Taiwan shuts down schools and businesses as Typhoon Champi approaches

• Most shops and schools were shut across Taiwan on Friday as Typhoon Champi neared the island, forcing hundreds of people to leave their homes ahead of the powerful storm.
• The typhoon is expected to sweep past Taiwan's northeast as it moves towards China and Japan, triggering the cancellation of hundreds of flights in the region.
• At least one person has been killed in Taiwan after being swept away by waves whipped up by the typhoon, authorities said.