China has begun construction on what will be the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, a $167 billion project that dwarfs even the Three Gorges Dam.
While China touts the dam as a major step toward clean energy and economic growth, neighboring countries India and Bangladesh are alarmed about potential impacts on water flow, agriculture, and local communities downstream. Environmentalists and human rights advocates have also raised concerns about biodiversity loss, forced relocations, and lack of transparent consultation. The project is expected to significantly boost China’s renewable energy capacity and related industries, but it risks escalating regional tensions over water security.
Despite assurances from Chinese officials, skepticism remains high among affected countries and international observers.
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