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 scale and output.
The dam, located near the Indian border, has raised serious concerns in India and Bangladesh about water security, potential diversion of river flow, and environmental impacts downstream. While China touts the project as a major step toward renewable energy and economic stimulus, critics highlight the lack of transparency, consultation with affected countries, and possible human rights and ecological risks. The project has also triggered a surge in hydropower and construction-related stocks, reflecting investor optimism about its economic impact.
Regional governments and environmental groups are calling for greater dialogue and safeguards to address the potential fallout from this massive infrastructure undertaking.
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