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Joint Survey Highlights Lancang-Mekong Cooperation

Hydropower Development and Environmental Protection Discussed
During the Joint Survey of the Lancang River Source by the Six Lancang-Mekong Countries, which commenced on July 15 in northwest China's Qinghai Province, representatives from five Mekong countries shared their firsthand experiences and perspectives along the journey.

The Mekong River, known as the Lancang River in China, is a vital waterway flowing through China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. The Lancang-Mekong River Basin (LMRB) is rich in hydropower resources, making its development crucial for water resource management and green electricity supply.

**Cambodian Perspective:**
Cambodian Paradis Someth, principal hydrologist of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat, emphasized the importance of China's hydropower projects in the Lancang River. He noted their potential to address low water levels in Cambodia's Tonle Sap Lake, highlighted by the Joint Study on the Changing Patterns of Hydrological Conditions of the LMRB.

**Laos and Thailand Insights:**
Sivannakone Malivarn, deputy secretary general of the Lao National Mekong Committee, acknowledged the benefits of China's hydropower projects in regulating river runoff and preventing downstream floods. He appreciated the efforts in protecting the natural environment at the river's source. Chaona Suppanut from Thailand's Office of National Water Resources stressed the necessity of Lancang-Mekong cooperation for effective water resources management and the involvement of younger generations for sustained cooperation.

**Myanmar and Vietnam Experiences:**
Tin Yu Ya Swe, a Burmese master's student, expressed her admiration for China's water management system and its potential applications in Myanmar. She praised China's achievements in rural revitalization and the unique culture of local Tibetans. Nguyen Dinh Dat from the Vietnam National Mekong Committee highlighted the practical benefits of hydropower stations, particularly during severe droughts, and emphasized the importance of water management for improving livelihoods.
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