Nearly 100 Chinese nationals remain missing in Nepal, China says

About 100 Chinese nationals are reported to be missing following flash floods in Nepal, according to China's foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian. Lin says China is maintaining close communication with Nepal and supporting joint search and rescue efforts. He adds that China would also provide emergency assistance based on Nepal's needs. The number of people missing in the mudslide disaster in Tibet's Gyirong county has risen to 558, which includes 260 foreign nationals, according to China's st