(May 31, 1994) RESETTLEMENT IN THE THREE GORGES PROJECT by Dai Qing
In contemporary China, many decision makers ignore the possible consequences of flooding the upper stream of the Yangtze River,236 and of blocking this vital waterway for 20 years in order to construct the Three Gorges project. China needs a solid financial environment for its economic reform, but decision makers insist instead on building a super dam at China’s most beautiful scenic spot on its largest river. The project will force the resettlement of between one million and 1.6 million people.