China has begun construction on what it claims will be 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 on a river that flows into India and Bangladesh, has raised serious concerns among neighboring countries about water security, potential diversion of river flow, and environmental impacts on millions downstream. While China touts the project as a green energy milestone and a boost for its economy and renewable energy goals, critics highlight the lack of transparency, consultation, and compensation for affected communities, as well as risks to biodiversity and forced relocations. The announcement has also triggered a surge in hydropower and materials stocks, reflecting market optimism about the project's economic benefits.
However, the dam's geopolitical, environmental, and humanitarian implications remain highly controversial and unresolved.
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