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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 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 to monitor China's mega Tibet dam plan
India said on Friday (Jan 3) 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".
China approves Tibet mega dam that could generate 3 times more power than Three Gorges
Hydropower project on Yarlung Tsangpo River could get unprecedented investment to tackle daunting engineering challenges.
China to build world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet
The project has stoked concerns about displacement and environmental impact downstream in India and Bangladesh.
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.
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,
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.
'Have established water rights, will take necessary measures': India's strong response to China's plans on Brahmaputra River dam
India has raised serious objections to China's announcement about the construction of the world's largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which becomes the Brahmaputra River as it enters India.
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 ...
Over 20 million tons of copper resources newly discovered in China’s Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
A picture of copper from CCTV on January 6, 2025. China’s Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has made a breakthrough in mineral exploration, with the discovery of over 20 million tons of cop ...
Visa-free China, students embrace being single, Tibet mega dam: 5 weekend reads you missed
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China approves the world’s most expensive infrastructure project
That is enough to meet the needs of more than 300m people and more than triple the capacity of the Three Gorges dam, which is ...
India says it conveyed concerns to China over hydropower dam in Tibet
Chinese officials say that hydropower projects in Tibet will not have a major impact on the environment or on downstream ...
Govt protests new China 'counties', says they are in Ladakh
India has lodged a strong protest with China over the creation of two counties in Hotan prefecture, which include areas in ...
China’s Sinicization Drive Continues with Heavy Troop Deployment Pushing Cultural Genocide in Tibet
The Sinicization of Tibet, a contentious issue for decades, has taken a new and alarming turn as China ramps up its military ...
What is Larung Gar Academy in Tibet? China sends 400 helicopters, soldiers, Buddhism under...
Larung Gar, founded in 1980, has long been a hub for Buddhist monks and nuns seeking to deepen their spiritual education.