China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR)'s Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau on Sunday issued signal No. 10, the top-level warning, at 12:30 local time under the effect of Typhoon Wipha.
All public transportation services in Macao were suspended, as was the traffic on all four cross-sea bridges. According to the Macao Civil Aviation Authority, as of noon, a total of 140 flights were canceled and 13 rescheduled.
Staying on the 13th floor of a building near the coast, one could feel the building slightly swaying in the strong wind. Doors and windows were heard rattling.
Following the Macao SAR's Chief Executive's dispatch, the checkpoint at Macao Port Zone in Hengqin Port began to be temporarily closed at 11:00 local time. The Border Gate Checkpoint, the Qingmao Checkpoint, and the Zhuhai-Macao Cross-Border Industrial Zone Checkpoint were suspended earlier in the day.
The Macao SAR declared an "immediate prevention stage" on Sunday morning, and a yellow storm surge warning was in effect. The signals No. 8 and No. 9 were issued at 04:00 and 11:00 local time, respectively.
According to the Macao Civil Protection Operations Center, the water treatment plants and water supply services were normally operating. The First Level Opening System for Emergency Shelter was activated.
Macao issues top typhoon signal as Wipha approaches
China's express delivery sector handled 180.74 billion parcels in the first 11 months of 2025, representing a 14.9 percent year-on-year increase, data from the State Post Bureau showed on Tuesday.
This year, policies such as consumer goods trade-ins have stimulated consumers' demand for upgrades, resulting in a significant increase in express delivery volumes. In the first 11 months, the volume of express deliveries for large items like furniture and home appliances surged by approximately 30 percent year on year.
At the same time, the enhancement of supportive infrastructure in the central and western regions has led to a steady increase in express delivery services. Notably, areas such as Guizhou Province in southwest China, Shaanxi Province and Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in northwest China reported their annual growth rate in express delivery volumes exceeding 30 percent.
The express delivery industry continues to strengthen its technological innovation capabilities by applying robots, AI system, unmanned delivery vehicles and drones.
"Express delivery companies have increased the application of smart equipment, transitioning from improving individual segment efficiencies to enhancing overall network and supply chain effectiveness. The market has experienced rapid growth, and service quality steadily improved. The robust development of the express delivery industry not only demonstrates the vitality of China's economy but also provides solid support for serving public needs and promoting industrial upgrades," said Liu Jiang, director of the strategic planning department at the State Post Bureau's Development Research Center.
China's express delivery sector posts double-digit growth in first 11 months
