Fujian Province, east China - Oct 4, 2023 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Aerial shots of ferry terminal
2. Ship docking
3. Passengers getting off ship
4. Passengers leaving ferry terminal
5. Various of China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) officers patrolling at sea

Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, south China - Oct 3, 2023 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
6. Beach
7. Sea
8. Various of boats on land

China's coastal provinces of Fujian and Guangdong have braced for potential storm surge in the face of approaching Typhoon Koinu, with ferry services canceled, boats stored on land and scenic spots closed.

According to China's National Meteorological Center, Typhoon Koinu, observed at 22.0 degrees north latitude and 124.0 degrees east longitude at 05:00 on Wednesday, is expected to travel northwestward at a speed of 10 to 15 km per hour and gradually move closer to the southern coastal areas of Taiwan.

Meanwhile, gales are forecast to sweep across parts of the East China Sea and the South China Sea, as well as hit coastal areas of the eastern province of Fujian from Wednesday to Thursday morning.

29 passenger ferries on 23 routes on the coast of Fujian have suspended services, and 99 operation vessels have temporarily held off work for 52 offshore construction projects, after the province activated Level III typhoon emergency response on Tuesday.

As a popular destination for holidaymakers during the ongoing eight-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday, tourist attractions across Fujian made announcements on temporary closure on Wednesday.

The southern province of Guangdong is also expected to be affected by the typhoon.

On Wednesday afternoon, the Guangdong provincial headquarters for flood, drought and wind control raised its emergency response for wind from Level IV to Level III.

China has a four-tier response system for extreme weather conditions, with level I being the most severe response.