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 could surpass the Three Gorges Dam in scale and output.
The dam is designed to generate massive amounts of renewable energy, supporting China’s green transition and boosting related industries. However, the project has triggered significant concerns in downstream countries, especially India and Bangladesh, over potential impacts on water flow, environmental risks, and regional stability. Critics also highlight the lack of transparency, consultation, and compensation for affected communities, raising human rights and environmental justice issues.
The dam’s construction marks a new chapter in regional geopolitics, with water security and cross-border cooperation under increasing strain.
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