Chinese authorities have evacuated more than 600,000 people from the eastern coastal city of Wenzhou as Typhoon Bavi approaches, marking a significant escalation in emergency preparations for the major manufacturing hub.
The storm, which previously pummeled Japan’s southern Sakishima island chain with violent winds and heavy rain, is now tracking toward the Zhejiang province coast, prompting widespread shutdowns of schools, factories, and transport networks.
The shift in the typhoon’s trajectory has intensified focus on potential disruptions to regional supply chains.
Wenzhou is a critical node for automotive parts, electronics, and light manufacturing, and any prolonged power outages or port closures could ripple through global inventories.
Markets are monitoring the situation for signs of logistical bottlenecks, particularly in sectors reliant on just-in-time delivery from the region.
Typhoon Bavi has already caused significant damage across the Pacific, triggering deadly landslides in the Philippines and forcing emergency protocols in Taiwan.