Letters from PM Takaichi to Chinese Leaders After Nepal-China Border Disaster

On August 27, 2026, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent letters to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang regarding the massive floods and landslides that occurred near the Nepal-China border on August 26. The letters conveyed condolences to the victims and their bereaved families, sympathy for those affected, hopes that as many people as possible would be rescued, and wishes for the recovery of those who suffered harm.

The letters conveyed to the Chinese side condolences to the victims and their bereaved families, sympathy for those affected, hopes that as many people as possible would be rescued, and wishes for the recovery of those affected.

The letters were addressed to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. As reference information, the disaster location was identified as Shigatse City in the Tibet Autonomous Region, and the overview was stated to be as of 11:30 a.m. on August 27.

The reported damage in China was 3 people dead and 558 people missing. No harm to Japanese nationals residing in China has been confirmed. Meanwhile, the safety of 5 Japanese nationals in Nepal is being confirmed.