China warned those living downstream before conducting the tests, image via VOA News
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China's dam tests severely impact all those living downstream

The Chinese government is testing new dam equipment on the Mekong River, a body of water that is an essential resource for millions of people living downstream. These tests have severely lowered the water level and have caused a large number of problems, including soil erosion and drought. It is unknown what equipment China is currently testing.

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Sun Jan 12 - Aljazeera

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