
During the media question period of the Kaohsiung mayoral election debate, Lai Ruilong emphasized the continuation of Chen Qimai's administration and the promotion of AI and airport construction; Ke Zhien proposed an action plan for his first 100 days in office, advocating the promotion of a 24-hour airport and the establishment of an anti-bullying office, and emphasized Kaohsiung's future development plan.
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During the Kaohsiung mayoral election debate, candidates debated on municipal continuity, industrial development and infrastructure.
Kaohsiung Mayoral Election Debate, the 4th round of media questions in the second stage, Zhongtian News Big News host Ma Qianhui asked, Lai Ruilong’s Democratic Progressive Party has been in power in Kaohsiung for many years, why do Kaohsiung people give the Democratic Progressive Party another four years? What three specific reforms are proposed that are different from the current municipal administration, rather than just continuation and upgrade? I also asked Ke Zhien, what three things should be accomplished within 100 days of taking office? Which matter can be promoted by the city government itself even if the central government disagrees?
Lai Ruilong said that in his mind, Chen Qimai is a perfect mayor, and many of his policies have been continued. He and Chen Qimai jointly support the new airport plan. In addition to the new 88.8 billion Xiaogang Airport terminal that has been launched, now we are also striving for a new maritime airport with 24-hour takeoff and landing, so that cargo, business passengers and tourists can enter and exit more conveniently, and make arrangements for the next generation in advance.
Lai Ruilong said that he will also continue to work as an AI computing power and application center. There are 590 hectares of land in the Yawan District. Kaohsiung does not need to demolish Songshan Airport like Taipei, and can directly move in. In addition, we are now actively inviting companies such as Huida and AMD to invest in and support the development of the AI industry.
Lai Ruilong said that water control also requires one stick after another. Kaohsiung has built 26 flood detention ponds in recent years, with very good results. In the future, more detention ponds and pumping stations will continue to be added to reduce the problem of flooding. Chuanchuan must also continue to upgrade, take care of more labor friends, continue to make progress, and allow Kaohsiung to move towards the next golden decade.
Ke Zhien responded that he proposed three action plans in his first 100 days in office so that Kaohsiung will not only have 10 golden years in the future, but 20 years. Taking the Great Harbor Project as an example, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications of the Executive Yuan said in May this year that it needs to be evaluated and adjusted on a rolling basis. However, Kaohsiung must have a 24-hour airport with no curfew. In addition to the 80 billion new terminal in Xiaogang, the Ministry of Transportation must be specially requested. Go ahead and do it. Former Mayor Han Kuo-yu Ti’s Nanxing plan was ridiculed by everyone. As a result, everyone now thinks it is a good location. In terms of the future development of Kaohsiung, the 24-hour airport is very important. Water flow technical issues must be solved. The country’s first anti-bullying office must also be proposed. In the future, whether through social workers or social safety nets, a friendly environment can be created.

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