How serious is China’s water crisis?

Severe. China has 20% of the world’s population but only 7% of the world’s freshwater resources. Even worse, North China has 20% of the nation’s freshwater yet accounts for over 60% of China’s agricultural land and 40% of its population.

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The riverbed of Yangtze River is exposed due to spring drought in Chongqing, China, May 8, 2020. Photo by Imaginechina via AP Images.

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A farmer waters dry land caused by prolonged drought in Fuyang city. Photo by Imaginechina via AP Images.

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