China approves construction of world's largest dam over Brahmaputra River

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The dam will be built in one of the rainiest parts of mainland China bringing bountiful flows of water.

It is also meaningful for the environment, national security, living standards, energy and international cooperation.“It is a project for national security, including water resources and domestic security,” he said, noting that the project will also smooth cooperation with South Asia.

The official statement on Wednesday sought to allay concerns about earthquakes, saying that the hydropower project is safe and prioritises ecological protection.