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The Star
21-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Beijing proceeds with US$167bil Tibet mega dam
A bend of the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Metuo county, Tibet on Sept. 15. Photo: VCG BEIJING: The massive economic stimulus and boost to clean power from a 1.2 trillion yuan mega-dam in Tibet has proven alluring enough for Chinese leaders to set aside concerns about potential damage to biodiversity and relations with India. Chinese Premier Li Qiang launched construction of the hydropower project on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo river on Saturday, and unveiled the China Yajiang Group, a new company that will be charged with managing the dam's development, according to Xinhua News Agency. While much is still unknown about the project, its cost shows the epic scale engineers are envisioning, with the estimate more than four times larger than the US$37bil the Three Gorges Dam. That promises an economic jolt for sectors like construction, cement and steel, and a major new source of clean power that could eventually help the country reach its goal of net zero emissions by 2060. Power Construction Corp of China and China Energy Engineering Corp both rose by their daily limit of 10% in Shanghai. — Bloomberg
India.com
21-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Silent Waters, Rising Tensions: The Brahmaputra at the Heart of India-China Rivalry
Chinese Premier (or Prime Minister) Li Qiang officially started the construction of a new hydropower project on the lower part of the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet on Saturday. He also announced the creation of a new company called China Yajiang Group, which will be responsible for building and managing the dam, as reported by China's official news agency, Xinhua. The Yarlung Tsangpo River starts in western Tibet, near Mount Kailash, at a glacier in the Himalayas. It flows for about 2,900 kilometers (1,800 miles) in total. In Tibet , it travels around 1,700 km , flowing eastward across the high plateau. , it travels around , flowing eastward across the high plateau. Then it enters India through Arunachal Pradesh , where it is called the Siang River . through , where it is called the . As it flows into Assam , it becomes the Brahmaputra River . , it becomes the . It continues west and then south through Bangladesh , where it's called the Jamuna River . , where it's called the . Finally, it joins the Ganges River and flows into the Bay of Bengal through a vast delta. Indian States and Places Dependent on It: Arunachal Pradesh (Siang River) – provides water for local communities and biodiversity. (Siang River) – provides water for local communities and biodiversity. Assam (Brahmaputra River) – supports agriculture, drinking water, transportation, and fishing. (Brahmaputra River) – supports agriculture, drinking water, transportation, and fishing. West Bengal (as part of the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta) – supports farming and water needs. This river system is crucial for millions of people living in these regions. While many details about the new dam in Tibet are still not clear, the huge cost gives an idea of how big the project will be. It is expected to cost over $167 billion, which is more than four times what China spent on the Three Gorges Dam—a major dam project that cost around $37 billion when it was completed in 2009. The dam project is expected to give a big boost to the economy, especially to industries like construction, cement, and steel. It will also create a large new source of clean electricity, which could help China reach its goal of producing no extra carbon pollution (net zero) by the year 2060. What is the Three Gorges Dam? The Three Gorges Dam is the world's largest hydroelectric power station, built across the Yangtze River in China. It helps produce electricity and control floods, but also caused major environmental and social changes, including the relocation of over a million people. There are also some risks. The dam could create problems between China and India because the Yarlung Tsangpo River flows into Arunachal Pradesh in northeast India. From there, it becomes one of India's main rivers and later flows into Bangladesh. Any changes China makes to the river could affect the water supply in both India and Bangladesh. Environmental experts in China have been worried for a long time about the damage a dam could cause in the Yarlung Tsangpo gorge. In this area, the river drops sharply—about 2,000 meters (6,560 feet) over just 50 kilometers (31 miles). This region has a national nature reserve and is one of China's richest areas for wildlife and plants. Building a dam here could cause permanent harm to the environment. The Yarlung Tsangpo gorge is located in southeastern Tibet, near the border with Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is considered the deepest gorge in the world, even deeper than the Grand Canyon (located in the United States). A gorge means a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually formed by a river cutting through mountains. This area is full of forests, rare plants, and wildlife. There are also difficulties in building the dam because it is in a faraway and hard-to-reach place. Bringing construction materials and workers to the site is not easy. The dam will produce a large amount of electricity using the power of flowing water (called hydropower). To make sure this electricity reaches cities, villages, and factories across China, the government must build