Published 8 days ago • loading... • Updated 8 days agoShow Less IconWhy is this Chinese river bright red? Summary by CGTNFrom above, this winding red river in China creates a dramatic contrast against the vast landscape of the Qaidam Basin. Find out why. For more, check out our exclusive content on CGTN Now and subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The China Report. Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeft1CenterRightSearch IconSort IconCGTNLean LeftFactualityOwnershipWhy is this Chinese river bright red?From above, this winding red river in China creates a dramatic contrast against the vast landscape of the Qaidam Basin. Find out why. For more, check out our exclusive content on CGTN Now and subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The China Report. 8 days ago·Beijing, ChinaRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center0Last Updated7 days agoBias Distribution100% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Left100% LeftL 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageCGTN broke the news in Beijing, China 8 days ago on Thursday, July 2, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsQinghai Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsQinghai Plus IconShow All