What are the two major rivers of East Asia which flow from Himalayas eastward across China?

The Yangtze River, also known as the Chang Jiang, is the longest river in Eurasia. It flows for about 6,300 kilometers (3,900 miles) from the Tibetan Plateau in western China to the East China Sea near Shanghai. The Yangtze River basin covers an area of about 1.8 million square kilometers (690,000 square miles) and is home to over 400 million people. The river is a vital transportation artery and a source of water for irrigation, drinking, and industry.

The Yellow River, also known as the Huang He, is the second longest river in China. It flows for about 5,464 kilometers (3,400 miles) from the Tibetan Plateau in western China to the Bohai Sea near Dongying in Shandong Province. The Yellow River basin covers an area of about 752,000 square kilometers (290,000 square miles) and is home to over 100 million people. The river is a vital transportation artery and a source of water for irrigation, drinking, and industry.