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China's $167 Billion Dam Sparks South Asian Rivalry

8/2/2025

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China's launch of the monumental $167 billion Motuo hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River is stirring up geopolitical tensions in South Asia. As the world's largest dam takes shape, India fears for its water supply and is racing to bolster its own hydropower efforts, showcasing the escalating rivalry between these two nations.

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China's launch of the monumental $167 billion Motuo hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River is stirring up geopolitical tensions in South Asia. As the world's largest dam takes shape, India fears for its water supply and is racing to bolster its own hydropower efforts, showcasing the escalating rivalry between these two nations.