Ferries and schools suspended as China braces for Typhoon Hinnamnor

People make their way through heavy rain ahead of the approaching Typhoon Hinnamnor in Taipei, Taiwan (Chiang Ying-ying/AP)

Cities in eastern China have suspended ferry services and suspended schools as they brace for the arrival of Typhoon Hinnamnor, a strong storm that is expected to also affect neighbouring Taiwan, Japan and Korea.

Shanghai on Sunday suspended ferry services and deployed more than 50,000 police officers to aid with rescues and guide traffic away from danger areas.