The dam projects have also become a focal point for a broader political debate within the Chinese media. Newspapers such as Southern Weekend , China Youth Daily , and even the traditionally conservative China Daily call directly for greater political openness, increased political participation, and for strengthening the rule of law.
水库项目也成了中国媒体大规模政治辩论中一个非常重要的焦点话题。 《南方周末》、《中国青年报》甚至是传统上非常保守的《中国日报》都直截了当地呼吁扩大政治开放和政治参与，并要求加强法治建设。