Return of the Yangtze 'basket ferry'
County's lifeline for local farmers enters new era
By ZHAO DANDAN and CHEN LIANG |
CHINA DAILY |
Updated: 2026-04-10 09:03
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The "basket ferry" saw its share of challenging times. There were days when each trip ran at a loss, and during the toughest periods, Captain Qin Dayi considered giving up. But seeing the farmers with their baskets, he chose to continue the service.
Fortunately, a farewell video for the old ship unexpectedly went viral, moving many with its story of perseverance. The widespread goodwill that followed helped keep the "basket ferry" afloat.
