China’s Dam Industry

LETTING THE RIVERS RUN FREE

China’s overseas dam industry is building hundreds of dams around the world, particularly in Southeast Asia and Africa. The guide The New Great Walls: A Guide to China’s Overseas Dam Industry provides useful information for groups concerned about dam projects in which Chinese companies and financiers are involved, including:

A “who's who” among Chinese companies and financiers
Information about policies and commitments Chinese companies and financiers should follow
A map of China’s major overseas dam projects
Analysis of the reasons behind the global expansion of China's dam industry
An action guide for how to address problematic dams built by Chinese companies and financiers, and who to reach out to for help
A sample letter to a Chinese dam building company

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