China has begun construction on what is set to become 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 both scale and output.
The dam, located near the Indian border, has raised serious concerns in India and Bangladesh about potential impacts on water flow, agriculture, and regional water security for millions downstream. Environmentalists and human rights advocates have also criticized the project for its potential ecological damage and lack of transparency or consultation with affected communities.
While China touts the dam as a major step toward renewable energy and economic stimulus, neighboring countries fear it could be used as a strategic tool or 'water weapon.' The project has also triggered a surge in hydropower and construction-related stocks, highlighting its far-reaching economic and geopolitical implications.
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