2025 年 11 月 26 日｜HOT 基礎英文新聞｜S1 EP113
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第一則：公教退撫基金提前破產 恐衝擊80萬人
公教退撫基金最新精算以2023年12月31日為基準，估算潛藏負債達2.6兆元，影響超過80萬名在職與退休人員。因新進人員改採個人專戶、舊制提撥不足，加上退休給付持續上升，基金收支預計在2032至2033年間轉為失衡。
教育人員基金可能在2042年用罄，公務人員基金則可能在2045年破產。若立法院通過停砍年金，破產時程恐將再度提前。
Public Service Pension Fund Faces Early Bankruptcy, Affecting 800,000 People
The latest actuarial report for the public service pension fund uses December 31, 2023 as its base date. It estimates that hidden liabilities have reached NT$2.6 trillion and will affect more than 800,000 active and retired members. Because new employees now use individual pension accounts and the old system has long been underfunded, the fund’s revenue and expenses are expected to turn negative between 2032 and 2033.
The fund for education workers may run out in 2042, and the fund for civil servants may go bankrupt in 2045. If the legislature passes the proposal to stop pension cuts, the bankruptcy timeline may move even earlier.
第二則：川習通話內容不一致 川普發文未提台灣
美國總統川普與中國國家主席習近平於11月24日進行約一小時的通話。中國官媒稱雙方談到台灣，但川普在社群平台的發文只提到俄烏戰爭、芬太尼與農產品貿易，完全沒有提及台灣。
外媒分析指出，習近平可能藉通話強調台灣立場，而川普則將焦點放在結束俄烏戰爭與美中貿易。專家認為，在中日緊張升高之際，此差異可能引發盟友對美方立場的不安。
Trump’s Post Leaves Out Taiwan After Call With Xi Jinping
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a one-hour call on November 24. Chinese state media said the two leaders talked about Taiwan, but Trump’s post on social media mentioned only the Russia-Ukraine War, fentanyl, and trade in soybeans and other farm products, without any reference to Taiwan.
Foreign media suggested that Xi Jinping may have used the call to stress China’s position on Taiwan, while Trump focused on ending the Russia-Ukraine war and on the U.S.–China trade. Experts said the difference could worry U.S. allies, especially as tensions between China and Japan continue to rise.
第三則：18項化妝品驗出蘇丹紅 疑遭蓄意添加
食藥署公布，國內首次在化妝品中驗出禁用色素「蘇丹紅」。進口商亦鴻企業的原料流向12家業者，至少18項產品受到波及，包括護唇油與卸妝膏等多項知名品牌。
食藥署檢出原料中，蘇丹紅濃度高達千ppm，研判疑似蓄意攙偽，將業者移送地檢署偵辦。違規產品已要求全面下架，各縣市衛生局將依規開罰並督導回收。
Eighteen Cosmetic Products Found with Sudan Red, Suspected of Intentional Addition
The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration announced that it has detected the banned dye “Sudan Red” in cosmetics for the first time. The imported raw material from EHO Company was supplied to twelve companies, and at least eighteen products were affected, including well-known lip oils and cleansing balms.
The FDA found that the raw material contained Sudan Red at concentrations of more than one thousand ppm, and it believes the case may involve intentional adulteration. The agency will refer the company to the District Prosecutors Office for investigation. All violating products have been ordered off the shelves, and local health bureaus will impose fines and supervise the recall.
第四則：AI工作垃圾爆發 專家示警企業恐陷大災難
跨國企業接連出包，德勤澳洲因使用 AI 生成錯誤報告而被迫退款，突顯「AI 工作垃圾」正迅速蔓延。研究顯示，美國上班族平均15%收到的工作內容是 AI 草率產出的文件，看似流暢卻內容空洞，反而增加團隊負擔。
專家建議企業建立四大防線，包括制定 AI 使用規範、教育員工正確應用、明確責任歸屬與建立品質控管，以避免效率假象侵蝕職場文化。
“AI workslop” Spreads, Experts Warn of a Corporate Disaster
Multinational companies have made repeated mistakes, and Deloitte Australia was forced to refund fees after using AI to produce incorrect reports. This incident shows that “AI workslop” is spreading quickly. Studies show that U.S. office workers receive an average of 15% of their work content from AI-generated documents that look smooth but are empty and increase the team’s workload.
Experts advise companies to build four lines of defense, including setting AI usage rules, training employees to use AI correctly, clarifying responsibility, and creating quality-control standards. They warn that these steps are necessary to prevent the illusion of efficiency from damaging workplace culture.
第五則：越想控制越失控？EQ之父揭露大腦陷阱
心理學研究指出，大腦在壓力下越想避免犯錯，反而越容易出錯。運動員洛洛．瓊斯在比賽中開始想著「不要失誤」時，會讓前額葉過度干擾既有的運動皮質，最終導致失常。
類似現象也出現在生活中，例如過度思考反而妨礙表現、越想放鬆越無法放鬆，甚至在壓力大時更容易說錯話或做錯事。專家認為，分心與心理負擔會削弱認知控制，使我們被衝動與習慣牽著走。
Trying Too Hard Backfires? EQ Expert Reveals How the Brain Traps Us
Psychological research shows that when the brain is under stress and tries hard to avoid mistakes, it actually becomes more likely to make them. When athlete Lolo Jones began thinking “don’t mess up” during her race, her prefrontal cortex interfered with the motor cortex, and this led to her performance collapse.
Similar situations happen in daily life, such as overthinking may hurt our performance, trying to relax but failing, or making more verbal mistakes when we are stressed. Experts say distraction and mental load weaken cognitive control and allow impulses and habits to take over.
Let’s wrap up today’s episode. We’ve learned about some important events happening around the world.
Taiwan’s public service pension funds face rising hidden liabilities and may run out of money earlier than expected, affecting hundreds of thousands of people.
Trump and Xi Jinping’s call revealed a clear difference in focus, raising concerns among U.S. allies as Trump avoided mentioning Taiwan while Xi Jinping emphasized it.
Taiwan’s FDA uncovered banned Sudan Red in multiple cosmetic products and suspects intentional adulteration, leading to recalls and a formal investigation.
AI-generated “workslop” is spreading fast, and experts warn that without clear rules and human oversight, companies risk damaging productivity and workplace culture.
When stress makes us overthink, our brain’s control systems can backfire, causing mistakes and letting impulses take over.
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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