China is making waves in eco-protection! 🌍 The Agricultural Development Bank of China just announced it’s poured 2.7 trillion yuan ($376.7 billion) into conserving the iconic Yangtze and Yellow Rivers since 2021 – that’s enough to buy 37 billion iPhone 15s! 📱💸
Here’s the breakdown: 2.09 trillion yuan went to the Yangtze (Asia’s longest river 🏞️) and 605.2 billion yuan to the Yellow River, often called the 'Mother River' of Chinese civilization. The funds have turbocharged projects like wetland restoration, pollution control, and sustainable agriculture. 🌱
What’s next? The bank says it’s doubling down on water security, rural development, and climate-resilient infrastructure. Think smarter irrigation systems and flood prevention tech – because nobody wants a 'Waterworld' remake. 🌊🚫
This mega-investment shows China’s playing the long game for ecological balance. As one bank rep put it: 'Healthy rivers mean a healthy future.' 🙌✨
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Chinese policy bank backs Yangtze and Yellow rivers' conservation
cgtn.com