Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Champi weakens; widespread flight cancellations and closures disrupt daily life. Taiwan shuts down ahead of weakening Typhoon Champi, hundreds of flights cancelled left A high wave hits ashore in Keelung, northern Taiwan on Thursday (October 22, 2026), as typhoon Champi approaches the area. AP AP https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/r4zut3/article71614390.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Extreme_Weather_Taiwan_Storm_34163.jpg CHIANG YING-YING A high wave hits ashore in Keelung, northern Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, as typhoon Champi approaches the area.