China has begun construction on what 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. While China touts the dam as a major step toward clean energy and economic growth, neighboring countries India and Bangladesh are alarmed about potential impacts on water flow, agriculture, and local communities downstream. Environmentalists and human rights advocates have raised concerns about biodiversity loss, forced relocations, and the lack of transparent consultation with affected populations. The project is also seen as a geopolitical move, with some analysts warning it could give China leverage over critical water resources in South Asia. Despite reassurances from Chinese officials, the dam has become a flashpoint for regional distrust and debate over the balance between development, environmental protection, and international cooperation.
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