<p>Satellite images show that China is constructing a new dam in Tibet on a tributary of the Ganga, close to the tri-junction of its borders with India and Nepal. According to a report by Hindustan Times on Friday (January 20), this development comes in the wake of the Chinese government unveiling plans to build a super dam close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Tibet on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo river. This river flows into the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh as the Siang and then to the state of Assam as the Brahmaputra.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to Twitter on Thursday (January 19), Damien Symon, a geo-intelligence expert, said that since early 2021, China has been constructing a dam on the Mabja Zangbo river just a few kilometres north of the trijunction border with India and Nepal. Sharing images of the dam construction done by Beijing, Symon said, "While the structure isn't complete, the project will raise concerns regarding China's future control on water in the region."</p>

<p>The Hindustan Times report, citing people familiar with the developments, said the dam, which is located at the strategic tri-junction of China’s borders with India and Nepal and opposite the Kalapani region of Uttarakhand, could be used to divert or restrict water of the Mabja Zangbo river. They added that the dam could also be used to store water, whose release could create floods downstream.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Sameer Patil, a senior fellow at the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), described the new dam as a clear attempt by Beijing to strengthen its existing infrastructure with dual-use benefits, as it had done previously on the Yarlung Zangbo river, the report added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The relations between India and China have been strained following the border skirmishes, which started more than two years back. Numerous rounds of talks have been held between the two countries but there has been no resolution&nbsp;so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WION Dispatch: Indian Army Chief on situation at the LAC, says 'situation stable but unpredictable'</strong></p>

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<p>Last week, Indian Army's chief General Manoj Pande said that there had been a slight increase in the number of Chinese troops at the LAC, adding the army was keeping a close watch on the movements. "There is a slight increase in the number of troops [by China] opposite our Eastern command. We are keeping a close watch on the movements," General Pande said during a press conference on January 12.&nbsp;</p>

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Satellite images show that China is constructing a new dam in Tibet on a tributary of the Ganga, close to the tri-junction of its borders with India and Nepal. According to a report by Hindustan Times on Friday (January 20), this development comes in the wake of the Chinese government unveiling plans to build a super dam close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Tibet on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo river.

Satellite images show that China is constructing a new dam in Tibet on a tributary of the Ganga, close to the tri-junction of its borders with India and Nepal. According to a report by Hindustan Times on Friday (January 20), this development comes in the wake of the Chinese government unveiling plans to build a super dam close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Tibet on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo river. This river flows into the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh as the Siang and then to the state of Assam as the Brahmaputra. Taking to Twitter on Thursday (January 19), Damien Symon, a geo-intelligence expert, said that since early 2021, China has been constructing a dam on the Mabja Zangbo river just a few kilometres north of the trijunction border with India and Nepal. Sharing images of the dam construction done by Beijing, Symon said, "While the structure isn't complete, the project will raise concerns regarding China's future control on water in the region." The Hindustan Times report, citing people familiar with the developments, said the dam, which is located at the strategic tri-junction of China’s borders with India and Nepal and opposite the Kalapani region of Uttarakhand, could be used to divert or restrict water of the Mabja Zangbo river. They added that the dam could also be used to store water, whose release could create floods downstream. Since early 2021, China has been constructing a dam on the Mabja Zangbo river just a few kilometers north of the trijunction border with India & Nepal, while the structure isn't complete, the project will raise concerns regarding China's future control on water in the region pic.twitter.com/XH5xSWirMk — Damien Symon (@detresfa_) January 19, 2023 × Meanwhile, Sameer Patil, a senior fellow at the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), described the new dam as a clear attempt by Beijing to strengthen its existing infrastructure with dual-use benefits, as it had done previously on the Yarlung Zangbo river, the report added. The relations between India and China have been strained following the border skirmishes, which started more than two years back. Numerous rounds of talks have been held between the two countries but there has been no resolution so far. WION Dispatch: Indian Army Chief on situation at the LAC, says 'situation stable but unpredictable' × Last week, Indian Army's chief General Manoj Pande said that there had been a slight increase in the number of Chinese troops at the LAC, adding the army was keeping a close watch on the movements. "There is a slight increase in the number of troops [by China] opposite our Eastern command. We are keeping a close watch on the movements," General Pande said during a press conference on January 12. He added that the situation along the northern borders with China was under control but it remained unpredictable. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Satellite images show China constructing new dam close to borders with India, Nepal: Report

