A new group of experts and humanitarian supplies from China arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal by air on Tuesday, 2026-06-25. ^[1] The deployment is a response to a deadly mudslide that occurred on Wednesday, 2026-06-24. ^[2] Chinese emergency teams announced that road access to the core of the flood-stricken area in Gyirong County, Tibet, is practically open after a week of difficult work. ^[3] Chinese President Xi Jinping told Russian President Vladimir Putin on 2026-04-12 that the foundations of their bilateral ties will be stronger with brighter prospects under their strategic guidance and joint efforts. ^[4] The Chinese team includes DNA experts as part of the relief effort. ^[5] China maintains its death toll at 16 and missing at 546 in Gyirong, while combined figures with Nepal exceed 1,000 dead and 4,000 missing. ^[6] The flood struck the Gyirong border crossing between Nepal and Tibet on August 26, destroying the crossing and wiping out sections of the national G216 highway. ^[7] The State-run Xinhua agency reported that the rescue corridor to the central area of Gyirong was essentially opened around 10:00 local time on Wednesday, allowing rescuers and supplies to enter. ^[8] Xi Jinping expressed China's willingness to work with Russia and others to strengthen forces leading the reform of global governance and advance an equal and orderly multipolar world. ^[9] Xi Jinping stated that uncertainties and unpredictable factors in the international situation have increased markedly, yet people's pursuit of peace, development, and cooperation remains unchanged. ^[10] Xinhua reported the arrival of the Chinese aid team. ^[11] Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Putin through a translator that India supports efforts to end the war in Ukraine and move from endless war to the end of hostilities. ^[12]