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22 October 2026

As Typhoon Champi Nears, Taiwan’s Mayors Bet on a Popular Day Off

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As Typhoon Champi Nears, Taiwan’s Mayors Bet on a Popular Day Off

One expert said the likelihood that a mayor announces closure of work and school because of a typhoon increases 31 percent during an election year.

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