A view of the Wuluwati Water Conservancy Project in Hotan, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on Aug 6, 2025. Located in the middle reaches of the Karakax River, the Wuluwati Water Conservancy Project is said to serve as a comprehensive water conservancy project with benefits encompassing irrigation, flood control, power generation, water supply, and ecological improvement. It plays a pivotal role in controlling the Hotan River's western tributary, the Karakax River basin. [Photo by Li Ziyi/chinadaily.com.cn]