2025 年 12 月 31 日|HOT 基礎英文新聞|S1 EP137
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第一則:中共軍演擾亂航班 逾十萬旅客受影響
中共自12月30日上午8點至晚間6點在台灣周邊劃設臨時危險區。民航局表示,多條國際航路受阻,超過十萬名旅客行程被迫調整;金門與馬祖航班大幅取消,約6,000人受影響。
共軍並釋出多款機艦與無人機畫面,逼近台灣周邊海空域。國防部強調情勢已妥善應對,而美國總統川普則表示,他不擔心台海局勢。
Chinese Military Drills Disrupt Flights, Affect Over 100,000 Travelers
China set temporary danger zones around Taiwan from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on December 30. Taiwan’s Civil Aviation Administration said that many international routes were blocked, and over 100,000 travelers were forced to change their plans. Flights to Kinmen and Matsu were heavily canceled, affecting about 6,000 people.
The Chinese military also released videos of several aircraft, ships, and drones moving close to Taiwan’s surrounding air and sea areas. Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense said that the situation is well handled, while U.S. President Donald Trump said that he is not worried about tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
第二則:勞保撥補入法 政府負最後支付責任
立法院三讀通過「勞工保險條例」修正案,正式將政府撥補入法,並明定中央政府負最後支付責任。行政院預計在明年再撥補勞保基金近1,300億元。
依修法內容,若當年度保費收入不足以支應給付,中央政府必須撥入經費。條文也要求主管機關至少每3年檢討財務,並將勞保保費與滯納金排除債務免責,以保障勞工權益。
Labor Insurance Funding Enters Law as Government Takes Final Payment Responsibility
The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Labor Insurance Act, which officially make government funding a legal requirement and state that the central government must take final payment responsibility. The Executive Yuan plans to provide nearly NT$130 billion to the Labor Insurance Fund next year.
Under the amended law, if annual premium income is not enough to cover payments, the central government must add financial support. The law also requires authorities to review the fund’s finances at least every three years and excludes labor insurance premiums and late fees from debt forgiveness to protect workers’ rights.
第三則:Meta擬收購中國AI新創公司 加速整合先進技術
Meta宣布將收購中國AI新創公司Manus,進一步強化旗下平台的人工智慧整合。路透社報導,Meta近年透過策略性投資與併購加速布局AI,包括今年大幅投資Scale AI,使該公司估值達290億美元。
Manus主要研發通用型AI代理,可自動執行研究與任務,並已宣稱效能超越OpenAI的同類產品。Meta表示將營運並銷售Manus的服務,並整合至Meta AI等消費端與企業端產品。
Meta Plans to Acquire Chinese AI Startup to Boost Advanced Integration
Meta announced that it will acquire the Chinese AI startup Manus to further strengthen AI integration across its platforms. Reuters reported that Meta has expanded its AI strategy through investments and acquisitions, including a major investment in Scale AI this year, which raised the company’s valuation to 29 billion U.S. dollars.
Manus mainly develops general AI agents that can automatically complete research and tasks, and it has claimed performance beyond OpenAI’s similar products. Meta said it will operate and sell Manus’ services and integrate them into Meta AI for both consumer and enterprise products.
第四則:Pocky熱銷30年 揭開稱霸台灣3大關鍵
Pocky在台灣熱銷超過30年,並在2020年成立台灣子公司後強化產品力。公司透過深度訪談不斷開發多種新口味,成功吸引年輕族群,也推出巡迴車直接接觸消費者。
面對去年可可價格飆漲,公司以聯名與試吃維持品牌價值。格力高同時擴大多元品類,包括植物奶與家庭零食,並以分眾策略持續提升市場版圖。
Pocky Leads Taiwan’s Market for 30 Years with Three Key Strategies
Pocky has been a top seller in Taiwan for over 30 years, and the company strengthened its product power after setting up its Taiwan branch in 2020. The company keeps developing new flavors through in-depth interviews, successfully attracting the younger generation, and it also sends out a touring truck to meet consumers directly.
Facing last year’s surge in cocoa prices, the company used brand collaborations and tasting events to maintain its brand value. Glico is also expanding its product lines, including plant-based drinks and family snacks, and it continues to grow its market share through a segmented strategy.
第五則:任何人都有可能心累 職涯倦怠如何找回方向
職業倦怠並非資深員工專利,隨世代變遷,工作價值由重視穩定轉向追求生活平衡與自我實現,使 Z 世代平均任職時間僅 2.3 年,卻同樣面臨倦怠。
倦怠分為靈感、目標、孤獨、能量與感受五種類型,專家建議透過長期思維調整、壓力調適、制度檢視,以及工具優化,重新找回工作節奏。
Burnout Can Happen to Anyone, Finding Direction When Your Career Feels Stuck
Job burnout is not limited to senior employees. As work values shift from stability to work life balance and self fulfillment, Gen Z workers stay in one job for an average of 2.3 years but still face burnout.
Burnout can be divided into five types: loss of inspiration, unclear goals, loneliness, low energy, and emotional exhaustion. Experts suggest restoring work rhythm by adjusting long term thinking, managing stress, reviewing workplace systems, and improving tools.
Let’s wrap up today’s episode. We’ve learned about some important events happening around the world.
China’s drills disrupted major flight routes and affected thousands of travelers, even as Taiwan said the situation is controlled and President Trump voiced no concern.
The amendments make the government responsible for labor insurance funding and add safeguards to protect workers’ rights.
Meta’s planned acquisition of Manus highlights its push to expand AI capabilities through strategic investments and to bring advanced AI agents into its consumer and enterprise products.
Pocky stays on top in Taiwan by innovating flavors, engaging consumers, and expanding diverse product lines to keep its brand strong and its market growing.
As work priorities move toward balance and self fulfillment, burnout has become a common problem even among younger workers with shorter careers.
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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