"Yangtze Kiang" is the English term commonly used to refer to the longest river in Asia, running for 6,300 kilometers across China. While this is the most widely recognized name for the river, there are also several synonyms that are sometimes used. One such term is "Chang Jiang," which literally translates to "Long River" and reflects the river's status as one of the most important cultural and economic resources in China. Other synonyms for Yangtze Kiang include "Da Jiang," another reference to its impressive length, as well as "Yangtze River," which is technically redundant but is sometimes used to avoid confusion with other rivers in China.