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What are the two major rivers in China?

Yangtze River (Cháng Jiāng):

- Also known as the Chang Jiang, it is the longest river in China and the third-longest in the world.

- Originates in the Tibetan Plateau and flows through several provinces and regions, including Sichuan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Shanghai, before emptying into the East China Sea near Shanghai.

- The Yangtze River has significant historical, cultural, and economic importance in China, and it is considered the mother river of China.

- Major cities along the Yangtze River include Chongqing, Wuhan, Nanjing, and Shanghai.

Yellow River (Huáng Hé):

- The Yellow River is the second-longest river in China and is known for its rich silt content, which gives the river its yellowish appearance.

- Originates in the Tibetan Plateau and flows through several provinces and regions, including Qinghai, Gansu, Ningxia, Inner Mongolia, and Henan, before emptying into the Bohai Sea.

- The Yellow River has been the site of numerous historical events and has played a central role in Chinese culture, history, and economy.

- Major cities along the Yellow River include Lanzhou, Xi'an, Zhengzhou, and Jinan.

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