The Chinese embassy in the Philippines formally protested the death of a Chinese citizen who died while in detention awaiting deportation on 2026-07-01. ^[1] At least 1,300 people died and more than 5,000 remain missing due to the floods, according to the Nepali Disaster Management Agency. ^[2] Authorities report that approximately 900 workers are missing across 12 hydroelectric plants in Nepal, with about 500 likely trapped in tunnels. ^[3] Rescuers in Nepal freed a third Chinese citizen from a hydroelectric dam tunnel on Saturday, according to Reuters citing the office of the Nepali president. ^[4] China stated that if the investigation reveals official negligence or abandonment of duty, those responsible must be held strictly accountable. ^[5] The Chinese embassy informed Philippine authorities that the detained individual had serious underlying health conditions and was at significant health risk. ^[6] The Chinese embassy stated that the deceased Chinese national had serious underlying health conditions and was at significant risk to his health while in custody. ^[7] Rescuers extracted two living Nepali workers from the same tunnel on Friday. ^[8]