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Mudslide deaths in Tibet trigger diplomatic sensitivities over terminology

A Real Madrid condolence message for mudslide victims in Tibet reportedly caused offense in China because of its wording. The underlying mudslide is the relevant disaster, but no casualty or scale details are supplied.

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The incident combines a disaster with potential diplomatic friction involving how the affected region is described.

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  1. Tibet or Xizang? Why Real Madrid's condolences for mudslide victims hurt Chinese feelings – Asia News Network ↗asianews.network · Recorded source date: Sep 7, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC

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