想跟大家分享一個好消息，​
我獲得了2021的 #黛安娜人道主義獎 The Diana Award。​
*English version below*​
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獲得這個獎，是興奮，是感動，更是意志堅定的。​
而它的意義，是肯定，是責任，更代表從今而後，持續無懼，溫柔而無畏。​
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我記得收到獲獎email的那天，手機掉落在了桌面，我用雙手摀住了臉，一句話也說不出。當下發抖的我，深吸了氣嘗試和緩情緒，卻又激動的忘記了吐出。那不僅僅是因為不可置信，因為驚喜也驚嚇，更多的，是喜極而泣的感動，是無法言喻的撼動。我知道，這是一個對於從事人道救援與社會關懷的青年，莫大的殊榮，超乎言喻的肯定，但我也知道，那當下的激動，其實都不是因為我得獎，而是因為，在這個獎中，我感受到，我們的努力與相信，真的真的被看見、被支持了，衷心感謝提名人與評審團的肯定。​
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即使很多時候，我們會因為人們的不重視，而感到灰心；會因為人們的不願信任，而感到憤怒；更會因為人們的漫不在乎，而覺得自己好像真的很傻很天真。但在這天，好傻好傻，傻到真心、全心相信，並且用盡全力在小紅帽推動著月經平權，推動著人們都不應再因為任何認同、或與身俱來的差異或特性，而受到任何不友善待遇理念的我們，是真的真的被世界聽見了。也在今天，踏出了一個前進路上的里程碑，一個讓我們可以更堅定地喊出，「我們不會放棄，會持續努力，會一直走到這個世界不再需要小紅帽的那天」，這樣一個珍貴而美好的時刻。​
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關注月經議題，踏上推動平權的這條路，於我而言，是一輩子不做，會感到力不從心，會日日覺得不舒服，覺得無法入眠的事。這背後的原因，其實只是因為，我打從心裡相信，這世界上的每一個人，都是重要的，都應該有權利真實，也都值得被自己與他人好好對待。我也深知，要走向一切成真的那天，必須得要有更多的人，一起用自己舒適的步調與方式，從生活當中，開始改變。因此，我希望自己可以參與在這些改變之中，看見與感受改變的發生，但我更希望，自己可以不只是少數人中的一個，而是多數共識中，同樣在努力的其中一人。所以我開始了行動，踏上了倡議之路，也持續期待與呼籲，更多的人，一起成為改變的力量——因為每一個你，真的都同等重要，也都不可或缺。​
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獲得這個獎，於我而言，除了感謝，還有提醒與責任。​
我知道，這將是我們在推動平權、消弭貧窮、嘗試讓世界可以真的一步一步邁向那更理想的樣子的這條路上，一個好難忘且意義重大的記憶。但更重要的，是從這天起，從獎項成為過去的這天起，我們更清楚地了解到，自己為什麼而做，自己想往哪走，走到哪裡。而這份肯定，也提醒著我們，接下來的路，我們將要持續無懼無畏、溫柔且堅定的走下去，無論沿途將有多少難關、挑戰、失意與磨難。​
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這個殊榮，更提醒了我們除了在過去，也要在接下來的每一天，滿懷感謝。​
因為無論是持續相挺的夥伴們、給予我們高度信任的個案們、亦或是所有身在世界各地，選擇與我們並肩、支持我們的每一個人，都不是偶然、不是應該，更不只是幸運。我們將會持續做好手邊每一件我們所及、可以做好的小事，讓你我希望能一起看見的明天，真的有機會能發生。而我相信，這也是我與團隊最能夠表達感謝的方式，更是我們從零走到一，都不曾忘記，也不曾放棄的態度與堅持。​
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我也想藉這個機會，謝謝所有從 小紅帽Little Red Hood 成立至今，曾經或現在仍在關注、分享我們的行動與內容產出的你；謝謝透過各種方式，支持著鼓勵著我們的你；也謝謝曾經提供我們建議、回饋、甚至是挑戰的你；更謝謝，總是與我們並肩，總是做我們最強後盾的前輩、夥伴、讀者、捐款人們，因為有你們，自始與我們一起走在這條崎嶇蜿蜒的道路上，我們才能走得如此無懼、享受、更踏實而無後顧之憂。​
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感謝這片滋養我的土地，我的家，臺灣。​
作為第一位獲獎的臺灣人，我想說，能在填寫獲獎資料時，堅定且自信地與執行團隊溝通，表達我希望能在國家名單上加上臺灣的訴求，並在後來真的看見名單上加上了臺灣，是一件讓我深感驕傲與感動的事。因為是這片土地民主自由的風氣，熱情、樸實而真切勤奮的人們，讓我深信，發聲可以是如此自然的事情，而愛，也可以如此簡單卻富有力量。是這片土地孕育了我，而我希望只要有任何一丁點的機會，我都可以盡全力，讓臺灣的美與善，被更多人看見。​
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謝謝我的家人，還有每一個提點我、叮嚀我、支持我、鼓勵我、擁抱我的摯友們。是你們，讓我相信，自己可以是一個有力量的人，也有機會能將這樣的力量分享出去，讓更多的人，同樣相信，其實我們每一個人的存在與真實，本來就足夠美好。​
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我們生而不同，但正因為這些差異，而使我們各個獨特且重要。​
願終有一天，人們不再因為生來的特質與認同，而受到限制與感到困擾，也願你我都能成為生活裡的光，相信著自己，更溫暖著別人。​
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我們是真的可以，讓這個世界，有機會變得更好一點點。​
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林薇 2021.07.21​
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I have got some great news I would like to share with you all. ​
I am both humbled and honoured to be recognised as the Diana Award Recipient 2021 – one of the highest accolades a young person can achieve for social action and humanitarian efforts. ​
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Winning this award was exciting, inspiring, and made me more determined than ever. On the other hand, the acknowledgement also meant the responsibility to continue the journey with fearlessness, gentleness, tenacity, and strength.​
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When I received the email notifying me of winning the award, I instantly dropped my phone onto the table and covered my face with disbelief. My body was shaking. I took a deep breath to gather myself but was too excited to even remember to exhale. My emotions, however, were more than astonishment. There was immense happiness accompanied by tears of joy. I knew, for a youth striving to devote myself to providing humanitarian aid and care to society, this award was an acknowledgement beyond my imagination. The emotions which overwhelmed me was not for myself to win this award, I knew, it was that our (Little Red Hood Team) hard work and beliefs were recognised and supported! I sincerely thank the judging panel and the nominator for their appreciation. ​
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This journey has not been easy. We have experienced frustrating times and moments that almost made up give up. But now, receiving this award meant that we are finally being heard by the world for our belief to strive for not only menstrual equity, but that people should not be mistreated for being who they truly are. ​
