China's first regulations to promote ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River basin came into effect on Tuesday, marking a major step in conserving and restoring the ecological environment of the country's second-longest river.

The regulations have provisions on disaster prevention and response as well as legal liability for preserving the basin area.

Northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region serves as a demonstration zone in this endeavor.

(Cover image via CFP)

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