As Nepal identifies those killed in the floods, questions grow over China's reporting

Sep 7, 2026 · Jennifer Pak

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As Nepal identifies those killed in the floods, questions grow over China's reporting

Relatives of recent flash flood victims hold banners urging authorities to step up efforts to find their missing loved ones during a demonstration in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday.

One week after the deadly floods, very little is known about China's dead or missing. China's control over media and digital censorship is in stark contrast to open reporting in Nepal.

(Image credit: Dar Yasin)