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Today marks a precious milestone in the journey ahead, where we can shout with conviction that, “We will never give up! We will continue to work hard! We will work towards the day that the Little Red Hood is no longer needed!” ​ ​
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Personally, menstrual-related issues and advocacy for equality were something that I could not ignore and keeps me up at night if nothing were being done about them. I believe that everyone in the world deserves to be themselves and treated equally. However, I knew, to achieve this goal, more people will have to change with pace and manner comfortable to each their own. I hope to be part of these changes, to see and feel the differences, moreover, I wish that more and more people could join this movement. Therefore, I began my path of advocacy and hereby encourage anyone who sees any worth in the issues I proposed, to be the difference and become a driving force for changes- because you are all equally crucial for the realisation of the future we strive for. ​
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Today will live on as a significant memory full of gratitude, reminder, and responsibility. More importantly, this award gave us a clearer picture of why we work and where we want to work towards. It also prompts us to strive without fear, to be gentle but firm in the faces of challenges, difficulties, failures that are bound to come. This honour reminded us to live every day with gratitude because the friends, partners and beneficiaries around the world chose to believe and fight alongside us. Their supports were not mandatory, nor by chance, and not just luck.​
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We will continue our work to the best of our ability and hopefully, make the differences needed for the future we all wished for. This, I think, is the best way that my team and I could show our appreciation and stay true to our roots. ​
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank those of you who followed Little Red Hood from day one and shared our content or actions; thank you for all the different forms of support you have shown. I want to further thank those who provided us with suggestions, feedback or even challenges; you fought alongside of us as predecessors, partners, readers, and doners. You gave us confidence, joy, and the ability to traverse this rugged path without worry. ​
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I would also like to thank Taiwan, the land and home, which nurtured me with everything I needed. As the first Taiwanese recipient of the award, I confidently expressed my wish of adding Taiwan to the country list for the award. Thanks to the award development team, Taiwan was proudly added onto the list. It was the democracy and freedom of our land with the passionate, honest, and hard-working people that led me to truly believe speaking our mind was such a natural thing to do. Love is simple yet powerful. My country nurtured me to who I am today, and I would like to let more people see the beauty and the goodness of Taiwan, even if it were only a small portion. ​
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I want to thank my friends and family, who provided me with advice, support, and encouragement. You allowed me to believe that I, myself, could become a strong person and that I could spread this belief and show everyone that simply being ourselves is good enough.​
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We were all born differently, which is precisely why everybody is unique and important. One day, I really hope, people would no longer be restricted and affected by their inherent traits, identities, and beliefs, and that you and I could become the light in our lives and spread the warmth to others. ​
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Together, we can make the world a better place. ​
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Vivi Lin 21 July 2021

