Gates foundation to support eco-toilets that save water

The China National Tourism Administration will work with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to further the nation's "toilet revolution", it was announced on Thursday to mark World Toilet Day.

The foundation will support introducing advanced eco-friendly toilet technology in less-developed regions in China, especially in those areas lacking water, the administration said in a statement.

It will also fund institutions to conduct research and collect suggestions to improve public toilets in the country.