihe's ecological tapestry

November 19, 2024

In the heart of northwestern China, where azure skies meet crystalline waters, the Zhangye Heihe Wetland National Nature Reserve unfolds its ecological tapestry. As early winter embraces the landscape, this vital ecosystem along the middle reaches of the Heihe River showcases nature's grand performance.

Yellow River flows pure through modern Lanzhou

November 12, 2024

Lanzhou, the capital city of Gansu province, is the only provincial capital in China where the Yellow River flows through the city. In recent years, Lanzhou has been continuously improving the ecological environment along banks of the Yellow River, striving to transform it into a "river of happiness" that satisfies its residents.