【中英文新聞】美國暫停對台軍售｜0到18歲月領5千能救生育？｜輝達退出中國？華為強勢崛起｜無限休假真的是福利嗎？｜大家都這麼想？小心認知偏誤陷阱｜20260525
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2026 年 5 月 25 日｜HOT 基礎英文新聞｜S1 EP235
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※本集節目引用之新聞與圖片來源：經濟日報、自由時報、風傳媒、經理人、巫師札記
第一則：美國傳暫停對台軍售 台美關係受關注
美國代理海軍部長曹洪於 5 月 21 日表示，美國目前正暫停一項價值 140 億美元的對台軍售案，原因與美國因應中東局勢及彈藥調度有關。不過美方強調，未來是否恢復軍售，仍將由川普政府進一步決定。
消息曝光後，引發外界對美國軍備庫存與台美關係的關注。賴清德總統也呼籲美國持續對台軍售，以維持區域和平與安全。
U.S. Reportedly Pauses Arms Sales to Taiwan, Raising Concerns Over Taiwan-U.S. Relations
Acting U.S. Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said on May 21 that the United States is currently pausing a 14 billion U.S. dollar arms sale to Taiwan. He said the decision is related to the United States adjusting ammunition supplies and responding to tensions in the Middle East. However, U.S. officials stressed that whether the arms sales will continue in the future will still be decided by the Trump administration.
After the news was reported, concerns grew over U.S. military stockpiles and Taiwan-U.S. relations. President Lai Ching-te also called on the United States to continue arms sales to Taiwan in order to maintain regional peace and security.
第二則：少子化津貼掀正反論戰 近六成不看好
賴清德總統於 5 月 20 日提出「0 到 18 歲每月 5,000 元成長津貼」政策，希望改善台灣少子化問題。民進黨表示，政府將投入每年 2,000 億元預算，協助家庭減輕育兒負擔。
不過，時代力量批評，單純發現金無法真正解決少子化，應優先投入社會住宅、育嬰制度與公共福利改革。Yahoo 網路民調也顯示，超過 59% 網友認為，這項政策對改善少子化幫助有限。
Debate Grows Over Child Subsidy Policy as Nearly 60% Remain Unconvinced
President Lai Ching-te introduced a new policy on May 20 that would provide a monthly growth allowance of 5,000 Taiwan dollars for people from age 0 to 18. The government hopes the policy will help improve Taiwan’s low birthrate problem. The Democratic Progressive Party said the government plans to invest 200 billion Taiwan dollars each year to help reduce the financial burden on families raising children.
However, the New Power Party criticized the policy and said simply giving out cash cannot truly solve the low birthrate problem. The party said the government should instead focus on social housing, parental leave systems, and public welfare reforms. A Yahoo online poll also showed that more than 59% of voters believe the policy will have limited effect on improving the low birthrate situation.
第三則：黃仁勳坦言輝達讓出中國市場 華為 AI 晶片崛起
輝達執行長黃仁勳近日表示，在美國持續擴大 AI 晶片出口限制後，輝達在中國 AI 晶片市場的占有率已大幅下滑，中國市場也正快速轉向華為等本土晶片方案。
外界分析，中國科技企業近年因擔憂供應鏈風險，開始加速發展國產 AI 晶片與軟體生態。隨著華為昇騰晶片持續擴大應用，市場也關注，華為是否有機會進一步成為中國 AI 基礎設施的核心力量。
Jensen Huang Admits Nvidia Is Losing China Market as Huawei AI Chips Rise
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently said that after the United States continued expanding export restrictions on AI chips, Nvidia’s market share in China’s AI chip market has dropped sharply. The Chinese market is also quickly turning to local chip solutions such as Huawei.
Analysts said that Chinese technology companies have recently accelerated the development of domestic AI chips and software ecosystems because of concerns over supply chain risks. As Huawei’s Ascend chips continue expanding their applications, the market is also watching whether Huawei could further become a core force in China’s AI infrastructure.
第四則：無限休假是福利還是陷阱？專家解析制度盲點
職場專家指出，「無限休假制度」近年成為企業熱門管理方式，員工可以依照需求自由安排休假，只要能完成工作即可。不過實際運作中，部分員工反而因為擔心影響工作或評價而不敢請假。
如果公司沒有持續追蹤員工的休假情況，制度可能流於形式。專家建議，企業應定期檢視員工休假數據，確保制度真正落實，才能避免無限休假變成新的職場壓力來源。
Is Unlimited Vacation Benefit or Hidden Trap? Experts Explain the Issue
Workplace experts say the “unlimited vacation plan” has become a popular management practice in recent years. Employees can arrange their vacation based on their own needs as long as they complete their work. However, in real situations, some employees may hesitate to take leave because they worry it could affect their work performance or evaluation.
Experts say the system may become meaningless if companies do not continue to track employees’ vacation usage. Experts suggest that companies should regularly review vacation data to make sure the policy is truly implemented. This can help prevent unlimited vacation from becoming a new source of workplace pressure.
第五則：大家都跟我想的一樣？小心「錯誤共識效應」
史丹佛大學的實驗發現，人類普遍存在「錯誤共識效應」。人們習慣將自身思維投射在他人身上，往往認為他人與自己抱持相似看法。
這種認知偏誤與「可得性捷思法」有關，使我們過度信任主觀經驗而忽略多元觀點。若能意識到思考偏誤的存在，能有效減少因先入為主而產生的誤解與爭吵。
Does Everyone Think the Same as Me? Watch Out for the “False Consensus Effect”
An experiment by Stanford University found that people commonly experience the “false consensus effect.” People often project their own thoughts onto others and believe that others share the same opinions.
This cognitive bias is related to the “availability heuristic,” which causes us to over-rely on subjective experiences while ignoring diverse viewpoints. If we become aware of these thinking biases, we can reduce misunderstandings and arguments caused by our own assumptions.
Let’s wrap up today’s episode. We’ve learned about some important events happening around the world.
The reported pause in U.S. arms sales to Taiwan has raised concerns about military supplies, regional security, and the future of Taiwan-U.S. relations.
Taiwan’s new child subsidy policy has sparked debate, with supporters hoping it will ease parenting costs while critics question whether cash payments can truly solve the low birthrate problem.
As U.S. chip restrictions continue, China is rapidly shifting toward domestic AI chip technologies, with Huawei emerging as a key player in the country’s growing AI industry.
Experts say unlimited vacation plans may offer flexibility, but without proper tracking they can discourage employees from taking leave and may create new workplace pressure.
Researchers at Stanford found the “False Consensus Effect,” showing that we often wrongly assume others share our personal beliefs.
In the next episode, we will together explore the recent hot news with you in the morning. Don’t forget to come back. Have a nice day and hear me next time. Bye.
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