Yangtze River sees ecological gains since fishing ban

​China has recorded continued ecological improvement in the Yangtze River basin, with biodiversity steadily recovering and key aquatic species rebounding, thanks to a 10-year fishing ban for the Yangtze River that started from Jan. 1, 2021, according to a press conference on Friday.

January 30, 2026

Yangtze finless porpoise population increases in China

The population of the Yangtze finless porpoise has risen to 1,426 in 2025, an increase of 177 compared with the 2022 survey, marking a steady improvement in the ecological health of the Yangtze River, a senior official with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on Friday.

January 30, 2026

Yangtze finless porpoise population increases in China

The population of the Yangtze finless porpoise has increased to 1,426, an increase of 177 compared to the 2022 survey, thanks to a 10-year fishing ban for the Yangtze River that started from January 1, 2021, according to a press conference on Friday.

January 30, 2026