Explainer: How new typhoon names are chosen, why old ones are retired

BEIJING, June 8 (Xinhua) -- China's meteorological authority on Monday released the official Chinese translations of nine new typhoon names that will enter the rotation for the western North Pacific and the South China Sea. They replace nine names, including Super Typhoon Yagi, that were permanently retired following the devastating 2024 typhoon season. The newcomers, ranging from Dim-sum to Wings, may sound sur