China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi; likely to make landfall in eastern Fujian on July 11
China and Taiwan are preparing for Typhoon Bavi, which is expected to be one of the most powerful storms to hit the region in years. This comes as China continues to recover from the damage caused by the recent Typhoon Maysak.
Why it matters
The increasing frequency and intensity of such storms highlight the growing impact of climate change on regional economies and public safety.
China and Taiwan were bracing for possibly the most destructive tropical storm in years as Typhoon Bavi churned southeast of Taiwan on Thursday (July 9, 2026), with winds near 200 kph (124 mph), and as parts of China were still reeling from Typhoon Maysak.
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