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When disaster strikes, China moves fast
August 28, 2026
A devastating mudslide struck Gyirong county in Shigatse, Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region, on August 26 — and rescue teams were on the move within hours.
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Response teams begin recovery work in Xizang
August 28, 2026
Response teams begin recovery work in Xizang. Rescue teams arrive in Gyirong county, Shigatse, Xizang autonomous region on Aug 27.
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Medical resources dispatched to mudslide-hit Xizang
August 28, 2026
The National Health Commission said on Aug 27 that it has mobilized medical and psychological relief for areas in Xizang autonomous region affected by a devastating mudslide that struck the Gyirong border port on the morning of Aug 28.
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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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Saving lives: Rescue efforts in Xizang's mudslide-hit area
August 27, 2026
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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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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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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.