China begins building world's largest dam, fuelling fears in India

China has begun constructing the world's largest hydropower dam in Tibetan territory on the Yarlung Tsangpo river, sparking fears in India and Bangladesh over potential impacts. The $12 billion Motuo Hydropower Station project has raised concerns about water control, environmental repercussions, and livelihoods downstream. China has emphasized ecological protection and local prosperity, but neighboring countries seek transparency and safeguards to protect their interests from the dam's effects.