China passes revised Water Law to strengthen water conservation
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China passes revised Water Law to strengthen water conservation-
BEIJING, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese lawmakers on Friday voted to pass the revised Water Law, which will take effect on March 22, 2027.
The revised law consists of nine chapters covering water resources planning, protection, development and utilization, water conservation, river and lake management, water project construction and operation, and legal liability, among other areas.
The law calls for prioritizing water conservation, promoting a balanced spatial distribution of water resources, and adopting a systematic approach to water governance, while harnessing the complementary roles of government and market mechanisms.