The Yarlung Tsangpo river hydro project is one of a number of major projects for Tibet outlined in China’s latest five-year plan. Photo: Handout
Tibet hydropower plans will boost international cooperation, says Chinese state company boss despite risk of Indian backlash
- Chinese plans for the Yarlung Tsangpo risk further inflaming tensions with New Delhi amid the ongoing border stand-off
- But the boss of the Power Construction Corporation of China insists the scheme will protect China’s national security
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The Yarlung Tsangpo river hydro project is one of a number of major projects for Tibet outlined in China’s latest five-year plan. Photo: Handout