Three Gorges Hydroelectric-Complex Project is one of its largest in the world and a major project to develop and harness the Yangtze River for flood control, power generation, shipping, travel, water supply and some other benefits. This book is an introduction to the Three Gorges Project.The Three Gorges Project is a grand project to help China realise its strategy for its economic development from the 20th century to the 21st century. It has brought great benefits, for example, food control, power generation and shipping, and has important strategical value in building an economic belt along the Yangtze River, accelerating China's economic development, and improving the country's comprehensive strength. The project is expected to bring tremendous economic benefits to the country and contribute to the development of world's water resources and hydroelectric technologies.