Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced the construction commencement of a hydropower project in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River.

A ground-breaking ceremony was held in Nyingchi City, located in the Xizang autonomous region of southwest China, as reported by state news agency Xinhua.

The project is being built with a total estimated investment of 1.2tn yuan ($167.8bn).

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