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Is China’s new hydro project a game-changer—or a ticking time bomb for South Asia?
China has officially started building the world’s largest hydropower project on the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet — known as the Brahmaputra in India and Jamuna in Bangladesh.
Project Highlights:
• Location: Nyingchi, southeastern Tibet
• Cost: ¥1.2 trillion (~$167 billion)
• 5 major hydropower stations planned
• Purpose: Carbon neutrality & economic growth in Tibet
Environmental & Geopolitical Concerns:
• River supports water supply for 1.3 billion people across 10 countries
• The dam is only 30 km from the India-China border
• India has raised strong concerns
• China claims no harm will come to downstream countries
• Past megaprojects like Three Gorges Dam displaced millions
Will this new dam fuel fresh water disputes or help solve China’s energy needs?
Watch the full video for in-depth analysis, historical context, and expert insights into one of Asia’s most controversial infrastructure projects.

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