1. The document discusses China's growing involvement in large dam construction projects across Africa, including the proposed Mphanda Nkuwa Dam in Mozambique. 2. China is providing financing and expertise for many hydroelectric dams through Chinese state-owned companies and banks, with projects ranging from 100MW to 39,000MW plants. 3. The proposed Mphanda Nkuwa Dam on the Zambezi River in Mozambique would generate 1,500MW of power but there are concerns about its potential impacts on local livelihoods.