The $137 billion project, while promising clean energy and regional development, risks ecological damage, geopolitical tensions and water disruptions for downstream India and Bangladesh Listen to ...

(Photo: Reuters) China’s race to dam the Himalayas took a new turn on Thursday, December 26, 2024, when the Chinese government, amidst the rising tension between India and China, approved the ...

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China’s dam-building spree on rivers that traverse into South Asia has raised alarms about potential water conflicts in the future. India has previously expressed concern about these projects ...

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But the project also highlights China's geopolitical goals, which raises questions about how it will affect Bangladesh and India, two nations downstream. The dam, which is located on a tectonic ...