<p>Days after the Nepal Government formed a committee to study border issue between Nepal and China, the Chinese embassy in Nepal on Friday said the borders between the two countries is free of dispute.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Nepal, Wang Xiaolong in a statement released said China and Nepal have always respected each other’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The two countries have settled their border issue through friendly consultations as early as in the 1960s. China-Nepal border has since been free of dispute. Some individual forces earlier tried to hype up so-called “China-Nepal border dispute”, Xiaolong said in the statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Spokesperson said both Nepal and China has over the years promoted cross-border cooperation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Over the years, China and Nepal have actively promoted border management, port construction and operation, and cross-border cooperation with remarkable results, which has effectively served the development of the two countries and enhanced the well-being of the two peoples,” Xiaolong highlighted in the statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, Nepal had decided to formed a five-member committee to study the border issue with China in Humla district of Nepal.</p>

<p>This was after China encroached upon Nepalese territory and constructed nine buildings in border area from Limi Lapcha to Hilla in Namkha village municipality of Humla district last year, in September.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Writing that year 2021 marks the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Boundary Treaty between China and Nepal, spokesperson Xiaolong said, “China is willing to continue to strengthen cooperation with Nepal on border-related affairs on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, and jointly construct trans-Himalayan multi-dimensional connectivity network so as to build the China-Nepal border into a link and bridge for the development and cooperation between the two countries.”</p>

<p>After Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba took over the office, the ruling alliance unveiled its Common Minimum Programme which mentioned Kalapani-Limpiyadhura-Lipulekh border issues but not issues that Nepal has with China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Deuba-led government was criticized for not keeping border issues with China as a priority. It later assured that a committee would be formed to study the dispute with China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, it has been over 50 days since Deuba assumed the office and he is yet to form a cabinet. Currently, Deuba's cabinet has just four ministers. &nbsp;</p>


Days after the Nepal Government formed a committee to study border issue between Nepal and China, the Chinese embassy in Nepal on Friday said the borders between the two countries is free of dispute.

Days after the Nepal Government formed a committee to study border issue between Nepal and China, the Chinese embassy in Nepal on Friday said the borders between the two countries is free of dispute. Spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Nepal, Wang Xiaolong in a statement released said China and Nepal have always respected each other’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. “The two countries have settled their border issue through friendly consultations as early as in the 1960s. China-Nepal border has since been free of dispute. Some individual forces earlier tried to hype up so-called “China-Nepal border dispute”, Xiaolong said in the statement. The Spokesperson said both Nepal and China has over the years promoted cross-border cooperation. “Over the years, China and Nepal have actively promoted border management, port construction and operation, and cross-border cooperation with remarkable results, which has effectively served the development of the two countries and enhanced the well-being of the two peoples,” Xiaolong highlighted in the statement. Earlier, Nepal had decided to formed a five-member committee to study the border issue with China in Humla district of Nepal. This was after China encroached upon Nepalese territory and constructed nine buildings in border area from Limi Lapcha to Hilla in Namkha village municipality of Humla district last year, in September. Writing that year 2021 marks the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Boundary Treaty between China and Nepal, spokesperson Xiaolong said, “China is willing to continue to strengthen cooperation with Nepal on border-related affairs on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, and jointly construct trans-Himalayan multi-dimensional connectivity network so as to build the China-Nepal border into a link and bridge for the development and cooperation between the two countries.” After Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba took over the office, the ruling alliance unveiled its Common Minimum Programme which mentioned Kalapani-Limpiyadhura-Lipulekh border issues but not issues that Nepal has with China. Deuba-led government was criticized for not keeping border issues with China as a priority. It later assured that a committee would be formed to study the dispute with China. Meanwhile, it has been over 50 days since Deuba assumed the office and he is yet to form a cabinet. Currently, Deuba's cabinet has just four ministers.

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