China has greenlit the construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam on the eastern edge of the Tibetan plateau, setting the stage for a colossal infrastructure project that promises economic and environmental impacts across the region.

Chinese foreign ministry's spokesperson, Mao Ning, on Friday, downplayed apprehensions over the country's plan to build the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, saying that the mega project will not affect riparian states and its safety concerns have been addressed through decades of studies.

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's proposed mega hydropower dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River has raised significant concerns in India due to potential impacts on water security and downstream communities.

( MENAFN - Live Mint) The Chinese foreign Ministry defended its decision to give a green signal for the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet, despite India and Bangladesh expressing their reservations, reported Times of India on Friday.

China defends plan to build world's largest dam on Brahmaputra river, addressing safety and environmental concerns.

China defended its plan to build the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet on Friday, claiming that the project will have no negative impact on

China has approved the construction of the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, aiming to develop clean energy and address climate c

China has approved plans to build the world’s biggest dam set to produce three times as much power as the current record-holder. The Chinese government plans to spend 1trillion yuan (£109billion) building the new massive dam over the Yarlung Tsangpo River,

China has granted approval for the development of the ‘world's largest hydropower dam’ in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet, reported Reuters. The implications of this venture could extend to millions residing downstream in India and Bangladesh.