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Chinese animal-protection volunteers claimed to have spotted a

'Functionally Extinct' Baiji Dolphin Spotted in Yangtze River

Chinese animal protection volunteers claimed they have spotted a baiji dolphin, which is a freshwater dolphin declared to be functionally extinct a decade ago, in Yangtze River in Wuhu, Anhui province, on Oct. 4.

Heavy Rainfall Attacks The Central China

China Weather Update: Flooding and Heavy Rains Still Ongoing, Blamed for 50 Deaths

Three days of heavy rainfall in China has resulted in flooding and the death of 50 people. Meanwhile, up to 12 people have been reported missing.

More than 3,500 participants in 38 teams attend the 42nd International Yangtze River Crossing Activity at Wuhan section of Yangtze River on July 16, 2015 in Wuhan, Hubei Province of China. (Photo: ChinaFotoPress/ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images)

Yangtze River Closely Monitored; 1998 Big Flood May Happen This Summer

Flood control authorities in China have asked government agencies to come up with a more detailed plan following the possibility of a big flood happening in Yangtze River this summer.

Seaside Scenery Of Qinhuangdao In Northern China

Chinese Diners Pay High Price to Get ‘One Last Taste’ of Rare Fish

Diners in China are being forced to shell out a high price for a delicacy because of its growing rarity.

China to extend fishing ban from three months to four months

China Extends Fishing Ban on Yangtze River

In accordance with a national policy, Anhui province will impose a fishing ban on Yangtze river for four months to preserve fish resources, according to officials.

China builds its third largest and world's seventh biggest hydropower plant

China Begins Construction of World's Seventh Biggest Hydropower Plant

China has began constructing what will be the third biggest hydropower station in the country and the seventh largest in the world. The project, which approximately costs over 100 billion yuan (USD 15.4 million), will be located on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River.

Rescue workers of overturned cruise ship Eastern Star in Yangtze River

China Mourns Victims of Deadly Shipping Tragedy as Death Toll Rises to 431, 11 Still Missing

The death toll from the cruise ship tragedy in Yangtze River has reportedly increased to more than 400. Nonethless, several people are still missing in what turned out to be one of the worst cruise ship catastrophes in China in nearly seven decades.

Yangtze River Accident, Eastern Star

Yangtze River Cruise Accident Death Toll Reaches 396

Nearly 400 bodies have been recovered from the Eastern Star passenger ship since it capsized on the Yangtze River earlier in the week.

Eastern Star Relatives

Hopes of Finding More Eastern Star Survivors Dims – Rescue Ends, Identification of Corpses Begins

Rescue efforts aimed at extricating trapped survivors from the capsized Eastern Star passenger ship ended last Thursday evening. Authorities are now focusing on recovering and identifying the dead passengers instead.

Capsized ship

Yangtze River Accident: Over 400 Passengers Still Trapped in Capsized Ship, Rescue Effort Continues

Rescuers are still searching for survivors among hundreds of passengers that are trapped inside a ship that capsized in China's Yangtze River due to a storm.

Rescue workers conduct a search in the Yangtze river after a ship carrying 458 people sank on Monday night.

Ship Sinks In China’s Yangtze River, More Than 450 People Missing; What Caused Ship To Sink?

A cruise ship with 458 passengers sank around 9:28 p.m. Monday after passing a storm in the Yangtze River in southern China. While 10 people were rescued, one person was killed and nearly 450 remain missing, most of senior age, according to state media Tuesday.

Deadly Tugboat Sinking

21 People Including 8 Foreigners Killed After Yangtze River Tugboat Sinks

Chinese authorities confirmed 21 people were killed after a tugboat turned upside down and sank on the Yangtze river.

Chinese sturgeon

Ancient Chinese Fish Nears Extinction

The ancient Chinese sturgeon has been deemed to be near extinction i after no young fishes were seen swimming in the Yangtze River compare to last year.

Three Rivers

Flotilla of Garbage Chokes Three Gorges Reservoir

In the photos, it looks like an exposed landfill. In reality, it is the Three Gorges Dam Reservoir so choked with floating trash it is impassible to smaller boats.

River in China Mysteriously Turns Blood Red

A river in China turns into a disturbing red color overnight.

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