China landslide kills 8, at least 34 missing: Officials
The landslide happened around 9:10am local time (0110 GMT) in Chongqing's Pengshui County
An aerial view of the landslide-affected area in southwest China on 17 July 2026. Photo: Collected
A landslide in southwest China killed at least eight people and left 34 missing yesterday (17 July), local authorities said, with Chinese President Xi Jinping urging comprehensive inspections as rescue efforts were ongoing.
The landslide happened around 9:10am local time (0110 GMT) in Chongqing's Pengshui County, with more than 800 rescuers deployed to the site, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
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