Yangtze environment and mining safety improved By ZHANG YUNBI | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2021-01-12 09:28 Share CLOSE A slew of ministry-level departments, including those responsible for the environment, earthquake warnings, coal mines and industries, have responded recently to matters of public concern. Quality of water in Yangtze River rises after measures China will roll out comprehensive plans to improve the Yangtze River environment, including antipollution campaigns and expected breakthroughs in the green development of key industries, in addition to the conservation and restoration of the river basin, officials said. As China has prioritized the restoration of the environment along the country's longest waterway and its upper reaches, the entire river has seen a significant improvement in water quality during the past five years, officials said at a news conference on Jan 5.