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{{Short description|A series of projects to prevent the flooding of the Yellow River}} |
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'''Yellow River management''' , '''Yellow River |
'''Yellow River management''' , '''Yellow River governance''' or '''Yellow River engineering''' (Simplified Chinese: 黄河治理, Traditional Chinese: 黃河治理) involves constructing [[hydraulic engineering]] projects to prevent [[flood]] disasters caused by the [[Yellow River]] and to harness its water resources. The river, flowing through the [[Loess Plateau]], has been notorious since ancient times for its high sediment content and its propensity to flood and change course. Simple construction of riverbanks to prevent flooding would lead to sediment accumulation, creating an elevated river in downstream areas.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Zhaoyin Wang |first1=Cheng Liu |title=Two-thousand years of debates and practices of Yellow River training strategies |date=January 2019 |publisher=International Journal of Sediment Research |page=73-83}}</ref> |
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The management of the Yellow River has been a |
The management of the Yellow River is a comprehensive issue involving [[politics]], [[economics]], [[culture]], and [[political theology]], and it has also been a longstanding challenge for Chinese rulers throughout history. The flooding of the Yellow River often signifies large-scale displacement and dynastic changes. The saying "a sage emerges when the Yellow River is clear (聖人出黃河清) " illustrates that effective management of the Yellow River is closely linked to the [[Legitimacy (political)|legitimacy]], [[effectiveness]], and [[political stability|stability]] of Chinese regimes. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[Great Flood (China)|Legend]] has it that the [[Xia dynasty]] was founded by [[Yu the Great]], who organized efforts to control water. The |
[[Great Flood (China)|Legend]] has it that the [[Xia dynasty]] was founded by [[Yu the Great]], who organized efforts to control water. The origin of [[Chinese nation]] is closely tied to the management of the Yellow River. |
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After [[Qin Shi Huang]] unified the Six States, he initiated large-scale hydraulic constructions, including dredging of the river channels. During the reign of [[Emperor Wu of Han]] of Han, the renowned water management expert [[Zheng Guo]] expanded the scale of the projects, constructing the [[Zhengguo Canal]], and systematized the management of the Yellow River even further. |
After [[Qin Shi Huang]] unified the Six States, he initiated large-scale hydraulic constructions, including dredging of the river channels. During the reign of [[Emperor Wu of Han]] of Han, the renowned water management expert [[Zheng Guo]] expanded the scale of the projects, constructing the [[Zhengguo Canal]], and systematized the management of the Yellow River even further. |
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During the [[Sui dynasty]] and [[Tang dynasty]] periods, the focus of Yellow River management was on strengthening the levees and dredging the river channels. |
During the [[Sui dynasty]] and [[Tang dynasty]] periods, the focus of Yellow River management was on strengthening the levees and dredging the river channels. |
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In the [[Ming dynasty|Ming Dynasty]], Pan Jixun employed the method of "binding water to expel sand" and integrated management of the Yellow and Huai Rivers<ref>{{cite journal |author1=朱汉明 |coauthors=朱照远 |title=潘季驯的 |
In the [[Ming dynasty|Ming Dynasty]], Pan Jixun employed the method of "binding water to expel sand" and integrated management of the Yellow and Huai Rivers.<ref>{{cite journal |author1=朱汉明 |coauthors=朱照远 |title=潘季驯的"束水攻沙"与现代黄河"调水调沙" |journal=《山东水利》 |date=2023年 |issue=第10期 |pages=8–9頁}}</ref> |
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After the 1950s, the [[People's Republic of China]] started tree planting on the Loess Plateau to stabilize the sand and built reservoirs such as the [[Xiaolangdi Dam]]. By using annual concentrated flood discharge and sediment transport management, they aimed to deepen the downstream riverbed of the Yellow River for long-term management<ref>{{cite web |title=数千万吨黄河泥沙如何东流入海 |url=http://www.news.cn/mrdx/2023-07/13/c_1310732369.htm}}</ref> |
After the 1950s, the [[People's Republic of China]] started tree planting on the Loess Plateau to stabilize the sand and built reservoirs such as the [[Xiaolangdi Dam]]. By using annual concentrated flood discharge and sediment transport management, they aimed to deepen the downstream riverbed of the Yellow River for long-term management.<ref>{{cite web |title=数千万吨黄河泥沙如何东流入海 |url=http://www.news.cn/mrdx/2023-07/13/c_1310732369.htm}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 22:08, 22 May 2024
Yellow River management , Yellow River governance or Yellow River engineering (Simplified Chinese: 黄河治理, Traditional Chinese: 黃河治理) involves constructing hydraulic engineering projects to prevent flood disasters caused by the Yellow River and to harness its water resources. The river, flowing through the Loess Plateau, has been notorious since ancient times for its high sediment content and its propensity to flood and change course. Simple construction of riverbanks to prevent flooding would lead to sediment accumulation, creating an elevated river in downstream areas.[1]
The management of the Yellow River is a comprehensive issue involving politics, economics, culture, and political theology, and it has also been a longstanding challenge for Chinese rulers throughout history. The flooding of the Yellow River often signifies large-scale displacement and dynastic changes. The saying "a sage emerges when the Yellow River is clear (聖人出黃河清) " illustrates that effective management of the Yellow River is closely linked to the legitimacy, effectiveness, and stability of Chinese regimes.
History[edit]
Legend has it that the Xia dynasty was founded by Yu the Great, who organized efforts to control water. The origin of Chinese nation is closely tied to the management of the Yellow River.
After Qin Shi Huang unified the Six States, he initiated large-scale hydraulic constructions, including dredging of the river channels. During the reign of Emperor Wu of Han of Han, the renowned water management expert Zheng Guo expanded the scale of the projects, constructing the Zhengguo Canal, and systematized the management of the Yellow River even further.
During the Sui dynasty and Tang dynasty periods, the focus of Yellow River management was on strengthening the levees and dredging the river channels.
In the Ming Dynasty, Pan Jixun employed the method of "binding water to expel sand" and integrated management of the Yellow and Huai Rivers.[2]
After the 1950s, the People's Republic of China started tree planting on the Loess Plateau to stabilize the sand and built reservoirs such as the Xiaolangdi Dam. By using annual concentrated flood discharge and sediment transport management, they aimed to deepen the downstream riverbed of the Yellow River for long-term management.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Zhaoyin Wang, Cheng Liu (January 2019). Two-thousand years of debates and practices of Yellow River training strategies. International Journal of Sediment Research. p. 73-83.
- ^ 朱汉明 (2023年). "潘季驯的"束水攻沙"与现代黄河"调水调沙"". 《山东水利》 (第10期): 8–9頁.
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