A series of guidelines will be issued regarding the implementation of a ten-year fishing ban on the Yangtze River. This is a key step to ensure the high-quality development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, the Chinese State Council General Office says. Also according to a document issued by the office, this is an important measure to rebuild the vitality of the Yangtze River, which is considered the mother river of China.
It has also been informed that the relevant government departments should give high priority to follow the measures related to this fish ban. It is also emphasized that it is essential to maintain good functioning of coordination and monitoring activities as well as legal mechanisms.
The series of guidelines also calls for measures to conserve rare and endangered species living along the Yangtze River, improve animal habitats, and improve environmental conditions.
