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Young volunteers reinforce relief efforts in Gyirong
September 7, 2026
For Hao Zhen, who was among a network of volunteers coordinating relief efforts in disaster-hit Gyirong county, rendering aid can come in many forms.
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China shares data with nations of 261 foreigners who remain unaccounted for
September 7, 2026
China has established communication and information-sharing mechanisms with the 23 home countries of the 261 foreign nationals who remain missing following the mudslide that struck Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border.
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Experts intensify monitoring after deadly mudslide in Xizang
September 7, 2026
Chinese experts have intensified monitoring of landslides, barrier lakes, glaciers and glacial lakes around the mudslide-hit area in Gyirong county, Xizang autonomous region, to guard against secondary disasters and ensure the safety of ongoing rescue operations.
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Cross-border cooperation key to Himalayan disaster early warning
September 7, 2026
The recent debris flow that occurred on the Nepali side has underscored the urgent need for cross-border cooperation in disaster early warning, said Norbu Tsering, acting mayor of Shigatse, on Sept 6.
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Foreign journalists impressed by China's rapid disaster response, urge global climate action
September 7, 2026
Visiting the mudslide-hit area at Gyirong Port in Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region on Sept 6, two foreign journalists were impressed by China's response to the disaster and urged the international community to work together in tackling climate change.
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China assists 1,720 Nepalese border residents after mudslide hits border port
September 7, 2026
China has provided assistance to 1,720 Nepalese border residents after a mudslide struck Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border in Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region on Aug 26, the emergency response and rescue headquarters said on Sept 6.
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Young volunteers' quiet role in Gyirong relief effort
September 7, 2026
After a devastating mudslide struck Gyirong Port in Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region on Aug 26, 27-year-old Hao Zhen and 16 other volunteers from the "Go West" program joined the relief effort.
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Go West volunteer recounts Gyirong rescue efforts
September 7, 2026
Until last month, Hao Zhen had only seen disaster relief efforts on the news.