Safety and quality ‘top priorities’ for China’s highly sensitive megadam in Tibet

China is constructing a mega dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, which will be the world's largest hydropower facility. Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing emphasized that safety and ecological integrity are top priorities for the project. The dam is a key component of China's strategy to develop the Tibetan Plateau by promoting regional growth through green energy and infrastructure. India has repeatedly voiced concerns that the dam could cause water shortages and ecological damage downstream, where the river is a vital resource for millions, and potentially be used to control water resources. The timing of Zhang Guoqing's visit was not specified in the article.