Boats loaded with supplies for spring ploughing are seen at Xiling Valley in the Three Gorges area along the Yangtze River in Yichang, Central China's Hubei Province on January 23, 2022. The Three Gorges has opened green channels for the fast passage of boats carrying commodities related to livelihoods, according to the Three Gorges Navigation Authority. Nearly 9 million tons of livelihood supplies have passed the gates since November. Photo: VCG