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China begins construction of world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet
TIBET AUTONOMOUS REGION, CHINA, JUL 21 – The $167 billion project aims to generate 300 billion kWh annually, tripling China's Three Gorges Dam capacity, while raising concerns about displacement, environment, and regional tensions.
- On Saturday China started construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam, with Premier Li Qiang attending the groundbreaking in Nyingchi City.
- China’s ambition for renewable leadership in Asia underpinned the decision approved in December last year, reflecting its drive to meet 2060 carbon neutrality goals.
- Costing 1.2 trillion Yuan, the project will build five cascade hydropower stations, expected to generate 300 billion kWh annually—triple the output of Three Gorges Dam.
- Despite these fears, Wang Lei said there’s no downstream risk despite data delays, while Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu warned water weaponization could threaten millions.
- Without stronger cooperation, this project may shift river courses and heighten regional geopolitical tensions, as the Tibetan Plateau feeds rivers for over 1.3 billion people.
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