China, India and Tibet

India says conveyed concerns to China over hydropower dam in Tibet
India's foreign ministry said on Friday that New Delhi has conveyed its concerns to Beijing about China's plan to build a hydropower dam in Tibet on the Yarlung Zangbo river which flows into India. Ch
China Plans World's Largest Hydropower Dam
China is planning to build the largest hydropower dam in the world but there are worries about downstream water supplies.
India to monitor China's mega Tibet dam plan
India said on Friday (Jan 3) it had raised concerns with China about a planned mega hydropower dam construction upstream in Tibet, saying it will "monitor and take necessary measures to protect our interests".
China pushes ahead with huge — and controversial — dam in Tibet
Beijing has approved plans to dam a gorge in the Himalayas that is three times as deep as the Grand Canyon, despite concerns about the impact on Tibet and India.
China approves construction of mega-dam in Tibet
The Chinese government granted approval to build the Medog Hydropower Station on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo river, where it is expected to generate 300 billion kilowatt-hours of power annually, three times the power of China’s massive Three Gorges Dam, according to the state-run Xinhua news agency.
China to build world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet
The project has stoked concerns about displacement and environmental impact downstream in India and Bangladesh.
India flags concern over China’s mega dam plan
India expressed concern over China's mega dam on the Brahmaputra and new counties in Ladakh, urging transparency and consultations with downstream nations.
India raises Brahmaputra dam plan with China amid impact on downstream regions
India has urged the Chinese side to ensure that the downstream states of the Brahmaputra river are not harmed by activities in upstream areas, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.
India ‘concerned’ as China announces plans for mega dam over Brahmaputra in Tibet: ‘Will take measures to…’
India has expressed concerns over China's plan to build a mega dam on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet, emphasizing the need for transparency and consultation with downstream states. The project, estimated at USD 137 billion,
India redflags China’s mega dam plan in Tibet, 2 new counties in occupied Ladakh
China approved the construction of what will be the world’s biggest hydropower dam on the eastern rim of the ecologically fragile Tibetan plateau
India Slams China’s Announcement Of 2 New Counties In Ladakh, Makes This Request Over Mega Hydropower Project Plan
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said that India has lodged protest with China through diplomatic channels over the establishment of two new counties in the Hotan Prefecture since parts of their jurisdiction fall in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
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Tibetan Parliament in-exile condemns China over sanctions against Canada’s organisations, 20 individuals
The Tibetan lawmakers in exile have criticised China for imposing sanctions against two civil society organisations and 20 ...
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China plans world’s largest dam, will generate 300 billion kWh of power yearly
China's planned mega hydropower project will generate over three times energy than the Three Gorges Dam, currently the ...
Visa-free China, students embrace being single, Tibet mega dam: 5 weekend reads you missed
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What is Larung Gar Academy in Tibet? China sends 400 helicopters, soldiers, Buddhism under…
Larung Gar, founded in 1980, has long been a hub for Buddhist monks and nuns seeking to deepen their spiritual education.
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China approves the world’s most expensive infrastructure project
That is enough to meet the needs of more than 300m people and more than triple the capacity of the Three Gorges dam, which is ...
India says it conveyed concerns to China over hydropower dam in Tibet
Chinese officials say that hydropower projects in Tibet will not have a major impact on the environment or on downstream ...
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First female pilot in China’s Xizang (Tibet): Breaking boundaries in a male-dominated sector
BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 4 January 2025 - A large number of Chinese women are breaking the glass ceiling to ...
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China’s weaponization of water
Decisions made upstream in China have downstream effects. By asserting control over water resources originating in Tibet, China reinforces its position as an upper riparian hegemon, complicating India ...