A major mudslide disaster occurred at the Gyirong Port in Tibet. Official reports state a very low death toll, but with over 500 people missing, it has sparked skepticism from the outside world regarding the concealment of casualty figures.
中共外交部于8月26日宣布，习近平将于近期出席在吉尔吉斯斯坦举行的上合组织峰会，并对埃及进行国事访问。