China Water Week: Consumption stays flat

中国水周:消费保持平稳

Round Table China

社会与文化

2025-03-24

25 分钟
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If your household doubled in size but your water bill remained the same, you would either be a budgeting genius or have benefited from some scientific breakthrough. Well, China has achieved something equally remarkable: zero growth in water consumption despite significant economic expansion. What's the secret? Water-saving innovations, substantial policy changes, or just… really short showers? Join us to find out! On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve Hatherly & Yushun
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  • Discussion keeps the world turning.

  • This is Roundtable.

  • Hello, welcome to Roundtable,

  • where we serve up piping hot debates on the issues that sizzle in China and beyond.

  • I'm Niu Henglin.

  • Think about it.

  • If your household doubled in size but your water bill stayed just the same,

  • you'd either be a budgeting genius or some scientific breakthrough had too had your back.

  • Well,

  • China has put off something just as zero growth in water consumption despite massive economic expansion.

  • What's the trick?

  • Water saving wizardry?

  • Serious policy changes?

  • Or just really short showers for everybody?

  • Well, join me.

  • Let's find out.

  • For this episode, I'm joined by Yu Xun and Steve Hatherley.

  • Now grab your virtual compass and follow us to the heart of the discussion.

  • Water security isn't just about having enough water, it's about using it wisely.

  • With climate change intensifying floods and droughts,