The New Great Walls: A Guide to China’s Overseas Dam Industry

Chinese dam companies and financial institutions are outpacing their competitors in overseas dam contracts. China's overseas dam industry is building hundreds of dams around the world, particularly in Southeast Asia and Africa, but also in countries like Pakistan and Albania. What can communities impacted by these projects do to protect their rights and advocate for rivers targeted for dams built by China?

This guide 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; and
  
• A sample letter to a Chinese dam building company.

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Download the Chinese language contact information (Appendix 1)

Download the guide in Chinese

Download the guide in Burmese