China has initiated the construction of the world's largest hydropower megadam on the Yarlung Tsangpo river, termed the project of the century. Li Qiang announced the project during a ceremony in Tibet, intending to generate an estimated 300 billion kilowatt hours of electricity annually at a cost of about 1.2 trillion yuan. The project, consisting of five cascade hydropower stations, has raised concerns in India and Bangladesh regarding potential water diversion that could affect millions downstream. Critics also include Tibetan groups and environmentalists worried about the ecological impact.
Construction of the world's biggest hydropower megadam has begun on the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet, with expectations of 300 billion kilowatt hours of electricity annually.
The dam project, costing approximately 1.2 trillion yuan, has prompted criticism from India, Bangladesh, and environmentalists due to potential water diversion impacts.
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