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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, June 7 (Xinhua) — China’s water use efficiency will continue to improve in 2024, according to a water resources bulletin released annually by the Ministry of Water Resources.
Last year, China’s water consumption per 10,000 yuan (US$1,391.5) of GDP and per 10,000 yuan of industrial added value fell by 4.4 percent and 5.3 percent, respectively, the bulletin said.
In 2024, both the amount of precipitation and the volume of water resources were significantly higher than the long-term average: the country’s average annual precipitation was 717.7 millimeters, 11.4 percent higher than the long-term average, and the total volume of water resources was 3.11 trillion cubic meters, 12.7 percent higher than the multi-year average.
The bulletin also notes that in 2024, the volume of water supply from non-traditional water sources continued to increase, while the structure of water resources was constantly optimized.