China might use water as weapon against India by constructing dam on Brahmaputra River, it will produce 300000000000…

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A new company called China Yajiang Group was officially unveiled on Saturday.

New Delhi: China on Saturday, 19 July 2025 started construction of a controversial dam project in the lower reaches of Yarlung Tsangpo River (Brahmaputra) in Tibet. This is the same project which India and Bangladesh are opposing. Despite this, China has decided to start this project with full force. The start of construction of dam on Brahmaputra River has been announced by Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang. According to the official Xinhua news agency, a total investment of 1.2 trillion yuan ($167 billion) is planned on this project.

What is China planning to do in Tibet?

A new company called China Yajiang Group was also officially unveiled on Saturday. Xinhua reported that this company will be responsible for the construction of this hydropower project with five waterfall dams located in Nyingchi city in the southeast of Tibet. Without giving detailed information about the capacity of the project, Xinhua said that the electricity generated here will be mainly supplied outside Tibet. However, some part of it will also be given for local consumption needs.

How much electricity will China generate from Brahmaputra?

It is believed that the construction of this dam will produce 300 billion kilowatt hours of electricity every year. According to Xinhua, this plan of China will play a key role in achieving the goal of reducing carbon emissions and will boost industries like engineering. Along with this, this plan will also create employment opportunities in Tibet.

What could be the effect on India-China relations?

This dam can cause tension between China and India, as the Yarlung Tsangpo or Brahmaputra River passes through Arunachal Pradesh region and joins one of the major rivers of India. However, China claims that it will not have any adverse effect on the lower areas. Chinese environmentalists have long been concerned about the irreversible impact of dam construction in the Brahmaputra Valley, where the river falls to a height of 2,000 meters (6,560 feet) in an area of 50 kilometers (31 miles). The area is a national nature reserve and one of the major biodiversity centers of the country.

What is the threat to India from the dam?

The Brahmaputra River originates from the Angsi Glacier near Mount Kailash in Tibet. It is known as Yarlung Tsangpo in China. This river flows for a distance of 3000 km from Tibet and enters Bangladesh via Arunachal Pradesh, Assam. In Bangladesh, it is known as Jamuna. After this, Brahmaputra merges with the Ganges River. Media reports show that China will need to dig at least four 20 km long tunnels around Namcha Barwa mountain for this huge project in Tibet. This will divert the flow of Brahmaputra, the longest river in Tibet and reduce the flow of water in the lower areas.

How can China use water as weapon against India?

China can use the water of the Brahmaputra River as a weapon against India. If needed, it can release the water stored in the dam in Tibet without any prior notice. This can cause floods in the lower areas of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam and worsen the situation. Construction of a large dam affects residential areas as well as forests and wild animals. The river brings silt which is rich in minerals and is essential for agriculture and sustainability of the coastal areas. Construction of the dam could affect the flow of silt and impact the biodiversity of Arunachal Pradesh.

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