China and India's Dam Race: The Fight Over Asia's Rivers
FRANCE 24 EnglishSeptember 5, 20251 min13,976 views
7 connectionsยท12 entities in this videoโThe Race for Hydropower in Tibet
- ๐จ๐ณ China is constructing the Moto Hydro Power Station in Tibet, which will be three times more powerful than the current largest hydropower plant in the world.
- ๐๏ธ This mega-dam is being built on the Yarlong Tangpo River, a crucial water source originating from a glacier on the Tibetan plateau.
India's Concerns and Counter-Plans
- ๐ฎ๐ณ India, concerned about China's control over the river, plans to build its own dam in Arunachal Pradesh.
- โ ๏ธ An Australian think tank report suggests that China's control of Tibetan rivers could give it a chokehold on India's economy.
Local Opposition and Impacts
- ๐๏ธ Villagers near the proposed Indian dam site are protesting, fearing the destruction of their livelihoods and way of life.
- ๐ They express concerns that the dam's construction would lead to the scattering of their community and the washing away of fertile soil.
- ๐ซ Local opposition has led to vandalism of survey equipment and demolition of a bridge by villagers.
China's Stance and Future Outlook
- ๐ฃ๏ธ Beijing denies that its dam project will have negative impacts downstream and expects to generate energy by the early to mid-2030s.
- ๐ The control and use of water from Tibetan glaciers are critical for millions in China, India, and Bangladesh, highlighting significant political and economic stakes.
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