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 expected to generate massive amounts of renewable energy, boosting China's green finance and infrastructure sectors. However, the project has triggered significant concerns in downstream countries, especially India and Bangladesh, over potential impacts on water security, river flow, and the environment. Critics also highlight the lack of transparency, consultation, and compensation for affected communities, as well as the broader ecological risks.
The dam's construction marks a new chapter in regional geopolitics, with water resources at the heart of growing tensions between China and its neighbors.
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