Core Viewpoint - The document outlines the importance of the recently issued guidelines by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council on comprehensive river protection and governance, emphasizing the need for a modernized flood disaster prevention system in response to increasing extreme weather events [1][5][6] Group 1: Flood Disaster Prevention System - The Ministry of Water Resources aims to establish a new flood prevention and disaster reduction framework, focusing on the principle of "people first, life first" and enhancing the capacity to respond to extreme weather events [2][6] - The modern flood disaster prevention system consists of three major components: improving flood control engineering systems, enhancing rainwater monitoring and forecasting systems, and establishing a comprehensive disaster prevention work mechanism [2][6] - Specific measures include strict implementation of disaster prevention responsibilities, rolling rainwater monitoring, and unified dispatch of flood control projects using digital twin technology [3][4] Group 2: Current Flood Situation - As of July 4, 2023, 329 rivers have experienced floods exceeding warning levels, with extreme rainfall causing landslides and urban flooding in some areas [1][3] - The government is focusing on four key objectives: ensuring no casualties, preventing dam failures, protecting critical levees, and safeguarding essential infrastructure [1][3] Group 3: Ecological and Water Resource Management - The guidelines stress the need for ecological restoration and protection of rivers and lakes, addressing issues such as water resource over-extraction and wetland shrinkage [6] - A comprehensive approach to river governance is necessary, considering the uneven distribution of water resources across regions and promoting coordinated regional development [6]

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Water Resources is actively promoting the construction of digital twin river basins, digital twin water networks, and digital twin engineering to enhance water management and infrastructure development [1] Group 1: Infrastructure Development - The Ministry emphasizes accelerating the construction of water infrastructure and solidly advancing the reinforcement of dangerous reservoirs and the management of flood retention areas [1] - The goal is to complete the three-year action plan for the important embankments of seven major rivers [1] Group 2: Rural Water Supply - The Ministry aims to modernize irrigation areas and implement standardized construction and management models for rural water supply, referred to as the "3+1" standard [1] - This initiative is intended to improve the safety and reliability of rural water supply systems [1] Group 3: Digital Twin Initiatives - The Ministry is enhancing the integrated monitoring and perception capabilities of water resources through the promotion of digital twin technologies [1] - The focus is on establishing a comprehensive digital twin water resources system to improve overall water management [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Guangdong Provincial Government has issued the "Guangdong Water Network Construction Plan" to enhance water security and infrastructure from 2022 to 2035, aligning with national strategies for modern water management [2][3]. Group 1: Overall Requirements - The plan emphasizes the importance of Xi Jinping's thoughts and aims to enhance water security while promoting high-quality development and ecological construction [3]. - It aims to create a modern water network that is efficient, safe, and beneficial to the public, supporting Guangdong's role in China's modernization [3]. Group 2: Planning Goals - By 2035, the plan aims to establish a comprehensive water network in Guangdong, connecting with national systems and ensuring high-quality water supply and ecological standards in the Greater Bay Area [5]. - The plan envisions a water governance system that meets the aspirations of the people and aligns with high-quality development requirements by 2050 [5]. Group 3: Water Network Layout - The plan outlines a water network layout based on river basins, emphasizing interconnectivity and resilience, integrating flood control, water supply, irrigation, and ecological protection [6]. - Key river systems and water resource allocation projects are identified as the backbone of the water network [6]. Group 4: Water Resource Configuration - The plan promotes the construction of major water diversion projects and enhances the capacity for precise water resource allocation in the Greater Bay Area [8][9]. - It aims to improve the emergency water supply systems for urban areas and enhance the overall water supply security [9]. Group 5: Flood Safety Network - The plan includes measures to enhance flood control capabilities through the construction of reservoirs and flood control projects [10][11]. - It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive flood risk management system that combines engineering and non-engineering measures [10]. Group 6: Ecological Network - The plan focuses on ecological restoration and the construction of green corridors to maintain healthy river ecosystems [14]. - It aims to enhance the protection of important water sources and improve water quality through various ecological measures [15]. Group 7: Rural Water Network - The plan seeks to improve rural water supply systems and promote integrated urban-rural water management [16][17]. - It emphasizes the modernization of irrigation systems and the development of a comprehensive rural water network [17]. Group 8: Digital Twin Water Network - The plan advocates for the establishment of a digital twin water network to enhance monitoring, management, and decision-making capabilities [19][20]. - It aims to integrate digital technologies into water management to improve efficiency and responsiveness [19]. Group 9: Water Management Reform - The plan calls for reforms in water management to enhance coordination between different levels of water networks and related industries [21][22]. - It emphasizes the importance of innovative financing mechanisms and the promotion of water-saving technologies [22][23]. Group 10: Implementation and Coordination - The plan stresses the need for strong leadership and coordination among various departments to ensure effective implementation [24]. - It highlights the importance of public participation and environmental impact assessments in the planning process [24].