According to a press release by the city government, the first rollout was completed by the end of March, with locations for installation chosen to help reduce the digital gap between schools in different parts of the city. The city also announced plans to spend NT$776 million this year to purchase 55,000 devices, to reach a one-device-per-student ratio by 2029.

Netizens flooded the comments with humor, with one user joking, “This is the most ‘face-saving’ moment your teeth will ever have,” and another adding, “Bro, your teeth are about to be the most exfoliated part of your body.”

The departed Kaohsiung officer was known for twice surviving helicopter crashes while serving in the airborne police unit, now part of the National Airborne Service Corps. In February 2005, he and three others survived after a Dolphin helicopter crashed into the sea off Taichung Port during a rescue training exercise. In January 2008, he was again among the survivors when another helicopter crashed during a mountain rescue mission after its tail rotor struck the ground during landing.

“This level of concentration [in the Dianbao River basin in Kaohsiung] is a powerful indicator that they are not just surviving—they are thriving and reproducing,” the Association warned.

One of the most unique interactive features introduced at the temple is the “Letter to My Future Self” initiative. Visitors are invited to sit in the Dacheng Hall to reflect and write down their current thoughts, wishes, or unfinished goals.

City officials said traffic safety work remains ongoing and called for public cooperation, saying the government will continue pursuing its “4-E” strategy for improvement: Engineering, Education, Enforcement, and Encouraging public transportation.

The students demonstrated mastery of layering, contouring, and gradient techniques, transforming basic hairstyles into sharp, professional looks in just 20 minutes. One student, Xiao-ping (小萍), showcased her versatility by completing both female and male haircuts, proving her readiness for the diverse demands of a commercial salon environment.

At the center of the relocation ideas is a broader planning question: Should Kaohsiung continue operating under its current dual-administrative-center structure following the 2010 county-city merger, or use future infrastructure projects to create a more unified administrative hub?

The government aims to finalize all environmental and urban planning reviews by the end of 2026, with the goal of starting physical relocation in 2027.

If successful, the pilot could offer a relatively simple way to improve walking conditions at some of the city’s most exposed transfer points. But the broader debate is likely to center on whether Kaohsiung is prepared to treat shade as essential public infrastructure rather than a seasonal afterthought.