#2021DianaAwards

上個月是世界乳癌月，因為有乳癌基因BRCA1與BRCA2的突變（統稱BRCA) 而做預防性乳房切除的議題再次被討論。女性大眾一生中約有八分之一的機率會得到乳癌，如果不幸有 BRCA 基因突變的女性則約有 80% 的機率會得乳癌 。（40% 的機率得卵巢癌）

很顯然有這個基因突變會大幅增加得到乳癌的機率。再者，有突變病人的乳癌比其他人更難治療也更容易復發。影星安潔莉娜∙裘莉就是因爲有這個基因的突變而決定做預防性的全乳房與卵巢切除。但為什麼各國的婦產科醫學會大都不推薦所有女性做BRCA 突變的檢測？ 早點知道基因檢測的結果會有壞處嗎？我自己尋找資料後希望與各位分享我的想法，希望大家能更了解這個題目。

基因是人體細胞內含的遺傳資訊單位，它像是身體裡的零件製造代碼，代碼寫錯時做出來的零件就會有問題，而代碼的儲存媒介是雙股DNA，它像拉鏈一樣接合以便保存遺傳資訊，待基因需要表現時細胞會把DNA像拉鏈一樣拉開，轉錄為mRNA 最終轉譯為蛋白質，而各種不同的蛋白質表現成了各種細胞的變化，形成外在人與人之間不同的表現 如酒渦或髮線。（可惜的是我兩者都沒有）顯性的基因變化代表只要從父母任一方遺傳到這個變化便會表現出來，隱性的基因變化代表必需從父母雙方都遺傳到這個變化才會表現出來。BRCA 屬於顯性基因。

健康BRCA基因製造的蛋白質可以抑制細胞不正常的增生而突變的結果，造成所製造的蛋白質無法有效的抑制細胞增生進而產生癌症，約400個人就有一個帶有此突變，對個人來說，只要花幾千塊可以找到這個高度致癌因子是否存在有何不可？在美國婦產科學會的調查中，只有40% 的醫生認為每位女性都可以做 ，我認為原因在於檢測結果的後續行動，在目前的科技下還沒有專家們明確的共識。 雖然有些方法可以降低BRCA突變病人發生乳癌的風險（如吃藥或手術）姑且不論這些方法本身含有的風險，但陽性不代表一定會得乳癌，而陰性也不代表得乳癌的機率會大幅降低。 (約90% 的乳癌病人都沒有BRCA突變) 所以尤其是對於無其他風險的健康女性來說 ，檢測結果背後意義，其複雜度與心理負擔遠比一般的抽血(如膽固醇檢測) 來的大許多，而其必要性也可受討論。

目前國際上的共識是除了需要詳盡的檢測前基因諮詢外，也建議已經有其他危險因子，如家族史 年齡早發(50歲前)乳癌，同患乳癌與卵巢癌的病人考慮做基因檢測，才會有比較大的幫忙。希望這些想法能幫助考慮做乳癌基因檢測的各位做參考，有不詳盡的方面也請多包涵。

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The breast cancer genes BRCA1 and 2 (BRCA) made its biggest fame with Angelina Jolie’s decision to undergo preventive breast and ovary surgical removal after learning she carries a pathogenic mutation of BRCA. There is about a 1 in 8 chance of getting breast cancer in a woman’s lifetime. With the BRCA mutations, the risk of developing breast cancer can be as high as 80%. (and about 40% chance of developing ovarian cancer).

