Hong Kong: Chinese authorities have announced the cancellation of all flights to and from Haikou's international airport in Hainan starting at 11 p.m. local time on Saturday, October 4, as Typhoon Matmo approaches the southern province. The storm is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to southern China, including Guangdong and Yunnan provinces. In response, Haikou will suspend all schools, work, and public transportation from Saturday afternoon through Sunday.

The timing of Typhoon Matmo coincides with China's National Day holiday, during which approximately 2.36 billion passenger trips are expected. This surge in travel heightens the potential for significant disruptions in transportation and tourism sectors. Haikou had planned nearly 150 cultural events and more than 10 spor

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