China has begun construction on what will be the world's largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, a $167 billion project aimed at boosting clean energy and economic growth. While Beijing touts the dam as a green initiative and a stimulus for its slowing economy, neighboring countries India and Bangladesh are alarmed about potential impacts on water flow, agriculture, and millions of people downstream. Environmentalists and human rights advocates have also raised concerns about biodiversity loss, forced relocations, and the lack of transparent consultation with affected communities. The project is expected to significantly increase demand for construction materials and equipment, and has already influenced financial markets. Despite assurances from China that it has consulted with neighbors and will not harm downstream countries, the dam has become a flashpoint in regional geopolitics and environmental debates.
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