China has built dozens of hydropower dams, including this one on the Yarkant River in Xinjiang. Photo: Xinhua
Opinion
Opinion
China’s dam-building programme must take neighbours into account
- Since China began damming the Mekong, droughts have become more frequent and intense in downriver countries
- By diverting river water to its mega-dams, China has emerged as Asia’s upstream water controller, giving it great leverage
China has built dozens of hydropower dams, including this one on the Yarkant River in Xinjiang. Photo: Xinhua