In recent years

international water law

primarily represented by the Convention on the Law of the Non-navigational Uses of International Watercourses and the Convention on the Protection and Use of Trans-boundary Watercourses and International Lakes

has progressed rapidly

gradually forming a systematic framework. This development has laid a solid foundation in international law for effectively regulating relations among countries within international river basins. This paper analyzes the international legal rules regarding water resource distribution and sharing established by international water law

summarizes the current trends in its development

and identifies existing shortcomings. Furthermore

it delves into ten key emerging issues that are driving international water law toward a more equitable

just

and reasonable direction. This paper proposes the application of General Secretary Xi Jinping's water governance approach and the concept of a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind to guide the formulation of international water resource distribution and sharing rules.This would contribute to the advancement of a future characterized by lasting peace

universal security

common prosperity

openness

inclusiveness

and environmental sustainability.