China's Mega Dam: The World's Largest Hydropower Project on the Brahmaputra
China has reaffirmed its plans to construct the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, near the Indian border. Despite concerns from India and Bangladesh, China insists the dam will not harm downstream countries.
China Plans World's Largest Hydropower Dam
China is planning to build the largest hydropower dam in the world but there are worries about downstream water supplies.
Why China is building the world’s largest dam on the Tsangpo, how India may be impacted
What is the mega Yarlung Tsangpo project planned by China? What does Beijing hope to accomplish by building the world’s largest hydropower dam, and how could India be impacted? Experts weigh in.
China Claims Its World's Biggest Dam Over Brahmaputra Won't Affect Water Flow to India
Estimated at a cost of approximately USD 137 billion, the dam is to be built in the ecologically fragile Himalayan region.
China says its world's biggest dam over Brahmaputra will not impact water flows to India
China reiterates plan to build world's biggest dam on Brahmaputra River, ensuring no negative impact on downstream countries.
India says conveyed concerns to China over hydropower dam in Tibet
India's foreign ministry said on Friday that New Delhi has conveyed its concerns to Beijing about China's plan to build a hydropower dam in Tibet on the Yarlung Zangbo river which flows into India. Ch
China's plan to build dams along a contested border with India is raising tensions
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No negative dam impact, says China on India fears
China has assured India that the construction of a mega dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet will not harm the lower riparian states. The project aims to develop clean energy and has been studied for decades to ensure environmental safety.
China's mega Dam on the Brahmaputra: What it means for India's water security
The Brahmaputra River, a lifeline to millions in India and Bangladesh, now finds itself at the centre of a major geopolitical storm. On December 25, China approved the construction of the world's largest hydropower project on this river—known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet.
China’s Mega-Dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo: A Threat to the Region?
Overview of the Yarlung Tsangpo Project On December 25, China approved the construction of the world’s largest hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet. The proposed dam will have a massive capacity of 60,
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