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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 23, 2024 shows a waterfall at Hanshuiyuan national wetland park in Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cai Xiangxin)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Volunteers collect garbage at Hanshuiyuan national wetland park in Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, June 23, 2024. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cai Xiangxin)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Volunteers collect garbage at Hanshuiyuan national wetland park in Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, June 23, 2024. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. (Xinhua/Cai Xiangxin)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 23, 2024 shows a waterfall at Hanshuiyuan national wetland park in Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. (Xinhua/Cai Xiangxin)

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A drop of water on a wonder-making journey

STORY: A drop of water on a wonder-making journey DATELINE: July 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:15 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of a drop of water on a wonder-making journey STORYLINE: Water is a symbol of life and a source of vitality. Chinese city Xi'an once became the core city of Shaanxi Province due to its access to eight rivers, but now it's facing a series of urban development challenges due to a growing water shortage. In the near future, however, the water drunk by Xi'an people living in the north is likely to come from the south, as Shaanxi, home to the largest tributaries of the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers, is about to complete a grand water transfer project across the Qinling Mountains. In Hanshuiyuan Village, Ningqiang County, Shaanxi Province, mountain springs form the source of Hanjiang River. From here, a drop of water will start a wonder-making journey through the Qinling Mountains to the Guanzhong Plain. A tunnel is being dug deep in the Qinling Mountains to

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CHINA-SHAANXI-NINGQIANG-ECOLOGY-ECONOMY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(220908) -- NINGQIANG, Sept. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Sept. 6, 2022 shows rural houses in Hanshuiyuan Village in Ningqiang County, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. As the headwater region of the Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, Ningqiang County has closed ten mines and promoted a series of ecological protection projects for environmental protection in recent years. The county has also promoted the production of agricultural products including tea, fruits, vegetables, etc., managing and transforming ecological resources to green economy. (Xinhua/Tao Ming)