Having a pathogenic mutation in BRCA greatly increases the risk of developing breast cancer (and ovarian cancer). Moreover, breast cancer in patients with BRCA mutation tends to be more aggressive and more likely to recur. It seems intuitive to screen for BRCA mutation in every woman. However, most professional bodies around the world do not recommend routine BRCA testing because the carrier rate is low (approximately 0.25% in the general population). Also, there is no conclusive evidence on non-surgical methods of risk reduction. (Hormone antagonists such as Tamoxifen has only been shown to reduce breast cancer in the general population but not patients with BRCA mutation)

Prophylactic mastectomy and oophorectomy is very effective at reducing the risk of breast ( 50% reduction) and ovarian cancer (80% reduction) in patients with BRCA mutation, although the risk is not completely eliminated. However, not everyone who carries the BRCA gene will develop breast/ovarian cancer, so there is potentially an unnecessary surgical risk if one chooses to undertake prophylactic surgery.

Pre-test genetic counselling should be considered in everyone who wishes to take the BRCA testing. Currently the recommendation for women is those who have a strong family history of breast cancer, breast cancer younger than 50 years of age or patients with both breast and ovarian cancer.

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BRCA: The Breast Cancer Gene [Internet]. National Breast Cancer Foundation. [cited 2020 Nov 29]. Available from: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/what-is-brca/

Kim E-K, Park SY, Kim S-W. Clinicopathological characteristics of BRCA-associated breast cancer in Asian patients. J Pathol Transl Med. 2020 May 14;54(4):265–75.

Hung F-H, Wang YA, Jian J-W, Peng H-P, Hsieh L-L, Hung C-F, et al. Evaluating BRCA mutation risk predictive models in a Chinese cohort in Taiwan. Scientific Reports. 2019 Jul 15;9(1):10229.

Sung P-L, Wen K-C, Chen Y-J, Chao T-C, Tsai Y-F, Tseng L-M, et al. The frequency of cancer predisposition gene mutations in hereditary breast and ovarian cancer patients in Taiwan: From BRCA1/2 to multi-gene panels. PLOS ONE. 2017 Sep 29;12(9):e0185615.

I have recently perused Nicholas Kristof’s NYT piece “China’s Man in Washington, Named Trump”(https://nyti.ms/3h2JXh8). One paragraph in particular caught my attention: “A joke in China suggests that Trump’s Chinese name is Chuan Jianguo, or “Build-the-Country Trump.” That’s because Build-the-Country is a common revolutionary name among Communist patriots, and it’s mockingly suggested that Trump’s misrule of the United States is actually bolstering Xi’s regime.”

Kristoff also avows that since Trump’s ascension to presidency, the American nation became highly polarized. This is reflected in the current administration’s policies on climate change, foreign relations with established U.S. allies, and COVID-19 prevention, all of which are rather ineffective. It also seems like Mr. Trump and his team diverged from the traditional priorities, including promoting free trade, human rights, and other quintessentially American values. As described thoroughly by John Bolton, all these factors contributed to the declining standing of the U.S. in global politics.

What is more, many people fall prey to CCP’s propaganda and its interpretations of Trump’s actions, which only enhances China’s reputation.

But that might not exactly be the case.

The CCP apparently failed to utilize the window of opportunity created by the ineptness of the Trump administration, as China could have grown to the position of a leader by filling in the void left by the U.S.

During the 2016 APEC Ministerial Meeting in Lima, Peru, Xi Jinping and his team actively supported the plans to establish the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and a Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific, or FTAAP. In contrast, the United States withdrew its signature from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in early 2017. Coupled with China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the establishment of the Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank (AIIB), this move bolstered China’s capacity to influence global investments and trade, high-tech mergers and acquisitions, and, overall, expand its geostrategic influence on the entire globe.

At the same time, various propaganda films about great power competition, military industry, and science and technology surged all at once, and gained remarkable following around the world.

All this provided a window of opportunity for the CCP to slowly change its course. Around the same time, the distrust for POTUS among U.S. allies’ reached its apex. According to polls conducted by the Pew Research Center, the distrust for the U.S. president in the U.K. reached 75%, 72% in Japan, 70% in Australia, and stunning 86% in France.

Had the C.C.P,. begun to open up at that time, or at least resumed the governance style of the Hu-Wen administration, it could have reaped the benefits of promoting liberalism where the U.S. failed to deliver. It was the time for Beijing to gradually enhance freedom of speech domestically, pursue sustainable infrastructural projects, gradually reform unfair barriers to trade, transform its S.O.E.s, strengthen protections for private ownership, and vitalize its start-ups and enterprises.

