China Kicks Off Controversial Mega-Dam Project in Tibet
China has launched the construction of a massive hydropower project in Tibet, worth an estimated 1.2 trillion yuan ($167 billion). The project, located on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo river, has sparked controversy due to its potential environmental and social impact in the region. The project, led by Chinese Premier Li Qiang, is part of China's efforts to boost its renewable energy capacity and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. However, critics have raised concerns about the project's impact on the delicate ecosystem of the Tibetan plateau and the displacement of local communities. The construction of the mega-dam is expected to take several years to complete, and its potential consequences will be closely watched by environmentalists and human rights groups around the world.
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