However, for a long time now, these SREs, sheltered under the umbrella of the state, have not had to be truly business-like to make their way. They have enjoyed monopolies. So if they don't keep up with the market, well, they might be criticized by consumers or make a little less money, but they certainly needn't worry about going bankrupt.
不過長久以來，頂著政府撐起的保護傘，國公營事業並不以「生意人」自居，做的又多是獨家壟斷的生意，市場變化沒掌握好，消費者可能跳腳痛罵，公司也可能少賺點錢，但垮總是不會垮的。