Why can China accomplish a mega water diversion project? Three quarters of Beijing's water supply from more than 1,000 kilometers away

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Many foreigners love Liangma River running through the city center in Beijing

 

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Many foreigners love Liangma River running through the city center in Beijing

 

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Many western media argue that China's South-North water diversion project is a huge waste of money and a ecological disaster, but only we Chinese living in the north, the very benefiters of this project know how stupid their claims are.

And it's our money spent on our projects, don't know why you feel hurt so much.

 

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Beijing finally gets so much water, way more than the city can consume, thanks to South China, turning Beijing from a semi desert city into a water city

 

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坝河，又名阜通河

 

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2025 Spring arrives in Beijing

 

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2025 Spring arrives in Beijing

 

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2025 Spring arrives in Beijing

 

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Pollution, no matter how bad it seems, could be reversed with technology and determination, Beijing reversed the worst possible air and water pollution in just 10 years.

 

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Beijing Liangma River: Your all-in-one lifestyle companion​

May 19, 2025
Once a smelly ditch, now the Liangma River is #Beijing's favorite hotspot. Energize your morning with a riverside stroll or indulge in this daytime foodie paradise, not to mention the nighttime fun on offer — it's got it all! From skateboarding and dog walking to singing and water-related activities, such as swimming and paddling, it's endless fun from dawn to dusk! Have you discovered its charm yet?

 

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Liangma River 15 years ago vs Liangma River now

 

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Beijing 南旱河 Nanhan River last weekend

 

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May. 18 2025 Beijing Nanhan River