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雅下工程令世界惊叹,但它的意义仍被很多人低估了
Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2025-07-25 11:11

Group 1 - The Yarlung Tsangpo River downstream hydropower project represents a strategic shift in China's infrastructure investment, moving away from traditional models of economic stimulus through large-scale construction projects [1][2][4] - The project involves an investment of 1.2 trillion yuan, aimed at enhancing national energy security, driving new productive forces, and facilitating regional coordinated development [1][4] - Traditional infrastructure investment in China is declining, with local government debt exceeding 50 trillion yuan and a projected 3.3% decrease in narrow infrastructure investment in 2025 [1][8][9] Group 2 - The Yarlung Tsangpo project is expected to generate significant economic returns, particularly in the context of the growing demand for electricity from AI and data center industries [21][23] - The project aligns with China's "East Data West Computing" strategy, which aims to utilize the abundant energy resources in the west to support the digital economy in the east [24] - The hydropower project is projected to have an installed capacity of 60 million kilowatts and an annual generation of 300 billion kilowatt-hours, significantly contributing to China's clean energy supply [24][34] Group 3 - The project is anticipated to transform Tibet's economy by creating a competitive industrial core, moving from reliance on traditional industries to modern, high-value sectors [26][34] - The success of the project could mirror the economic transformation seen in Yichang, where the Three Gorges project led to a shift from resource-based to industry-driven growth [27][30] - The long-term effects of the project include increased urbanization, improved human capital, and the establishment of a sustainable economic model for Tibet [31][34]