long power lines. Setting up these power lines in such a remote and hilly area will cost a lot of money and effort. Beijing has said that the dam will not cause any harm to areas downstream—like parts of India and Bangladesh. (Downstream means the areas that are located further along the river, where the water flows after passing through the dam.) The Chinese government has also promised to take steps to protect the environment and make sure everything is safe for people and nature living along the river. According to Xinhua, the project will have five connected dams (called cascade dams) and will be built near the city of Nyingchi in southeast Tibet. Government engineers say the Yarlung Tsangpo gorge has the power to produce up to 70 gigawatts of electricity. That's more than three times what the Three Gorges Dam makes and even more than the total electricity used by the entire country of Poland. What are cascade dams? Cascade dams are a series of dams built one after another along the same river. Each dam is placed at a lower point than the one before it, like steps going down. Water flows from one dam to the next, and each dam can produce electricity using the moving water. This setup helps to use the river's full energy potential and can also help manage floods and store water more effectively. It's not yet clear how the Yajiang Group will arrange the money for this massive and very expensive project. But since China has a long history of giving loans for dam projects, and the electricity made from the dam can be sold to earn money and repay those loans, it's unlikely to become a big problem. Earlier this year, China's top planning body—the National Development and Reform Commission—mentioned in its yearly report that a dam will be built on the lower part of the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet. It also said that power lines will be set up to carry electricity from the dam all the way to the Hong Kong region. —E.O.M
See - Sada Elbalad
20-07-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
China Starts Construction of Mega Dam worth $167 Billion
Taarek Refaat China officially launched the construction of a colossal hydroelectric dam in Tibet, a project slated to become one of the largest infrastructure undertakings in the nation's history, in a move that could heighten already strained relations with neighboring India. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on Saturday, was presided over by Chinese Premier Li Qiang, marking the formal start of development on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River. According to state-run Xinhua News Agency, the project carries a staggering price tag of 1.2 trillion yuan ($167 billion). The project will be executed by a newly established state-owned entity, China Yajiang Group, and includes a series of five interconnected dams. The complex will be located in Nyingchi, a city in southeastern Tibet Autonomous Region, near the contentious border area with India's Arunachal Pradesh, a territory claimed by both countries. The hydroelectric initiative is designed primarily to export power out of Tibet, although a portion will be used locally. While specific generation capacity figures were not disclosed, the total investment places the project among the most expensive infrastructure builds in Chinese history, underscoring Beijing's push to bolster economic growth through large-scale construction. However, the project's location has triggered geopolitical alarms in New Delhi. The Yarlung Tsangpo River flows downstream into India, where it is known as the Brahmaputra, one of the subcontinent's most vital waterways. Indian officials have long expressed concern about Chinese damming activities on the upper reaches of the river, fearing disruptions to water flow, ecological balance, and regional stability. Despite the concerns, China has maintained that the project poses no negative impact to downstream regions. Beyond geopolitical tensions, environmental activists have warned about the consequences of building dams in the geologically fragile region. The Yarlung Tsangpo Gorge — where the river descends nearly 2,000 meters over just 50 kilometers — is not only among the world's deepest canyons but also lies within a protected national nature reserve, renowned for its rich biodiversity. 'This area is a biological treasure trove, and tampering with its delicate ecosystems could be catastrophic,' said one Chinese environmental researcher, who asked not to be named due to the sensitivity of the issue. read more CBE: Deposits in Local Currency Hit EGP 5.25 Trillion Morocco Plans to Spend $1 Billion to Mitigate Drought Effect Gov't Approves Final Version of State Ownership Policy Document Egypt's Economy Expected to Grow 5% by the end of 2022/23- Minister Qatar Agrees to Supply Germany with LNG for 15 Years Business Oil Prices Descend amid Anticipation of Additional US Strategic Petroleum Reserves Business Suez Canal Records $704 Million, Historically Highest Monthly Revenue Business Egypt's Stock Exchange Earns EGP 4.9 Billion on Tuesday Business Wheat delivery season commences on April 15 News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
Bangkok Post
20-07-2025
- Business
- Bangkok Post
China starts building mega-dam in Tibet
