1.   Only Taiwan escaped the selloff, because a typhoon forced its markets to close.

2.   Financial markets in Tokyo were closed Wednesday for a national holiday, while a severe typhoon forced the closure of Hong Kong markets Thursday.

3.   MJC plans to finish drilling the new well in December, unless offshore typhoons force it to interrupt operations.

4.   The typhoon forced cancellation of airplane flights, trains and ferries throughout the nation.

5.   In Taipei, a passing typhoon forced the government to move its traditional outdoor national day parade into a small auditorium near the presidential palace.

6.   The typhoon forced the postponement of several school entrance examinations, and almost all offices and schools over the island were closed Wednesday and Thursday.

7.   The typhoon forced the postponement of several school entrance examinations, and almost all offices and schools over the island were closed Wednesdy and Thursday.