Key facts
- Super Typhoon Champi is heading towards Taiwan and mainland China.
- The storm is expected to impact southern Japan.
- US and Japanese forces have modified a military exercise due to the storm.
Super Typhoon Champi is approaching the coasts of eastern Asia, prompting airlines to cancel and reschedule flights. Hong Kong's HK Express canceled 10 flights between Hong Kong and Taiwan on Friday, with four additional flights to Taichung and Kaohsiung postponed until Saturday. Japan Airlines has preemptively canceled flights at nine airports between October 22 and 24. Authorities in Thailand have also warned of potential travel disruptions for passengers flying to Taiwan. The storm is expected to impact major Chinese airports, including Wenzhou Longwan, Fuzhou Changle, Ningbo Lishe, Hangzhou Xiaoshan, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Pudong, and Xiamen Gaoqi. US and Japanese forces are modifying a major military exercise in the region due to the typhoon's projected path.