Definitions
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- noun the longest river of Asia; flows eastward from Tibet into the East China Sea near Shanghai
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We struggled a little with the meal, finally gave up and looked through the brochure again, in which I discovered another passage: 'It has been already decided to set up a water reserve to protect Lipotes vexillifer, a kind of precious rare mammal in Yangtze River, which is now regarded as "Panda in water".'
Last Chance to See Adams, Douglas, 1952- 1990
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Authorities expect the flooding in the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River will be the worst since August 2004.
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Authorities expect the flooding in the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River will be the worst since August 2004.
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Authorities expect the flooding in the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River will be the worst since August 2004.
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The Changzhou Port of the Yangtze River is a national category-1 port.
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Authorities expect the flooding in the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River will be the worst since August 2004.
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The Yangtze River is the longest river in China and Asia, and the third-longest in the world, after the Nile in Africa and the Amazon.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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At 6340km in length, the Yangtze River is the third longest river in the world, neatly dividing China into north and south, and wending its way through eight very different provinces.
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At 6340km in length, the Yangtze River is the third longest river in the world, neatly dividing China into north and south, and wending its way through eight very different provinces.
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Even the unwarranted attack and sinking by the Japanese of the U.S. gunboat Panay on the Yangtze River, which wounded or killed several sailors, did not deter the peace movement.
Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011
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