Since China started to develop industry and agriculture in the near-border region, the Irtysh has become very shallow. “The river changes every year,” Vladimir says, remarking that there is ...

The only river in China to flow east to west is the Irtysh River, which begins in the glaciers on the southwestern slopes of the Altay Mountains in Xinjiang Uyghur autonomous region. The river ...

“This river is a kind of donor that feeds local rivers and lakes. If the Irtysh dries up, everything will turn into a desert.” China and Kazakhstan have finalized an agreement that permits visa-free, ...

Despite the apparent negotiating progress, getting a satisfactory water-management deal done with China will not be easy. Kazakhstan in recent years has complained about excessive Chinese water ...

Willow catkins waft through the air at the Irtysh River, Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The light from the setting sun creates a beautiful May scene. (Photo: China News ...

Seven railway bridges span the Ob-Irtysh. According to the National Geographic Society, this is the second-largest river in China. The Yellow River derives its name from the yellow colour of its ...

The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China is a very big province ... to the colourful rock formation adjacent to the Irtysh River. As we were approaching Burqin, we passed by ...

FC Irtysh Pavlodar were crowned champions of Kazakhstan for the fifth time in the final round of matches. FC Irtysh Pavlodar were crowned champions of Kazakhstan for the fifth time with a 2-1 win ...