China said Friday that experts and official agencies from China and Nepal have assessed the cause of a mudslide in Southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, with their analysis indicating that it was triggered by a high-altitude glacial collapse in Nepal.

This photo taken on Aug. 26, 2026 shows an area near Gyirong Port in Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. (Photo: Xinhua)

"Experts and official agencies from both China and Nepal have made some assessments of the cause of this disaster, and analysis indicates it was triggered by a high-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal," Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Lin Jian said at a routine press briefing in Beijing.

"For specific details, please refer to information released by Chinese authorities."

(Compiled by intern Zhou Huiru)