China has begun construction on what will be the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet, a $167 billion project that will dwarf the Three Gorges Dam in both size and output.
The dam is expected to generate massive amounts of renewable energy and boost China’s green finance sector, but it has triggered serious concerns in downstream countries, especially India and Bangladesh, over water security and environmental impact. Critics warn the project could disrupt water flows to millions of people and escalate geopolitical tensions in the region. While Chinese officials claim the dam will not harm downstream nations, skepticism remains high.
The project is also fueling a surge in related stocks and is seen as a strategic move in Asia’s ongoing water and energy rivalry.
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