By building a gigantic dam just before the river exits Chinese-controlled territory, Beijing gains the power to manipulate cross-border flows.

Beijing has launched the massive Yarlung Tsangpo hydropower project in southern Tibet after decades of scientific research.

Construction has officially begun on what Beijing calls the project of the century: a five‑station hydropower cascade on ...

China has begun building a mighty dam, one that will create a mighty threat to hold over India and Bangladesh. Beijing said ...

China has broken ground on what it says will be the world's largest hydropower project, a $170  billion feat capable of ...

China starts world’s biggest dam on Yarlung Zangbo in Tibet. $170 bn project sparks concern in India, Bangladesh over ...

The Three Gorges Dam stands as the largest hydroelectric dam in the world, a massive feat of engineering that has become a symbol of China's technological prowess. Spanning the Yangtze River, the ...

News about Three Gorges Dam, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

From the towering Hoover Dam in the United States to the colossal Three Gorges Dam in China, this film takes you on an extraordinary journey through the evolution of mega dams, the giants of ...

But last December, a final decision appeared to have been made when China officially approved the mammoth hydroelectric dam’s construction, the BBC reported. The $137 billion dam is expected to ...