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All-out rescue efforts urged
August 27, 2026
President Xi Jinping has ordered all-out rescue and relief efforts after a mudslide on Aug 26 in Nepal caused heavy casualties and left many people missing at a border port in the Xizang autonomous region.
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Helicopters dispatched for rescue efforts in Xizang's mudslide-hit area
August 27, 2026
At 8:20 am on Aug 27, the Xizang Military Command urgently dispatched two helicopters to survey the disaster zone and plan rescue routes. Watch the video for the latest updates on the rescue efforts.
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National emergency response team deployed to Xizang
August 27, 2026
A national-level specialized comprehensive emergency response force has arrived in Gyirong county in Shigatse, Xizang autonomous region, to reinforce relief efforts.
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PLA's guidance team lands in Xizang to help the rescue efforts
August 27, 2026
The guidance team of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Western Theater Command arrived at a high-altitude airport in the Xizang autonomous region aboard a Y-20 transport aircraft at around 10:30 am on Aug 27 to join rescue efforts.
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Elite rescue team deployed to Xizang following devastating mudslide
August 27, 2026
A 111-member elite fire and rescue team arrived in Dingri county, Shigatse, Xizang autonomous region, at around 8 am on Aug 27.
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Red Cross mobilizes aid for mudslide-hit Gyirong in Xizang
August 27, 2026
The Red Cross Society of China has sent a working group and relief supplies to regions affected by a mudslide that struck Gyirong border port in Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region on the morning of Aug 26.
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Armed police rush to mudslide-hit area in Xizang
August 27, 2026
The Shigatse detachment of the People's Armed Police Force Xizang Contingent quickly mobilized over 140 personnel with over 200 sets of rescue equipment to the disaster zone.
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China boosts meteorological response after Nepal mudslide hits Gyirong Port
August 27, 2026
China's meteorological authorities upgraded their emergency response on Aug 26 after a mudslide in Nepal caused major casualties and left hundreds missing at Gyirong Port in the Xizang autonomous region.
