Taiwan shuts schools and businesses as Typhoon Champi approaches; one dead, 1,200 evacuated

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Typhoon Champi shuts Taiwan; one dead, more than 1,200 evacuated

Most businesses and schools in Taiwan were closed on Friday as Typhoon Champi approached, and hundreds of regional flights were canceled. Authorities reported at least one death, dozens of injuries and more than 1,200 people evacuated from their homes. The day before, local mayors had been weighing closures of work and schools.

• At least one person died and dozens were injured, according to authorities.
• More than 1,200 people were evacuated from their homes.
• Hundreds of regional flights were canceled.