A disaster response drill in the waters surrounding Taiping Island in the Nansha (Spratly) Islands underscored the Republic of China (Taiwan) government’s commitment to providing emergency assistance and transforming the island into a base for humanitarian aid and supplies in the South China Sea, according to the Coast Guard Administration Nov. 30.
\r\nCGA Minister Lee Chung-wei said at a news conference in Taipei City that the previous day’s Operation Nanyuan No. 1 clearly demonstrated the capabilities of participating agencies to coordinate effectively in responding to emergency situations. |