Chinese Premier Li Qiang launched construction of a mega-dam project in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet on Saturday, with a total planned investment of 1.2 trillion yuan ($167 billion), according to the official Xinhua News Agency. A new company called China Yajiang Group was also officially unveiled on Saturday. It will be responsible for constructing the hydroelectric project, consisting of five cascade dams and located near Nyingchi in the southeast of the autonomous region of Tibet, Xinhua said. The power generated will be mainly sold outside of Tibet, while also being used for local consumption needs, Xinhua said, without providing details of capacity. The total investment would make the dam one of the costliest infrastructure projects ever undertaken and could contribute to Beijing's efforts to revive economic growth. However, the dam could also become a source of tension between China and India, as the Yarlung Tsangpo runs through the contested Arunachal Pradesh area and feeds into one of India's major rivers, the Brahmaputra. Beijing has said that there won't be any adverse impact to downstream areas. The project will include a power transmission project from Tibet to the Hong Kong area, the National Development and Reform Commission said earlier this year. Studies have shown that the huge gorge in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo has potential for 70 gigawatts of electricity generating capacity — more than triple that of the Three Gorges Dam, the largest in the world. Such a project would represent massive feats of both engineering and diplomacy. Just getting construction and energy transmission equipment to the remote spot would be difficult, before even considering how to work around river rapids that drop 2,000 metres in elevation over a 50km stretch. The river flows downstream into India and Bangladesh, meaning potential disruptions to water supply that could become international incidents. Environmentalists in China have long worried about the irreversible impact of dam construction in the Yarlung Tsangpo gorge. The area is home to a national nature reserve and one of the country's top biodiversity hotspots. India said in January that it had raised concerns with China about the project in Tibet, saying it will 'monitor and take necessary measures to protect our interests'.
India.com
19-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
China might use water as weapon against India by constructing..., it will produce 300000000000...
New Delhi: China on Saturday, 19 July 2025 started construction of a controversial dam project in the lower reaches of Yarlung Tsangpo River (Brahmaputra) in Tibet. This is the same project which India and Bangladesh are opposing. Despite this, China has decided to start this project with full force. The start of construction of dam on Brahmaputra River has been announced by Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang. According to the official Xinhua news agency, a total investment of 1.2 trillion yuan ($167 billion) is planned on this project. What is China planning to do in Tibet? A new company called China Yajiang Group was also officially unveiled on Saturday. Xinhua reported that this company will be responsible for the construction of this hydropower project with five waterfall dams located in Nyingchi city in the southeast of Tibet. Without giving detailed information about the capacity of the project, Xinhua said that the electricity generated here will be mainly supplied outside Tibet. However, some part of it will also be given for local consumption needs. How much electricity will China generate from Brahmaputra? It is believed that the construction of this dam will produce 300 billion kilowatt hours of electricity every year. According to Xinhua, this plan of China will play a key role in achieving the goal of reducing carbon emissions and will boost industries like engineering. Along with this, this plan will also create employment opportunities in Tibet. What could be the effect on India-China relations? This dam can cause tension between China and India, as the Yarlung Tsangpo or Brahmaputra River passes through Arunachal Pradesh region and joins one of the major rivers of India. However, China claims that it will not have any adverse effect on the lower areas. Chinese environmentalists have long been concerned about the irreversible impact of dam construction in the Brahmaputra Valley, where the river falls to a height of 2,000 meters (6,560 feet) in an area of 50 kilometers (31 miles). The area is a national nature reserve and one of the major biodiversity centers of the country. What is the threat to India from the dam? The Brahmaputra River originates from the Angsi Glacier near Mount Kailash in Tibet. It is known as Yarlung Tsangpo in China. This river flows for a distance of 3000 km from Tibet and enters Bangladesh via Arunachal Pradesh, Assam. In Bangladesh, it is known as Jamuna. After this, Brahmaputra merges with the Ganges River. Media reports show that China will need to dig at least four 20 km long tunnels around Namcha Barwa mountain for this huge project in Tibet. This will divert the flow of Brahmaputra, the longest river in Tibet and reduce the flow of water in the lower areas. How can China use water as weapon against India? China can use the water of the Brahmaputra River as a weapon against India. If needed, it can release the water stored in the dam in Tibet without any prior notice. This can cause floods in the lower areas of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam and worsen the situation. Construction of a large dam affects residential areas as well as forests and wild animals. The river brings silt which is rich in minerals and is essential for agriculture and sustainability of the coastal areas. Construction of the dam could affect the flow of silt and impact the biodiversity of Arunachal Pradesh.
