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 set to surpass the Three Gorges Dam in scale and output.
The dam, located near the Indian border, has raised significant concerns in India and Bangladesh about water security, environmental impact, and the potential for China to control downstream water flow. While China touts the project as a major step toward renewable energy and green finance, critics highlight the lack of transparency, consultation, and potential risks to millions living downstream. The move has also triggered a surge in hydropower and construction-related stocks, reflecting investor optimism despite regional unease.
The project underscores growing geopolitical tensions over transboundary water resources in South Asia.
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