# Fired for Talking: The Leak That Exposed China's Dam Secrets

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Podcast: [China Watch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/china-watch-7284301)
Published: 2026-07-27T20:48:00+00:00
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## Resource

A sacked Chinese hydroelectric executive. A shocking death toll. A leaked analysis of what a full collapse of the Three Gorges Dam would look like. Record rainfall has caused a dam collapse in southern China. At the same time, the situation for northern China is more dire, as downpours 20-50 percent higher than normal are forecast until mid-August. What did the dam collapse reveal about China’s flood management problems? And what does the leaked analysis reveal about the consequences of a failed Three Gorges Dam? There’s also one key estimate missing from that analysis. What is it, and why is it important? Whistleblower’s texts and video: https://x.com/LUOXIANG_PMTQ/status/2079315130886549941 https://x.com/LUOXIANG_PMTQ/status/2079798667544854926 Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. — Terri Wu is a Washington-based freelance reporter for The Epoch Times covering education and China-related issues. Send tips to terri.wu@epochtimes.com . Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5-star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www.RateThisPodcast.com/chinawatch

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