China has approved the construction of the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra in Tibet, close to the Indian border. This significant project, expected to cost over one trillion yuan, raises concerns for neighboring riparian states,

China has reportedly approved the construction of the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet close to the Indian border, raising concerns in riparian states - India and Bangladesh. The gargantuan undertaking is slated to be the biggest infrastructure project on the planet,

The dam, which will be located in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, could produce 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.