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Himalayan glacier collapse devastates China-Nepal trade route, hundreds missing

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A massive glacier collapse in the Himalayas has triggered a devastating debris flow, severely impacting the vital China-Nepal trade route at Gyirong Port. The disaster has resulted in numerous casualties and hundreds of missing individuals, including foreign nationals and Indian pilgrims. Experts are urging China and Nepal to prioritize environmental considerations in their future infrastructure projects along this vulnerable corridor. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 Español(ES) · Alyssa Chen,Cao Jiaxuan ·

    Himalayan glacier collapse hits crucial China-Nepal trade route as casualties mount

    The catastrophic flash floods and mudslide that devastated the Gyirong Port crossing along the China-Nepal border on Wednesday have dealt a heavy blow to China-Nepal trade and imperilled Kathmandu’s push to cut reliance on Indian transit routes. However, if Beijing and Kathmandu …

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