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An ice-rock avalanche originating from a high-mountain glacier in Nepal has been identified as the cause of a devastating mudslide that struck Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Aug. 26, local authorities said Sunday.

August 30, 2026 2026-08-30

All-out efforts underway to restore communication infrastructure affected by mudslide in Gyirong

The telecommunication sector has been making all-out efforts to restore the communication infrastructure affected by the mudslide in Gyirong.

August 30, 2026 2026-08-30

Various departments prepare for upcoming new semester across China

Various departments across the country are getting ready for the upcoming new semester.

August 30, 2026 2026-08-30

Power restoration continues in mudslide-hit Gyirong Port

Staff members install a power transformer about 3 kilometers from mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in Gyirong County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 29, 2026.

August 30, 2026 2026-08-30

16 dead, 546 missing after mudslide hits border port in China's Xizang

Sixteen people have been confirmed dead and 546 others remain missing as of 6 p.m. Saturday after a mudslide struck Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Aug. 26, according to the regional government.

August 30, 2026 2026-08-30

Officials urged to deepen theoretical grounding, enhance performance of duties

Senior Communist Party of China (CPC) official Cai Qi on Saturday called on officials to deepen their understanding of Party theories, strengthen their commitment to the Party and improve their ability to perform duties.

August 30, 2026 2026-08-30

Macao SAR gov't donates 30 mln yuan to Xizang Autonomous Region for mudslide relief

The Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government has decided to donate 30 million yuan (about 4.42 million U.S. dollars) through the Macao Foundation to southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region to support rescue and post-disaster recovery, the Macao SAR Government Information Bureau said Saturday.

August 30, 2026 2026-08-30

Weather monitoring, early warning stepped up for rescue at mudslide-hit Xizang port

Meteorological authorities have set up portable automatic weather stations in the rescue area at mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region and are using satellite remote sensing to support disaster assessment, the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) said Saturday.

August 30, 2026 2026-08-30

China's national data centers provide emergency service for Gyirong mudslide rescue

China mobilized its national data centers to provide emergency service for the rescue efforts in the disaster-hit areas in Gyirong County in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region after a mudslide struck a port on the China-Nepal border.

August 30, 2026 2026-08-30

Rescuers still combing mudslide-stricken Gyirong Port for survivors

Since Saturday morning, the members of the Sichuan provincial fire and rescue corps of the China Search and Rescue team have been carrying out a sweeping search in key areas at the mudslide-stricken border port of Gyirong in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.

August 30, 2026 2026-08-30

'Avengers: Endgame' to be rereleased in China in September

Disney announced Wednesday that its record-breaking Marvel blockbuster "Avengers: Endgame" will be rereleased in China on Sept. 25, the Mid-Autumn Festival, injecting fresh momentum into the Chinese film market and setting the stage for "Avengers: Doomsday" in December.

August 29, 2026 2026-08-29

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