Research progress of international rivers in China |
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Authors: | Email author" target="_blank">He?DamingEmail author Zhao?Wenjuan Feng?Yan |
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Institution: | (1) Asian International Rivers Center, Yunnan University, 650091 Kunming, China |
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Abstract: | China possesses over 110 international rivers and lakes, among which 41 are major ones and 15 are of great importance. With
the highest concentration of international rivers, the northeast, northwest and southwest regions of China enjoy abundant
transboundary resources and pose complicated ecological security issues. Following the 1950s, relevant studies on international
rivers fall into three periods: 1) the planned economy period of the 1950s–1980s when border development and basic research
were scant; 2) the reform and opening-up period from 1980 to the end of 20th century. Along with the drive of economic globalization
and regional cooperation, development of international rivers was thriving, which filled blanks in the research and narrowed
gaps with international standards. Relevant studies also provided national and local governments with important scientific
grounds for making decisions; 3) since the start of the 21st century, China has integrated its international river studies
across sectors and across international borders. Now both government and scientific institutions pay great attention to transboundary
environmental issues. |
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Keywords: | international rivers China research progress |
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