# China sends tunnel experts to Nepal to support rescue efforts

https://mins.news/en/item/38067

- CGTN, 2026-08-30 08:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-30/China-sends-tunnel-experts-to-Nepal-to-support-rescue-efforts-1Q1DEQ4mx8Y/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> At Nepal’s request, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management sent tunnel experts to help with rescue operations at a hydropower station tunnel. Five arrived by helicopter in the disaster-hit area at about 16:58 BJT on Saturday, while four others were traveling to Nepal as the mission intensified.

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