Moreover, were China to cease the genocide in East Turkestan and refrain from cracking down on Hong Kong's semi-autonomy, it would have greatly enhanced its global international image. Additionally, if paired with slow but steady reforms, Beijing’s respect for sovereignty of its peoples would have attracted a large amount of foreign investment, which in turn would have continued to buttress the country’s growth.

It is China prerogative to remain idle.
It might still be possible for Chinese “Dream” to come true.
Yet, a historic window of opportunity is now closed.

Xi assumed the tools of proscribing and stalling, which are completely antithetical to the aforementioned window of opportunity.

Today, China is more authoritarian, less flexible, and fully deprived of horizontal accountability. Its reliance on wolf warrior diplomacy backfired: for example, the Swedish parliament sought to expel the Chinese ambassador to Stockholm. Also, Prague, the capital of Czechia, terminated its sister-city agreement with Shanghai and instead signed a new one with Taipei. Last but not least, we ought not to forget about the recent fiasco in the relations with the United States who ordered the shutdown of China’s consulate in Houston. All of this took its toll on China’s reputation.

Its international standing and inability to replace the U.S. as the major global power are not the only issues China is currently facing.
As it experiences multiple domestic and international shocks, China struggles to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and tame the disastrous floods of Yangtze River. The swarm of locusts of biblical proportions is also crippling Beijing’s institutional capacity and may soon lead to food shortages. In fact, the precarity of food supply further diminishes the level of trust for Chinese authorities.

In 2019, the Pew Research Center conducted a public opinion survey to examine the international views of China. In the U.S., Argentina, the U.K., Canada, Germany, and Ukraine, only about 30% of respondents claim a favorable view of China.

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages in the U.S., as many as 73% of U.S. respondents view China unfavorably.

Recently, the C.C.P. is losing its focus by continuously shifting targets. In fact, I believe there is no need for the C.C.P.to rely on nationalistic appeals, since in this new century values, business relations, and fair competition are all far more important than greater than delusive blood ties.
China lies only 130 kilometers away from us. Of course, we welcome dialogue and seek to avoid misjudgments. But we also distinguish between the C.C.P. and China. While we do welcome dialogue, but we will not be coerced to talk under unjust preconditions or in fear.

The only fair prerequisites are those of reciprocity, mutual respect as well as fairness and openness with respect for the rule of law.
Source: Pew Research Center

最近看到紐約時報中文版的一篇文章
<美國的川普，中國的「川建國」>，其中一小段是這樣的

「在中國，人們戲稱川普的中文名字是川建國。那是因為建國是共產黨愛國者中一個普遍的革命人名。它在諷刺地暗示川普對美國的治理不當實際上是在鞏固習近平的政權。」

裡面也提到，川普在任的幾年，國家更分裂，對於氣候變遷，傳統美國盟友，乃至於疫情處理等都相當拙劣，對於美國傳統的自由貿易、人權等價值也基本上都沒有太大興趣。這些方針，導致美國在世界的評價降低，波頓的新書也多有描述。

除此之外，許多不幸相信中共宣傳，又或者是中共圈養的小粉紅，特別故意愛宣傳川普增強中國的威望。

但這不是真的。

中共完全沒有掌握美國做得不夠好的地方，去增強其在世界的領導力。

在2016年時，秘魯的亞太峰會舉行期間，習近平政權爭取（RCEP）及亞太自由貿易區（FTAAP）談判；對比2017年初，美國剛宣布退出ＴＰＰ，加上中國到「一帶一路」和亞洲基礎設施投資銀行，中國當時在世界全面發揮投資貿易、高科技併購還有其地緣戰略的影響力。

也是那個時候，各種的大國崛起、大國軍工、大國科技的宣傳影片此起彼落，似乎正準備要在世界舞台發光發熱。

這曾經是中共慢慢轉向的一個機會之窗。彼時（2017)美國盟友對美國總統的不信任度達到歷史新高，根據皮尤研究中心的資訊，英國對於美國總統的不信任度達到75%、日本72% 澳洲70% 法國更高達86%

如果那時中共開始有限度的改革，對內放寬言論自由，或者至少維持在胡溫當時的水中，對外追求有責任的基礎建設，逐步緩慢減低不公平的貿易壁壘，對於國有企業改革，增強私營企業、新創企業的活力。

