A general view shows the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province, April 25, 2007.

The power lines on the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province, April 25, 2007.

A soldier (L) stands guard on the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province, April 25, 2007.

Workers on the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province, April 25, 2007.

Chinese workers on the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province, April 25, 2007.

A general view shows part of the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province, April 25, 2007.

A general view shows part of the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province, April 25, 2007.

A freighter carrying cars sails through a ship lock at the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province, April 25, 2007.

The power lines on the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province, April 25, 2007.

Two journalists take photos inside the left bank generating unit at the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province, April 25, 2007.

Xiling Yangtze River Bridge, one of the key items of the Three Gorges Project.

(China Daily April 29, 2007)