China has begun construction on what is set to become the world's largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) River in Tibet, with a staggering $167 billion investment.
The project promises a massive boost to clean energy and economic stimulus, potentially surpassing the Three Gorges Dam in scale and output. However, the dam has triggered alarm in downstream countries, especially India and Bangladesh, over water security, environmental impact, and the risk of China controlling river flows. Critics also highlight concerns about human rights, lack of consultation with affected communities, and the broader ecological consequences.
The move has led to surges in hydropower and construction stocks, but also heightened geopolitical tensions in South Asia.
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