On July 21, Beijing was hit by a severe rainstorm, the worst in 61 years. Flash floods erupted in Fangshan, emergencies were declared in Mentougou, and people were trapped under the Guangqumen Bridge... Each of these vibrant lives suddenly became victims of this torrential downpour, with life and property safety facing serious threats. As the rain poured down, various departments including firefighting, transportation, sanitation, and television stations actively engaged in rescue efforts. At the same time, compassion connected every ordinary citizen, as they helped each other through the storm and emerged from danger.
During this rare heavy rainstorm, Beijing Television conducted a 16-hour news live broadcast, promptly conveying information to the public. Approximately one-third of the reporters used Beijing Unicom's 3G television signal return equipment in their coverage. Amid the storm, Beijing Television reporter Huang Haining rushed to the front lines of disaster relief with a camera and signal return equipment, conducting real-time interviews at various locations such as Workers' Stadium and Capital Airport, providing high-definition and smooth television footage for on-site reporting. Huang Haining believes that Beijing Unicom's 3G return technology played a significant role during this rainstorm and should be promoted for emergency response situations. Compared to traditional television signal transmission methods, 3G return technology shows clear advantages in news reporting during natural disasters; the heavy rain did not cause significant disruptions to the return signal, and the Unicom 3G signal remained stable as usual. Although thunderstorms occurred in many areas yesterday, the reports sent back by the reporters still met the broadcasting requirements of the television station. The 3G network ensured the return of television signals, providing a strong information channel for disaster relief efforts.
