China changes tack on water politics
Long a source of tension with its neighbours, China’s transboundary rivers are opening opportunities for regional cooperation
SIXTEEN major rivers originate in China that supply fresh water to nearly three billion people in 14 Asian countries – more than a third of the world’s population.
As “Asia’s water tower”, China has often been depicted as the upstream bully when it comes to water politics – taking what it needs for itself with little consideration for its downstream neighbours.
But with the growing connection between sustainable development and regional stability, China has an opportunity to use transboundary water management as a springboard for regional peace and cooperation.
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