2025 年 11 月 24 日｜HOT 基礎英文新聞｜S1 EP111
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第一則：賴清德壽司照登外媒 台日關係升溫引發關注
總統賴清德分享以日本鹿兒島鰤魚與北海道帆立貝製作的壽司午餐，引發網友熱烈回應，並登上日本多家媒體與外媒版面。日本指出，中國以檢驗理由暫停日本水產品進口，使中日關係再度緊張。
科技專家指出，日本首相高市早苗民意支持度高，未來將更強勢面對印太局勢，呼籲台灣把握台日互動升溫的契機，推動農漁業、科技與防務合作。
Lai Ching-te’s Sushi Photo Makes Global Headlines as Taiwan-Japan Ties Warm
President Lai Ching-te shared a sushi lunch made with yellowtail from Kagoshima and scallops from Hokkaido. The post drew strong reactions online and appeared in many Japanese media outlets and international reports. Japan said that China suspended imports of Japanese seafood for inspection reasons, which made relations between the two countries tense again.
A tech expert noted that Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has high public support and will take a stronger approach to Indo-Pacific issues in the future. The expert also urged Taiwan to seize the chance as Taiwan-Japan interaction increases and to promote cooperation in agriculture, technology, and defense.
第二則：美國務院罕見主動挺日 反對中國以武力改變現狀
美國國務院罕見主動發聲，強調美國對美日同盟與日本防衛的承諾堅定不移，並重申美國在台海、東海與南海都反對任何以武力或脅迫改變現狀的企圖。
美國駐日大使與多名官員相繼表態，指中國的行為是經濟脅迫，並表示美國將在爭端中堅定支持日本。專家也呼籲建立類似北約第五條款的經濟機制，以集體反制中國施壓。
The United States Department of State Voices Rare Support for Japan, Opposes China’s Use of Force
The United States Department of State made a rare statement saying that America’s commitment to the U.S.-Japan Alliance and Japan’s defense is unwavering. It also repeated that the United States opposes any attempt to change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, the East China Sea, or the South China Sea through force or coercion.
The U.S. ambassador to Japan and several officials said that China’s actions are a form of economic pressure, and they emphasized that the United States will firmly support Japan in any dispute. Experts also called for an economic mechanism similar to NATO’s Article Five to jointly counter China’s coercion.
第三則：WhatsApp爆漏洞 35億筆個資恐被看光
奧地利研究人員揭露，WhatsApp出現重大設計漏洞，讓他們以自動化方式比對出35億筆有效帳號資料，內容包含電話號碼、姓名與部分頭像。研究還發現，多數頭像可辨識人臉，部分帳號更屬於政府與軍方人士。
Meta表示已加強反爬蟲系統，並強調訊息仍具端對端加密，但專家提醒漏洞影響可能持續存在，呼籲外界持續關注平台資安。
WhatsApp Data Leak Exposes 3.5 Billion User Records
Researchers in Austria revealed that WhatsApp had a major design flaw that allowed them to automatically match 3.5 billion valid user accounts, including phone numbers, names, and some profile photos. The study also found that many profile photos showed identifiable faces, and some accounts even belonged to government and military personnel.
Meta said that it has strengthened its anti-scraping system and emphasized that messages are still protected by end-to-end encryption. However, experts warned that the impact of the flaw may continue and called on the public to keep paying attention to the platform’s security.
第四則：美國企業掀減員潮 營收成長也不再擴編
美國多家大型企業近期採取裁員或「遇缺不補」策略，盼由 AI 承擔更多工作。亞馬遜預計自11月28日起裁撤約3萬名白領員工，約占整體10%，並調整疫情期間的過度擴編。
華爾街日報指出，企業在營收成長下仍選擇縮減人力，原因包括物價上漲、經濟不確定性與 AI 效率提升。專家提醒，減員雖能降低成本，但可能加重員工負擔，並削弱企業培養未來領導人才的能力。
U.S. Companies Cut Staff Even as Revenue Grows
Many large U.S. companies have recently begun layoffs or adopted a “no replacement” strategy, hoping that AI can take over more tasks. Amazon plans to cut about 30,000 white-collar employees starting November 28, which is about 10% of its total office staff, and the company aims to correct its over-expansion during the pandemic.
The Wall Street Journal reported that companies are reducing headcount even as revenue increases because of rising prices, economic uncertainty, and better efficiency from AI. Experts reminded the public that although cutting staff can lower costs, it may increase pressure on current employees and weaken companies’ ability to develop future leaders.
第五則：角逐亞洲時尚舞台！臺北時裝週如何追上國際
國際時裝週被視為串聯產業經濟與城市文化的重要平台，其影響力已超越伸展台，全球四大時裝週更為城市帶來可觀經濟效益。
專家指出，臺北時裝週需建立能與國際接軌的平台，而非僅聚焦本土設計師。對多數中小型品牌而言，提升效益的方向包括運用官方資源、推動異業合作與再行銷，以延續活動聲量。時尚文化需要長期投入，專業參與也有助於讓臺灣品牌走向國際。
Competing on Asia’s Fashion Stage! How Can Taipei Fashion Week Go Global
International Fashion Weeks are seen as important platforms that connect the fashion industry’s economy with a city’s culture, and their influence goes far beyond the runway. The world’s four major fashion weeks also bring significant economic benefits to the cities that host them.
Experts say Taipei Fashion Week must build a platform that connects with the international market, not just focus on local designers. For many small and medium-sized brands, using official resources, working across industries, and strengthening post-event marketing can help increase impact. Long-term commitment and professional involvement are key to helping Taiwanese brands reach the global stage.
Let’s wrap up today’s episode. We’ve learned about some important events happening around the world.
President Lai Ching-te’s sushi post going viral and Japan’s rising tensions with China highlight a key moment for Taiwan to deepen cooperation with Japan in agriculture, technology, and defense.
The U.S. openly backing Japan and condemning China’s coercion shows growing pressure to build a joint economic defense system against rising regional threats.
This massive WhatsApp data flaw shows that even encrypted platforms can face long-lasting risks, reminding users to stay alert about digital privacy.
U.S. companies cutting staff despite rising revenue shows that AI-driven workforce restructuring is becoming the new normal, but it also brings new risks.
To stay competitive, Taipei Fashion Week must expand its international reach and support local brands more effectively.
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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