China, Japan Ground Ferries, Flights as Typhoon Approaches

Fishing boats are anchored ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Hinnamnor at a port in Yeosu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2022. Jang Duck-jong/Yonhap via AP

BEIJING—Cities in eastern China suspended ferry services and classes and flights were canceled in Japan on Sunday as Typhoon Hinnamnor, the strongest global storm this year, blew its way past Taiwan and the Koreas with fierce winds and heavy rains.

Shanghai grounded ferry services. The eastern business hub of Wenzhou ordered all classes suspended on Monday.