Notice of the General Office of the State Council on Issuing the Assessment Methods for Implementing the Water Resources Rigid Constraint System

The General Office of the State Council issued a notice on December 26, 2025, releasing the Assessment Methods for Implementing the Water Resources Rigid Constraint System. The focus is on keeping water usage within carrying capacity limits through annual provincial-level assessments, with results tied to official performance evaluations and central government funding allocations.​​