China’s Super Typhoon Ragasa Exposes Regional Vulnerabilities Amid Global Storm Surge

China’s southeastern coast is under siege from super typhoon Ragasa, described by Beijing’s meteorological services as the most powerful storm of 2025. With winds reaching hurricane strength and torrential rains set to batter Guangdong province, Chinese authorities have mobilized thousands of rescue teams and emergency supplies in a massive show of centralized state power. While Chinese officials scramble to contain damage—evacuating hundreds of thousands and halting transportation—the unfolding disaster raises critical questions about government preparedness, infrastructure resilience, and the broader implications for American interests in the Indo-Pacific region. Is China’s Reliance on Central Control Enough Against Growing Climate Extremes? The...