Tao Jingci

North China’s Hebei Province, the major water supplier to Beijing, is facing a serious water shortage due to overexploitation and drought, says Li Qinglin, head of the Heibei Water Resources Department. Experts estimate that in five to ten years, the water shortage may cause a major population decrease and economic instability in Beijing.

North China’s Hebei Province, the major water supplier to Beijing, is facing a serious water shortage due to overexploitation and drought, says Li Qinglin, head of the Heibei Water Resources Department. Experts estimate that in five to ten years, the water shortage may cause a major population decrease and economic instability in Beijing.