China's Brahmaputra Mega-Dam Sparks Alarm: Water Security, Geopolitics at Risk
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Moneycontrol•03-01-2026, 23:08
China's Brahmaputra Mega-Dam Sparks Alarm: Water Security, Geopolitics at Risk
- •China launched a massive hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) River in Tibet, confirmed by President Xi Jinping.
- •The project in Medog County raises fears over environmental risks, downstream water security for India and Bangladesh, and China's regional control.
- •Experts warn of altered river flow, increased disaster risks in a geologically fragile zone, and disruption to delicate ecosystems and livelihoods.
- •Critics highlight China's lack of transparency in Tibetan infrastructure projects, with environmental impact assessments withheld from public scrutiny.
- •Analysts view the dam as a geopolitical tool, potentially giving China strategic leverage over downstream neighbors during regional tensions.
Why It Matters: China's Brahmaputra dam project sparks major environmental, water security, and geopolitical fears for Asia.
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