Archive · 24 Jul 2025

China Defends Brahmaputra Dam, Reassuring Downstream Nations

China Defends Brahmaputra Dam, Reassuring Downstream Nations

China is building a large dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, which worries India and Bangladesh because the river flows into their countries.

China says the dam won't cause problems and will help create clean energy.

India worries the dam could control water flow and cause floods.

The dam is expected to make a lot of electricity.

China says they have shared information and will keep working with other countries.

However, some worry about the potential environmental and earthquake risks due to the location of the dam.

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