停止對新疆迫害，不干預香港自治，不僅國際形象會大幅改善，哪怕是緩慢但是穩健的改革，也會讓大量吸引外資，讓中國的活力持續前進。

哪怕是什麼都不做也好

那或許有這麽一點可能性，中國「夢」是可以前行的

但是歷史機緣的大門已經關上。

習、禁、停、放棄了這個機會之窗，徹底的走向相反的方向。

更專制、更沒有彈性，更沒有任何制衡的力量。各種戰狼外交，讓瑞典議員提案驅逐中國大使，捷克布拉格市長與台北簽訂姊妹是，就解散上海與該市關係、被美國關閉領事館、各種讓中國形象低下的事情，中共都沒有少做。

中共不但完全沒有辦法取代美國，在多重國內外的衝擊之下，又是瘟疫，又是超大水患，緊接著蝗害，還有進來的糧食不足問題，正在面臨巨大的瓶頸。

而糧食的命脈，卻恰恰又在對他最不信任，對中共價值最反對的國家聯盟

根據皮尤研究中心:Pew Research Center2019調查各國對中國的喜好度，美國、阿根廷、英國、加拿大、德國、烏克蘭等，對於中國的喜好度都在30%上下

而2020疫情後美國對於中國的不信任度，更高達73%。

最近中共在演習，又要玩轉移目標的手段，對於中共，其實不必再有民族主義的同情，因為新的世紀，價值、商業模式、公平競爭的制度大於血緣幻想。

中國離我們只有130公里的距離，我們當然歡迎對話，避免誤判。但我們同時也區分中共與中國，歡迎對話，但不在前提、條件、恐懼之下對話。

如果真的要有前提，那就是對等、尊重，還有公平公開法治的方式會晤。

資料來源：皮尤研究中心:Pew Research Center
（美國著名的民調機構和智庫機構，https://www.pewresearch.org/）

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Hey, my dear Lady Gaga, I’m Wang Ping Chung, the spokesperson for one of Taiwan’s political party named the New Party. Here I must give my salute to you. As you said that Dr. Tedros, the director-general of the WHO, is truly a superstar, I must say that you’re also the superstar, especially at the top of the world. In addition, you’re also the goddess of love and peace.

親愛的女神卡卡，妳好，我是新黨發言人王炳忠。在此我要向妳致敬。妳說世衛總幹事譚德塞是真正的超級明星，我必須說妳同樣是，而且還是全球頂級的巨星。在我心裡，妳更是代表愛與和平的女神。

Facing the corona virus pandemic, we need love instead of hatred, and peace instead of war. However, the US government still cannot give up its battle with China, even though it’s a critical time to combat against the pandemic in solidarity with one another. It seems that President Trump only cares how to palm off his responsibility on the WHO. Taiwan, the vassal of the US, has even carrying out the racist campaign against Dr. Tedros, which is truly a shame for anyone from Taiwan who has any sense of justice.

面對新冠肺炎的疫情，我們需要的是愛而非仇恨，是和平而非戰爭。然而，即使現在是舉世團結抗疫的關鍵時刻，美國仍放不下與中國的爭鬥。川普總統似乎只關心如何將責任甩給世衛組織。至於作為美國附庸的台灣，甚至對譚德塞發動種族主義的霸凌。任何有正義感的台灣人，都會為此感到羞愧。

Dear Lady Gaga, since you praised Dr. Tedros publicly, you’ve been the newest target for those clicktivists to attack. Nevertheless, I believe it matters nothing to you, for you never minds how others see herself. Showing who you are and conveying how you’re thinking, you have such great charisma that you attract millions of fans all over the world. Fortunately, we have you and those excellent singers reminding us that human beings are one world confronted with the pandemic.

親愛的女神卡卡，由於妳公開讚揚譚德塞，妳已經成了那些鍵盤俠最新的攻擊目標。當然，我相信妳一點都不會在意，因為妳從來不在意別人的眼光。正是這樣展現自我、暢所欲言，妳的人格魅力擄獲了全球無數的粉絲。我們何其有幸，能夠有妳及那些優秀的歌手，提醒了我們在疫情之前，全世界就是一家人。

We shall thank Lady Gaga and those excellent singers for her encouraging words and beautiful melodies, beyond the frontiers of cultural, ethical, and geographical limitations. We shall thank Dr. Tedros for doing his best to solidify universal efforts to defeat the pandemic. Moreover, we shall definitely thank China for sacrificing itself to give the world more preparation time, except for Taiwan, the largest island of China, in which the officials and media insist referring to Covid-19 as Wuhan virus, regardless of the WHO’s demand to avoid naming the disease with any discriminatory word.

