The Three Gorges Dam will generate electricity to meet the needs of China's booming economy. However, some question whether the dam will be able to fulfill its other objectives-to supply water and control flooding.
配合著經濟發展所需，長江三峽大壩一蓄水即有電力回收，但發電之外，大壩防洪、給水的功能卻深受質疑。