China has begun construction on what will be the world's largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) River in Tibet, a $167 billion project set to dwarf the Three Gorges Dam in both size and output.
While the dam is expected to provide a major boost to China's renewable energy capacity and green finance markets, it has triggered significant concerns in downstream countries India and Bangladesh over water security, environmental impact, and regional stability. Critics warn of potential disruptions to river flow, ecological damage, and lack of transparency or consultation with affected communities. The project has also fueled stock rallies in hydropower and construction sectors, but skepticism remains about its long-term benefits and risks.
The dam's construction marks a new chapter in the geopolitical rivalry over transboundary water resources in South Asia.
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