China's stock market reached a 3-1/2-year high, driven by the rare earth and construction sectors. Notably, a new hydropower project boosted the construction index. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose due to gains in tech stocks,

The dam will be located in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo. India and Bangladesh have already raised concerns about its possible impact on the millions of people who live downstream.

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HONG KONG/SHANGHAI, July 21 (Reuters) - China's Premier Li Qiang announced construction had begun on what will be the world's largest hydropower dam, located on the eastern rim of the Tibetan Plateau and estimated to cost around $170 billion, the official Xinhua news agency said.

Beijing is betting that economic pressure and diplomatic defiance will force concessions, but its stance could put more strain on its ties with Europe at a crucial time.

Chinese business interests have spent decades accumulating port holdings in Europe, and don’t want to cede market share to investors in talks to buy the European port holdings of CK Hutchison.

Meituan, Alibaba Group, and JD.com jumped on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Monday after a Chinese regulator urged them to tone down their promotional activity, including discounts, in their food delivery operations.