About 20,000 people were evacuated from potentially hazardous areas ahead of the storm, China’s official Xinhua News Agency said. Fishing boats returned to port and more than 21,000 crew members came onshore.
Kajiki gained strength as it moved west over the sea with maximum sustained winds of 162 kilometers (100 miles) per hour, China's National Meteorological Center said.
Rainfall of 25 to 35 centimeters (10 to 14 inches) was forecast for southern parts of Hainan island including Sanya, a popular beach resort.
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