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China Commences $167 Billion Mega-Dam on Brahmaputra Amid Regional Tensions

China has begun construction of a massive $167 billion mega-dam in Tibet on the Yarlung Tsangpo river, aiming to boost clean energy and economic growth, despite environmental concerns and potential tensions with India, which has expressed concerns over the project impacting regional stability and biodiversity.

via Bloomberg.com|

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China Initiates Largest Tibet Mega-Dam Amid Regional Water Concerns

China has launched the world's largest hydroelectric dam project on the Tibetan Plateau, raising concerns in India and Bangladesh about water supply and environmental impacts, as the dam is built on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which becomes the Brahmaputra downstream.

via South China Morning Post|

#china #hydroelectric #mega-dam