The country’s “mother river” has suffered a series of environmental problems and this year a 10-year fishing ban was instituted to conserve stocks. Photo: Simon Song
The country’s “mother river” has suffered a series of environmental problems and this year a 10-year fishing ban was instituted to conserve stocks. Photo: Simon Song
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China passes law to protect Yangtze River

  • The country’s ‘mother river’ has suffered a series of environmental problems and this year a 10-year fishing ban was instituted to conserve stocks
  • New legislation comes into force in March and is designed to strengthen sustainable development

Alice Yan
Alice Yan in Shanghai

Updated: 4:35pm, 28 Dec, 2020

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The country’s “mother river” has suffered a series of environmental problems and this year a 10-year fishing ban was instituted to conserve stocks. Photo: Simon Song
The country’s “mother river” has suffered a series of environmental problems and this year a 10-year fishing ban was instituted to conserve stocks. Photo: Simon Song
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