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"The Chinese and U.S. sides have remained in communication on arrangements for interactions between the two heads of state later this year," Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a press briefing in Beijing on Thursday.
China, U.S. keep communication regarding interaction between heads of state this year: spokesman
China's Zhejiang Province and Shanghai have ramped up preparations as Typhoon Saudel advances toward the country's eastern coastline.
In response to the potential wind and rain impacts of Saudel, the 18th typhoon of the year, coastal areas of Ningbo in Zhejiang activated the highest typhoon emergency response starting at 18:00 Wednesday.
As part of the response, Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in Zhejiang has evacuated 55 large container vessels, with all terminals suspending operations.
In Shanghai's Chongming District, ferry services were fully suspended on Thursday.
Shanghai's flood control department began coordinating hydraulic hubs on Tuesday to discharge water and free up storage capacity ahead of the storm.
Zhejiang, Shanghai ramp up preparations as Typhoon Saudel approaches China's coastline
