China's greatest ambition may prove her greatest folly

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China is to divert the course of the Yangtze river as part of the construction of the Three Gorges Dam. There has been criticism of the 18,200-megawatt hydroelectric scheme from people who feel that it will create significant environmental, economic and social difficulties, but the Chinese government has hailed the project as a sign that China is becoming a global power. It remains uncertain whether the dam will lead to a significant reduction in the number of deaths related to the annual flooding in the lower reaches of the Yangtze river.

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Gateways for future investment

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Large-scale investment is planned in the extensive port facilities in Houston, TX. There are also plans to invest heavily in the city's airports. Together, these projects will secure the economic future of both Houston and Texas as a whole.

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The dam busters

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There is growing opposition to the Chinese government's plans to move vast numbers of people to make way for the Three Gorges Dam. People who have already moved have reported that conditions in their new villages are very poor.

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