![Dam construction upstream of Yamuna: China claims - no one will be harmed]()
Dam construction upstream of Yamuna: China claims - no one will be harmed
China has begun construction of the world's largest dam in a remote area of southern Tibet, which has already raised concerns in India and Bangladesh. The project is being built on the Yarlung Zangbo River, which flows as the Brahmaputra in India and the Jamuna in Bangladesh. However, dismissing these concerns, China has claimed that it is its 'completely internal decision' and that no country located downstream of the river will face any harm due to the project. On July 23, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a press conference, "This project will not cause any harm to any country in the low-lying areas." He added that if the project is built, it will play an important role in preventing and mitigating natural disasters, as well as contributing to the sound management of the river.