Abstract
Dam Construction in China has produced significant societal benefits. But in recent years, large dam construction has been strongly criticized both nationally and abroad. This chapter argues that the criteria for evaluating the construction of dams should include expanded perspectives from engineering ethics. It also briefly analyzes the ethical problems associated with large dam construction in China and points out divergent ethical assessments within the Chinese experience. Finally, the chapter argues that while there are certain ethical standards that universally apply in engineering, American as well as other foreign standards are not always appropriate in the Chinese context. When it comes to dam construction, China needs to establish its own ethical standards and engineering practices.
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