BEIJING -- China has begun construction on the world's largest hydroelectric power project in the Tibet Autonomous Region, a move believed to be partly aimed at strengthening the restive region's economic links to the rest of the country.
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China starts Tibet dam megaproject to power coastal cities
Government aims to deepen region's ties with national economy
Chinese Premier Li Qiang attends the groundbreaking ceremony for the world's largest hydroelectric project, in Nyingchi, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, on July 19. (Xinhua/Kyodo)
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