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Three Gorges Dam Special

Water level mark at dam reaches height of success

Water rose to the maximum level at the Three Gorges Dam on Tuesday, driving electricity output to capacity at the world's largest hydropower plant for the first time since it began operating two years ago, its operator said.

Dam gives tourism, transport a boost

There is a load of tourists expected to come and get a look at the scenes around the Three Gorges Dam and business is already booming.

CDB to finance China Three Gorges Co $11b

China Development Bank (CDB) will offer China Three Gorges Corporation (CTGC) more than $11 billion in financial support over the next five years, said the bank on Wednesday.

Relocated villagers starting over

From the perspective of Yichang, the city where the hydroelectric project is located, the answer is clear: it has changed completely.

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New looks of the Three Gorges Reservoir

The water level will be maintained at 175 meters for about two months and then be allowed to drop. In the future, the water level will be kept at between 145 meters and 175 meters, depending on flood control needs.

CDB to finance China Three Gorges Co $11b

Water level mark at dam reaches height of success

Relocated villagers starting over

Flood control results get good response

Dam gives tourism, transport a boost

Three Gorges raises water to full capacity level

Three Gorges water close to max

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