China has begun construction on what is set to be the world's largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, a $167 billion project that could surpass the Three Gorges Dam in scale and output.
The dam, positioned upstream of the Brahmaputra River, has triggered significant concerns in India and Bangladesh over potential impacts on water security, river flow, and the environment for millions downstream. While China touts the project as a major step toward renewable energy and green finance, critics highlight risks to biodiversity, forced relocations, and the lack of transparent consultation with affected communities. The project has also driven up shares in hydro-equipment and construction-related industries, reflecting its massive economic footprint.
Despite assurances from Chinese officials, regional tensions remain high as neighboring countries worry about the dam's geopolitical and ecological consequences.
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