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HEALTH & DISEASE

‘Massive casualties’ after landslide strikes China-Nepal border

·South China Morning Post·Impact 2/5 · Moderate

A massive landslide has struck the China-Nepal border, causing hundreds of people to go missing, including many foreign tourists. The disaster occurred in Gyirong county in the Tibet autonomous region, spilling over from Nepal, and has resulted in major casualties and missing persons at a border checkpoint. This incident highlights the risks faced by tourists and locals in the region, and its impact on trade and tourism between China and Nepal is yet to be determined, but it may lead to a decline in travel to the area.

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Why it matters

A massive landslide has struck the China-Nepal border, causing hundreds of people to go missing. This disaster is likely to impact the local economy and tourism industry.

Market impact

Impact score
2 / 5
Market signal
Negative / risk-off
Category
Health & disease
Model confidence
80%

Markets & countries in focus

ChinaNPL

Transmission channels

Natural disasterCasualties and damageEconomic impactTourism declineRelief efforts

Likely winners & losers

Under pressure

  • Tourism industry
  • Local businesses

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