Water resources are fundamental to national economic development. Over the years, China's Ministry of Water Resources, Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, and National Development and Reform Commission have introduced various policies emphasizing water conservation.
China Water Week, observed from March 22 to 28, coincides with World Water Day and features extensive awareness campaigns. The 2025 China Water Week is themed "Promoting high-quality development in the water sector for national water security."
Students experience a water resource exploration activity using virtual reality devices at Kangbashi Natural History Museum in Ordos City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, north China, March 22, 2025. /VCG
During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, China has been accelerating the development of smart water management. This approach integrates the internet of things, big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence to enhance data collection, transmission, processing and service applications in water resource management.
By improving real-time monitoring, decision-making and emergency response, smart water solutions contribute to more efficient and sustainable water governance.