Guangxi Flood Death Toll Questioned by Residents Who Say Casualties Were Far Higher

The Chinese regime has updated the official death toll from July’s flooding in Guangxi to 159, including 10 missing persons. This revised figure, announced on August 21, is significantly higher than the initial count of 39 deaths reported on July 9. Authorities stated the updated numbers were derived from extensive inquiries and record verification.

• Chinese regime raised the official death toll from July’s Guangxi flooding to 159.
• The new figure includes 10 individuals still listed as missing.
• Nanning reported 136 deaths and all 10 missing people, while Guigang reported 23 deaths.
• The latest figure is more than four times the 39 deaths initially reported on July 9.
• State media Xinhua indicated the figures were determined through door-to-door inquiries and record comparisons.