by Emmitt Barry, with reporting from Washington D.C. Bureau Staff(Worthy News) – China is preparing to evacuate 400,000 people as Super Typhoon Ragasa barrels toward its southeastern coast, after slamming the Philippines and Taiwan with destructive winds, torrential rains, and life-threatening storm surges. Taiwan: Coastal ShutdownsThough Taiwan was spared a direct hit, officials ordered closures in Taitung and Pingtung counties as well as the Orchid and Green Islands. China: Shenzhen Braces for ImpactChina’s National Meteorological Centre said Ragasa is expected to make landfall between Shenzhen and Xuwen county in Guangdong province by Wednesday. Shenzhen officials announced plans to relocate 400,000 residents from low-lying and flood-prone areas, and the city’s airport will suspend flights from Tuesday night. Hong Kong: Flights CanceledHong Kong officials said weather would “deteriorate rapidly” Tuesday.