The Complex Problem of the Amur and Soviet-Chinese Scientific Collaboration

In recent years the complex problem of harnessing the waters of the Amur River has assumed major importance, including the question of utilizing hydro-power and local fuel resources through construction of hydro and thermo-electric stations; also through further developing Pre-Amur industry, including multiple exploitation of the valuable minerals in the territory of the river basin, and expansion of the local food base. Also of exceptional importance is the struggle against the frequent flooding of the Pre-Amur lands, inflicting an immense amount of damage on the economy of the region and its population.