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 has given the green light for the construction of the world's largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River 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 has approved the construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam on the lower Yarlung Tsangpo river, aiming to generate three times the energy of the Three Gorges Dam. While Beijing hails the project as an eco-friendly development aligned with climate goals,

China has approved the construction of the world's largest hydropower dam on the eastern rim of the Tibetan plateau despite protests over its ecological impact and concerns it could affect millions of people downstream in India and Bangladesh.

China will be constructing the world's largest hydropower dam on the eastern rim of the Tibetan plateau that could impact India. The dam will be located in the lower reaches of Yarlung Zangbo, producing 300 billion kwh of electricity annually.

The project has stoked concerns about displacement and environmental impact downstream in India and Bangladesh.

China has approved the construction of the world's largest hydroelectric dam, which could affect millions of people downstream in India and Bangladesh, Reuters

Analysts warn huge hydroelectric project in Tibet could risk geological disasters and irk New Delhi as neighbours try to ease tensions Beijing's approval of a controversial mega dam in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River,

China approved the construction of the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, which triggered apprehensions among the governments in India and Bangladesh.