Tibet's earthquake of magnitude 6.8 that killed 126 and damaged four water reservoirs this week highlights the risks from a hydropower building spree by Asian giants China and India in one of the world's most remote,

The earthquake in Tibet not only caused significant destruction but also intensified concerns about the safety of the Brahmaputra hydropower project, a colossal venture in a highly seismic zone

China has long targeted the region for hydroelectric projects to meet its energy needs. Protests have not stopped dam construction, despite a study stressing the risks of an increase in landslides and

Chinese media's use of "Xizang" instead of "Tibet" aligns with a deliberate effort to erase Tibetan identity. This renaming campaign is part of China’s broader strategy to consolidate its colonial control over the region.

The Tibetan people in-exile have expressed their sadness after China used the term 'Xizang' for Tibet to gain global recognition following the recent 7.1 magnitude earthquake which hit the region and left over 120 people dead.