Typhoon Maria makes landfall in east China's Fujian

Shicheng pier is closed due to Typhoon Maria in Putian, southeast China's Fujian Province, July 11, 2018. Typhoon Maria, the eighth typhoon this year, made landfall at around 9:10 a.m. Wednesday in Lianjiang County, bringing gales of up to 42 meters per second at its eye, according to local meteorological authorities. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)