SINGAPORE (Reuters) -China has broken ground on what it says will be the world's largest hydropower project, a $170 billion feat capable of generating enough electricity each year to power Britain.

Throughout history, China has reshaped its geography to meet its growing needs. And now, it is undertaking what may be the largest infrastructure project ever, the South-North Water Transfer Project.

China’s foreign minister has called for China and Thailand to expedite the construction of the high-speed railway project connecting the two countries, a project that has seen repeated delays.