China's Yangtze River Economic Belt saw GDP share rise to 47.3% and water quality improve to 96.5% good-quality sections over ten years.

China's Yangtze River Economic Belt, spanning 11 provinces and over 6,300 kilometers, has seen its share of national GDP rise from 42.2% to 47.3% over the past decade, more than doubling in economic output. Water quality has significantly improved, with the proportion of river sections meeting good standards increasing from 67% to 96.5%, driven by environmental measures including a decade-long fishing ban and conservation efforts. The river remains a key economic and ecological corridor for China.