China has begun construction on what will be the world's largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) River in Tibet, a $167 billion project set to surpass the Three Gorges Dam in scale and output.
The dam is designed to generate massive amounts of renewable energy, supporting China's green transition and boosting related industries. However, the project has triggered significant concerns in downstream countries, especially India and Bangladesh, over potential impacts on water security, environmental risks, and regional stability. Critics also highlight the lack of transparency, consultation, and compensation for affected communities, raising human rights and ecological issues.
The dam's construction marks a major escalation in regional water politics and could reshape energy and diplomatic dynamics across Asia.
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