China’s Information Control Could Hamper Flood Rescue Efforts in Tibet

NYT World Thursday 27 August 2026, 08:30 UTC By Lily Kuo 1 min read

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In a photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a muddy river bank with debris was seen near Gyirong Port in southwestern China’s Tibetan Autonomous Region on Wednesday.

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