China in Focus (July 14): Yangtze River Rises 16 Feet Above Ground Level

The water level of China’s famous Yangtze river has risen so much that it’s now 16 feet higher than Wuhan city’s ground level. It’s the highest recorded peak in the last 20 years. Flooding continues to ravage southern China, while many are forced to flee their homes. But one state media host says the disaster is just an illusio...