The shipping throughput of the Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest hydropower project, has reached a record 160 million tonnes, surpassing previous years' levels, according to the Ministry of Transport. The dam's ship locks contributed 156 million tonnes, while the dam's ship lift had a throughput of 4.38 million tonnes. The increase is attributed to booming passenger and cargo transport on the Yangtze River in 2023, supporting the high-quality development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt. The Three Gorges project is a multi-functional water-control system that plays a key role in the region's economic activities.

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