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Typhoon makes landfall in China after forcing nearly two million to flee

Bavi has whipped up strong winds and dumped heavy rain

BEIJING - Typhoon Bavi made landfall late Saturday in eastern China, packing strong winds as it roared ashore after authorities evacuated nearly two million people, state media said.

Before reaching China, the storm lashed northern Taiwan and Japan's remote southwestern islands, toppling trees and leaving tens of thousands without power.

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