The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River in China’s Hubei province is the world’s largest hydroelectric power station, completed in 2012. While it boosted China’s renewable energy capacity and enhanced river transport, the project has faced criticism for displacing over a million people, submerging cultural sites, and causing environmental concerns.

On the second day of a seemingly fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel, China is urging lasting peace in the Middle East and reaffirming its commitment to regional security and stability.

China on Monday warned that continued escalation between Iran and Israel risks destabilizing the Middle East, following a surge in hostilities that has left scores dead in both countries.

A fire broke out on Monday along a natural gas pipeline running from Iraq’s northern Salahaddin province to Kirkuk, forcing the suspension of gas flow. While early reports point to a technical malfunction, security officials have not ruled out the possibility of sabotage.

A Chinese financial researcher told Rudaw that Beijing is prepared with countermeasures in place to respond to the new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

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