Xi Orders Gyirong Mudslide Rescue, Nepal Aid as Search Continues for Missing Across 1 Border Port
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Updated · CGTN · Aug 28
Xi Orders Gyirong Mudslide Rescue, Nepal Aid as Search Continues for Missing Across 1 Border Port
3 articles · Updated · CGTN · Aug 28
Summary
Friday's Politburo meeting had Xi Jinping direct rescue and relief work after Wednesday's deadly mudslide struck Gyirong's border port, with leaders observing a moment of silence for the victims.
Rescuers are still searching for missing Chinese and foreign nationals in a high-altitude zone of steep valleys, unstable weather, glaciers and glacial lakes that complicate operations.
Authorities said emergency response, resettlement and aftermath handling are already underway, while excavators and loaders clear debris and work to restore traffic on damaged road sections.
China also pledged emergency aid to Nepal's disaster-hit area and said it would carry out cross-border rescue cooperation, widening the response beyond Xizang.