China is facing questions over the flow of information from a deadly flash flood in Tibet that crossed into Nepal. Official figures on the Chinese side have changed as rescue operations continue, while independent verification remains difficult.

Deadly floods killed hundreds along the China-Nepal border, leaving thousands missing. China tightly controls information, limiting media access and punishing dissent online. …

Chinese state media’s handling of the Tibet floods is following its usual pattern of restricted coverage, censorship, and emphasizing positive news.