Dong River

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Dong River (simplified Chinese: 东江; traditional Chinese: 東江; pinyin: Dōng Jiāng; literally "East River") is the eastern tributary of Pearl River in southern China. The other two main tributaries of Pearl River are Xijiang River and Beijiang River.

Dongjiang is a major source of water for Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Government has purchased Dongjiang water from Guangdong since 1965.[1] Over 70% of domestic water in Hong Kong is imported from Dongjiang.[2]

[edit] Places along the river include

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Water from Dongjiang. Water Supplies Department, HKSAR, Water for a Barren Rock.
  2. ^ Assured Water Supply. Water Supplies Department, HKSAR, WSD Annual Report 2004-2005.


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