The longest river in China is the Yangtze River, also known as the Chang Jiang or Blue River. It has an approximate length of about 6,300 kilometers (3,917 miles), making it not only the longest river in China but also the longest in Asia and the third-longest river in the world after the Amazon and the Nile
. The Yangtze River originates from the Tibetan Plateau in Qinghai Province and flows eastward into the East China Sea near Shanghai. It passes through or borders 10 provinces and regions, including Qinghai, Sichuan, Yunnan, Chongqing, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Anhui, Jiangsu, and Shanghai municipality
. The river basin covers about 1.8 million square kilometers, which is nearly one-fifth of China's land area, and supports nearly one-third of the Chinese population. The Yangtze plays a crucial role in China's culture, economy, and history, being a major waterway for trade, agriculture, and industry
. In summary:
- Name: Yangtze River (Chang Jiang)
- Length: Approximately 6,300 km (3,917 miles)
- Location: Originates in Tibetan Plateau, flows east to East China Sea
- Significance: Longest river in China and Asia, third longest worldwide, vital for economy and population