感謝女神卡卡及那些優秀的歌手們，你們用美妙的歌聲及激勵人心的話語安撫了人們的心情，超越了種族、文化、地域的藩籬。感謝譚德塞博士盡全力團結全球，一致抗疫。尤其還要感謝中國犧牲自己，為全世界爭取了更多寶貴的準備時間──除了台灣，這座中國最大的島嶼，仍然無視世衛組織避免歧視性用語的要求，繼續以「武漢肺炎」、「中國病毒」稱呼因新冠病毒引發的肺炎(COVID-19)。

最近疫情已經從亞洲向全球開始擴散，當初一開始聽到時還以為是小事，可是當事情發展至今我覺得是時候以我的微薄之力發聲了。做了這首歌不是為了給大家帶來無謂的希望（畢竟這類的歌已經夠多了），而是想試著讓我們稍微反思並且意識到在災難面前所有爭論都是無意義的。此外近期除了這次疫情也發生了很多其他的災害，也希望我們不要無視這些大自然的警告，而是從你我開始避免未來同樣的事件重演。最後還是要向災區的醫護人員致敬，帶著這份決不畏懼的精神，他們才是真正戰場上的英雄。

Recently the virus has been spreading not only across Asia, but also around the world. And just like everyone else, I wasn't expecting such a huge impact at first. Now realizing how wrong I was, I've decided to speak up about the situation. One thing I'd like to make clear is that my intention with this song isn't to provide any kind of hope—as they've already existed everywhere—, but instead to try and make us reflect and re-evaluate ourselves, which may hopefully lead to the realization that any argument at this point is meaningless. Moreover, aside from this outbreak, there are plenty incidents of natural disasters happening lately as well. This song also serves as a reminder for us to not neglect these warnings so we could prevent the future crises. Finally, to all the medical staff involved in this battle, we must salute you as you are the real heroes and deserve our wholehearted respect!


詞曲 Written & Composed by Ak Benjamin
編曲 Produced by Ak Benjamin
混音 Mixed by Ak Benjamin
影像 Video Edited & Animated by Ak Benjamin
Sample by Terry Devine-King
Credits: BBC News, CNN News, 關鍵時刻, 疾管署記者會

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In addition, I've been sharing a few donation links on my social media. I'll also put them down below and I strongly encourage you to donate as well!
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今日のレッスンはとっても簡単です！簡単にスマートな言い回しをマスターしちゃいますよ！
「Though」です。
以前は接続詞として勉強したこのthoughですが、日常会話でとってもよく使うフレーズなんですね！

接続詞としての意味は「〇〇だけれども」
例文は本0:45から！
前半に対して軽く逆の意味が入るカンジでしょうか。

対して、今回の副詞としての使い方は最後に使います
例文は1:20から！
〇〇だったけどね！
前半と違って、といったニュアンスが含まれますね。
Yuko先生が家族に言われる例文は2:30から

上げてやや落とすニュアンスが伝わりましたか？
下げてからカバーする使い方もできますよ！
んー、使い方によってはやや嫌味な印象でしょうか。
アメリカンジョークっぽさもあるかもしれませんね。

「だけどね」をThoughに置き換えれば、それだけで単純な英語がスマートな英会話に早変わりです。
本編5:00からは「お誘いはありがたいけど残念ながら辞退する」やんわりと断る使い方も紹介しています。

便利で簡単なthoughを使いこなして、あなたの英語力をグーンと伸ばしちゃいましょう！

英語力をもっと伸ばしたいなぁ……
そんなアナタにYuko先生の補講レッスンをオススメ！
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もう機内で困らない！旅行で使える便利な英会話フレーズ～Can I get～スマホ留学 サポート講師 Yuko
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これさえ知っていれば困らない！見知らぬ人に How are you?と言われたら？旅行英会話 スマホ留学 サポート講師 Yuko
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今すぐ使える英語で道案内”簡単”フレーズ　https://youtu.be/zROGdWYWzxE
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映画から抜き出したフレーズで【英語脳】を作る！【瞬間英作文】クイズがくさん！
他にも毎日Yuko先生がいろんなことを、やさしく解説しながら英語で喋っています、
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