Taiwan's counties and cities implemented upgraded security measures for New Year's Eve 2026 parties on December 31, including additional police deployments, military drills, security checkpoints, and prohibited items lists, following Interior Minister Liu Shifang's instructions on the morning of December 30 to address crowd gatherings and security risks. The National Police Department mobilized more than 8,000 officers to protect public safety and order during New Year's Eve parties and New Year's Day flag-raising ceremonies, as stated in a report to the news editorial department. Minister Liu Shifang convened the instructions on December 30 morning, according to the National Police Department. Counties and cities set up security checkpoints and announced prohibited items lists similar to those at large concerts, marking differences from previous years' admission specifications, as detailed in an overview of the security upgrades.
