China, Tibet

Will China use hydropower dam in Tibet to flood border areas when disputes flare up?
India concerned over China's approval of construction of hydropower dam in Yarlung Zangbo river. Read more at straitstimes.com.
China to build 'world's largest dam' in Tibet: What is India's answer to it?
Arunachal CM Pema Khandu has said that the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), estimated to cost Rs 1.13 lakh crore, was being planned to mitigate risks of flooding if China released excess water.
China pushes ahead with huge — and controversial — dam in Tibet
Beijing has approved plans to dam a gorge in the Himalayas that is three times as deep as the Grand Canyon, despite concerns about the impact on Tibet and India.
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 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.
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.
India concerned as China approves world’s largest dam in Tibet
China has approved the construction of the world's largest hydropower dam on the eastern rim of the Tibetan plateau despite protests over its ecological impact and concerns it could affect millions of people downstream in India and Bangladesh.
What will China's new mega dam mean for India ties and fragile Tibetan ecosystem?
Beijing's approval of a controversial mega dam in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which flows from Tibet autonomous region into India, has sparked concerns about the environmental impact of the project,
India To Monitor China's Mega Tibet Dam Plan
India said Friday it had raised concerns with China about a planned mega hydropower dam construction upstream in Tibet, saying it will "monitor and take necessary measures to protect our interests".
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.
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China’s Mega-Dam Project on Brahmaputra Sparks fears of environmental disaster
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China’s Xizang earthquake: Wake-up call on risks to Yarlung Zangbo dam project in Tibet
The earthquake in Xizang or Tibet not only caused significant destruction but also intensified concerns about the safety of ...
India says it conveyed concerns to China over hydropower dam in Tibet
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China’s Mêdog Dam: A ticking time bomb on India’s doorstep
The proposed Dam will be in the Mêdog county of Nyingchi Prefecture in ...
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China approves the world’s most expensive infrastructure project
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China to build world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet
The dam, which will be located in the ... But according to Chinese officials, hydropower projects in Tibet, which they say hold more than a third of China's hydroelectric power potential, would ...