New major hydropower project in Xizang gets green light

The Chinese government has approved the construction of a hydropower project in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River.

The project will play a positive role in accelerating the country's efforts to create a new development pattern and pursue high-quality development, according to an official statement.

It is also of great importance to advancing the country's strategy for carbon peaking and carbon neutrality and to coping with global climate change.

The hydropower project is a green project aimed at promoting low-carbon development.

By harnessing the abundant hydropower resources of the Yarlung Zangbo River, the project will also spur the development of solar and wind energy resources in surrounding areas, thus creating a clean energy base featuring a complementary mix of hydro, wind and solar power. This represents a major step in China's green and low-carbon energy transition.

The hydropower project is expected to boost local people's livelihood and prosperity in southwestern China's Xizang autonomous region.

It will directly stimulate the rapid growth of industries such as engineering, logistics and trade services, and create new jobs. Once completed, the project will further improve electricity, water conservancy and transportation infrastructure. It will strengthen the synergy of development between Xizang and other regions, thus enhancing the sense of gain, happiness and security for people of all ethnic groups in Xizang.

Furthermore, the hydropower project is a safe project that prioritizes ecological protection.

The project is expected to help improve the local eco-environmental monitoring network system, and achieve area-wide protection through its development, thus promoting harmony between humanity and nature.

Xinhua