Chinese Dam on Transboundary River Raises Concern in Delhi
- The Chinese government has approved the construction of a hydropower dam on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which could produce 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, according to the Power Construction Corp of China in 2020.
- India has expressed concerns about the dam's hydrological and environmental impacts, as stated by Indian Foreign Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal, who emphasized the need for transparency and consultation with downstream countries.
- Protests erupted in Arunachal Pradesh against India's plan to build the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, which aims to respond to the Chinese dam, with local fears of displacement and environmental damage.
- The Chinese government claims that the dam will not negatively impact downstream countries, despite protests and concerns raised by local activists and Indian officials.
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