Construction of the world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet begins
發佈日期: 2025-07-21 21:00
TVB News
Construction of the what will be the word's largest hydropower dam has begun in Tibet, with operations expected in the 2030s.
The mega-dam will be three times the size of the Three Gorges Dam but it doesn't come without some controversy.
China's mega-dam project promises an economic jolt for industry sectors such as construction, cement and steel. It also promises a major new source of clean power to help China reach its goal of net zero emissions by 2060.
Premier Li Qiang was at the groundbreaking ceremony at the Yarlung Zangbo River in Nyingchi last Saturday, sealing Beijing's approval of the 1.2 trillion-yuan project.
It will include five cascade hydropower stations which will generate enough electricity to meet the needs of Tibet and other regions. But the construction has come with some concerns.
Notably, the displacement of communities and the environmental impact downstream in India and Bangladesh.
Beijing has said the dam will not have a major effect on downstream water supplies or the environment.
The Yarlung Zangbo River originates in the Tibetan Himalayas. It enters India as the Siang in northeastern Arunachal Pradesh state before flowing downstream to Assam as the Brahmaputra.
The river finally empties into the Bay of Bengal through Bangladesh where it is called the Padma.
India has repeatedly expressed concerns over the mega-dam project and urged Beijing to ensure the interests of the downstream states of the Brahmaputra would not be harmed.
