Lianjiang's long road to renewal
After years of neglect, Guangdong river is slowly returning to former pristine glory
China Daily |
Updated: 2026-01-05 08:54
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At dawn in Haimen town near the estuary, three local fishermen, including brothers Yang Yinglie and Yang Jubuo, can often be seen preparing to set sail. They recall the river's transformation from being clear to polluted and now to improving again.
The water was aquamarine some 20 years ago, they said, remembering the river when they were young. "It turned dirty and the whole port reeked very badly about a decade ago," they said. "Luckily, it got better once again and we are able to restart fishing in the port."
