The Shang lived along the

North China Plain

Explanation:

Shang dynasty is located in the North China Plain in western China. Region controlled by Shang dynasty. Image courtesy Wikimedia Commons. The Shang built huge cities with strong social class divisions, expanded earlier irrigation systems, excelled in the use of bronze, and developed a writing system.

what are local authorities doing to fix the problem

explanation:

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