Premier Chou Promotes Disaster Resilience, Reviews National Emergency Communications Network Drill.

Premier Chu Rong-tai conducted a visit to the northern region today, aimed at inspecting the progress of the 2026 Urban Resilience (Air Defense) Exercise. The exercise aims to enhance the country's disaster relief capabilities and emergency response capabilities, and in conjunction with the exercise, a mobile communication network slowdown drill was conducted. The purpose of this drill is to simulate a scenario where mobile networks may be disrupted or paralyzed in emergency situations, thereby assessing and improving the emergency capabilities and resilience of various public services.

The Executive Yuan stated that, following confirmation by the cross-ministerial emergency center, police, fire departments, and emergency medical services, all critical public services operated normally during the exercise period and were not affected by the mobile network slowdown. This implies that even in situations where mobile network speeds are reduced, the relevant public services can maintain normal operation and response capabilities. This is an important achievement, as it demonstrates the resilience and emergency capabilities of public services, enabling citizens to receive timely and effective assistance and services in the face of emergency situations.

This exercise and mobile network slowdown drill have significant importance in enhancing Taiwan's disaster relief and emergency capabilities. As Taiwan is located on a seismic belt and a typhoon-prone area, the frequency of natural disasters is relatively high, making it crucial to enhance disaster relief and emergency capabilities. Through such exercises and drills, not only can the emergency capabilities of public services be reviewed and improved, but citizens' disaster awareness and self-protection capabilities can also be enhanced. Additionally, the exercise and drill can promote coordination and cooperation among departments and units, forming a more comprehensive and effective disaster relief and emergency system.

During the visit to the Taipei Railway Station Joint Disaster Prevention Center, Premier Chu Rong-tai conducted on-site inspections and guidance on the exercise and drill. This indicates the Executive Yuan's emphasis and concern for enhancing disaster relief and emergency capabilities. Through such inspections and guidance, the Premier can better understand the progress of the exercise and drill, and also provide guidance and requirements to relevant departments and units, promoting the smooth progress and success of the exercise and drill.

In addition to enhancing disaster relief and emergency capabilities, this exercise and mobile network slowdown drill also have significant importance for the normal operation of public services and citizens' life safety. Through the exercise and drill, public services' emergency capabilities can be reviewed and improved, ensuring that citizens can receive timely and effective assistance and services in emergency situations. At the same time, the exercise and drill can promote citizens' disaster awareness and self-protection capabilities, enabling them to be more confident and effective in responding to emergencies.

In summary, this year's 2026 Urban Resilience (Air Defense) Exercise and mobile network slowdown drill are an extremely important and meaningful activity. Through such exercises and drills, Taiwan can enhance its disaster relief and emergency capabilities, as well as promote the normal operation of public services and citizens' life safety. Premier Chu Rong-tai's visit and guidance played a crucial role in promoting the progress and success of the exercise and drill. In the future, Taiwan will continue to conduct such exercises and drills to repeatedly enhance its disaster relief and emergency capabilities, providing a stronger guarantee for citizens' life safety and well-being.