Country's water governance proposals at UN event widely praised

Experts at home and abroad have lauded the four proposals presented by China during a recent United Nations event, saying that these have not only responded to the common concern of different nations but are also feasible, as they are based on China's own successful practices.

They made the remarks following an address made by Minister of Water Resources Li Guoying at the 2023 UN Water Conference, which was held in New York from Wednesday through Friday.

With 6 percent of the world's freshwater resources, China has provided water for nearly one-fifth of the global population and accounted for over 18 percent of the world's total economic output, Li said.