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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, July 23 (Xinhua) — The construction of a hydropower project on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River in southwest China will contribute to disaster prevention and mitigation in the entire river basin and will not have a negative impact on downstream areas, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said in Beijing on Wednesday.
As the Chinese diplomat reported at a regular departmental press conference, the project is within the sovereign jurisdiction of China and is aimed at accelerating the development of environmentally friendly energy, significantly improving the well-being of the local population and actively responding to climate change.
China has always taken a very responsible approach to developing transboundary rivers and has rich experience in developing hydropower projects, Guo Jiakun said, adding that the planning, design and construction of this project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River strictly adhere to China's highest industry standards.
The project is being implemented taking into account all aspects of construction, environmental safety and environmental protection, bypassing many important ecologically sensitive areas and maximally preserving the pristine ecosystem, he added.
The diplomat noted that China has established cooperation with downstream countries in areas such as hydrological information exchange, flood control and disaster mitigation, and has made necessary contacts on the project in question.
China will continue to enhance cooperation with downstream countries to benefit the people living in the Yarlung Tsangpo River basin, Guo Jiakun said. -0-
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