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第一則：台灣有事論引怒火 日中緊張急速升溫
日本首相高市早苗在國會答詢中表示，若中國侵略台灣，情勢可能構成日本行使「集體自衛權」的「存立危機事態」，被視為突破既有的模糊戰略。
此番表態引發北京強烈反應，不僅召見日本駐中大使，罕見發布旅遊警示，更發表了威脅言論。為避免局勢升溫，日本外務省亞洲大洋洲局長金井正彰緊急赴北京滅火，重申日方立場未變並主張和平對話。日本民意對此看法分歧，儘管爭議不斷，高市內閣支持率仍維持 69%。
Taiwan Statement Sets Off Firestorm, Japan–China Tensions Spike
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said in a parliamentary session that if China invades Taiwan, it could become a “situation of crisis of survival,” allowing Japan to use its right of “collective self-defense.” Her comment marks a clear shift from Japan’s usual strategic ambiguity.
Beijing reacted strongly, summoning Japan’s ambassador to China, issuing a rare travel advisory, and making threatening comments. To calm tensions, Masaki Kanai from Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs traveled to Beijing and repeated that Japan’s position had not changed, calling for peaceful dialogue. Public opinion in Japan is split, but the Takaichi Cabinet still holds a 69% approval rating.
第二則：勞保財務告急！2031恐破產立院加速審查
勞保老年年金因「活愈久、領愈多」的累滾效益，財務負擔持續加重，勞保基金預估將在 2031 年面臨破產。
目前超過 187 萬名退休勞工領取老年年金，平均每月 19,344 元，隨著投保薪資、年資提高及物價調漲，月領超過 2 萬元者占 46.31%，預期至年底將過半數。為穩定勞保財務，立法院於 11 月 17 日排審《勞工保險條例》修正草案，對政府最終支付責任入法。
Labor Insurance Crisis! 2031 Bankruptcy Pushes Lawmakers to Speed Up Review
Because the Labor Insurance old-age pension increases the longer people live, its financial burden has continued to grow. The Labor Insurance Fund is now expected to run out of money by 2031.
More than 1.87 million retired workers currently receive old-age pensions, averaging NT$19,344 a month. As insured wages, service years, and price levels increase, 46.31% now receive over NT$20,000, a share expected to exceed half by year-end. To stabilize the system, the Legislative Yuan scheduled a November 17 review of an amendment that would place the government’s ultimate payment responsibility into law.
第三則：AI帶動市場！台灣IT廠10月營收持續飆升
受 AI 需求帶動，台灣主要 IT 廠今年 10 月營收連續第 20 個月成長，規模突破 1 兆元再創新高。
台灣 IT 廠供應大量產品與半導體給蘋果、微軟、輝達等客戶，AI 用伺服器與先進晶片需求強勁成主要推力，列入「Asia300」的台積電、鴻海等 19 家企業，10 月合計營收達 1 兆 9,538 億元，年增 11.8%，而AI相關產品占比較低的企業則表現不一。
AI is driving the market, Taiwan’s IT firms saw their October revenues continue to surge
Driven by strong AI demand, Taiwan’s major IT manufacturers saw revenue grow for the 20th straight month in October, with monthly earnings surpassing NT$1 trillion and reaching a new record high.
Taiwan’s IT manufacturers supply large amounts of products and semiconductors to major clients such as Apple, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, with strong demand for AI servers and advanced chips driving growth. The 19 companies listed in the “Asia300” index, including TSMC and Foxconn, reported combined October revenue of NT$1.9538 trillion, up 11.8% from a year earlier. Companies with a smaller share of AI-related products, however, showed more mixed performance.
第四則：渴望時間自主！Z世代挑戰傳統五天工作制
Z 世代質疑為何要連續工作五天，他們更傾向在週三休息以維持平衡，使四天工作制成為關注焦點。
英國大型實驗顯示，不減薪採行四天工時，企業生產力與銷售額並未下降，韓國世福蘭斯醫院案例指出，即使薪資減少 10%，員工對工作生活平衡的滿意度明顯提升，醫療品質亦獲肯定。整體而言，年輕世代追求時間自主，並將零工模式視為替代選項。
Time Freedom Matters! Gen Z Calls Out the Five-Day Work Routine
Gen Z is questioning why they need to work five days in a row, with many preferring a break on Wednesdays to stay balanced. This shift in attitudes has made the four-day workweek a major topic of discussion.
A large UK study found that adopting a four-day workweek without cutting salaries did not reduce productivity or sales. A case from South Korea’s Severance Hospital showed that even with a 10% pay cut, employee satisfaction with work-life balance increased noticeably, and the quality of medical services also received positive feedback. Overall, the younger generation is seeking more control over their time and sees gig work as an alternative option.
第五則：AI掀求職革命！履歷海嘯重塑招募戰局
AI已進入求職與招募領域，掀起求職者與企業間的「AI鬥法」。調查顯示，約65%的求職者使用AI協助撰寫履歷或準備面試，其中，IT與電信產業使用AI的求職者，高達95%成功錄取理想職位。
為因應AI帶來的「履歷海嘯」，企業也加速導入AI以提升篩選效率，並計畫提高錄用門檻。然而，這場競爭也造成企業擔心誤聘能力不足者，而求職者則對缺乏人際互動的AI面試感到不信任。
AI Takes Over the Job Market, Resume Tsunami Reshapes Hiring
AI has entered the job search and recruitment field, creating an “AI battle” between job seekers and employers. A survey shows that about 65% of job seekers use AI to help write resumes or prepare for interviews. In the IT and telecommunications industries, 95% of those who used AI successfully got their desired jobs.
To deal with the “resume tsunami” caused by AI, companies are speeding up the use of AI to improve screening efficiency and plan to raise hiring standards. However, this competition has also raised concerns, as companies worry about hiring underqualified workers by mistake, while job seekers feel uneasy about AI interviews that lack human interaction.
Let’s wrap up today’s episode. We’ve learned about some important events happening around the world.
Japan’s new statement on defending Taiwan has sparked sharp reactions from China, pushing both sides into heightened diplomatic tension.
Growing pension costs have put Taiwan’s labor insurance fund at risk, leading the government to advance a reform plan to ensure its stability.
Strong AI demand continued to boost Taiwan’s IT industry, pushing major manufacturers to new record revenues in October.
More young people are pushing for flexible schedules as support grows for shorter workweeks and greater control over their time.
AI is reshaping the job market as both companies and job seekers increasingly rely on it, raising concerns about fairness, hiring quality, and the loss of human connection in recruitment.
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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