Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
不過，可惜的是，特區政府初期的確束手無策。
But regrettably the SAR Government was honestly unable to do anything when it all began
即使撇除"黑暴"不談，假資訊不斷廣傳也可以引起重大社會恐慌及混亂，例如市民瘋搶物資等，均有可能會隨時發生。
Even if we put aside black - clad violence for the time being the persistent extensive circulation of disinformation can also arouse serious panic and chaos in society . For instance panic buying of daily necessities may occur anytime
香港特區作為國家的一部分，就國家政策作出適當配合，我們自然認為是理所當然，亦是應分做的事。
As part of our country the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR naturally takes this for granted and feels obliged to do its part by taking appropriate complementary actions in respect of national policies
在法案委員會上，我們也特別有就一些基金查詢，這些基金雖然在海外註冊，不過據理解，其運作和營運其實都在香港。
At the Bills Committee we specially raised questions on some funds that were registered overseas but based on our understanding they actually operated and did business in Hong Kong
我們在詢問時說究竟有甚麼誘因，或者對於真正實體經濟的幫助在哪裏，即可能希望這些基金遷冊回來香港，即遷冊回來香港的時候。
We queried what the incentives were or in what ways re - domiciliation would be conducive to the real economy I mean when these funds re - domiciled to Hong Kong
主席，就所謂的自僱，還是真正的僱傭關係，這並非只是口說的。
President regarding the so - called self - employment versus the genuine employment relationship this is not merely a verbal claim
當中需要有僱員僱主的關係，才可以有效規管，當局有否作出這些安排，並確保有進行這方面的巡查呢？
As employer - employee relationship is the prerequisite for effective regulation have the authorities made such arrangement and ensured that relevant inspections are conducted?
代理主席，2019年6月，有人成立612人道支援基金，在網上眾籌資金，以便向反修例運動的傷者及被捕者提供金錢等支援。
Deputy President in June 2019 someone established a 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund to raise funds through online crowdfunding so as to provide relief in terms of money etc . for those injured and arrested in the movement of opposition to the proposed legislative amendments
網上籌款活動的規管頗有不足，我希望有關當局能夠立法作出有效規管。
Given the inadequacies in regulating online fundraising activities I hope the authorities will legislate for effective regulation
主席，性侵犯個案一宗也嫌多，特別是對兒童及精神上無行為能力人士來說，因為他們非常脆弱。
President when it comes to sexual assault case a single case is considered too many . Particularly when this happens to children and MIPs for they are extremely vulnerable
雖然局方在主體答覆中已提供十分詳盡的數字，講述過去的性侵犯案件，但我要提醒，有很多個案可能是隱性，是未知和未有報道的，因有很多顧忌。
Though the Bureau has provided detailed data in the main reply stating the number of sexually assaulted cases occurred in the past I have to remind them that many cases are hidden unknown and unreported due to the many scruples
局方今天的主體答覆也承認，查核機制過去經常使用，即是有效的，正正因為這樣，我想問政府是否可以積極考慮，略為擴闊查核機制的程度。
As the Bureau has acknowledged in the main reply today the SCRC Scheme has been used frequently in the past meaning it is effective . In view of this may I ask the Government whether it will proactively consider extending the scope of the SCRC Scheme?
事實上，"十四五"規劃、粵港澳大灣區發展，以至"一帶一路"倡議將會為香港提供新的經濟增長動力，我們的經濟前景確實是機遇無限。
As a matter of fact the 14th Five - Year Plan the development of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area GBA and the Belt and Road Initiative will provide new impetus to the economy of Hong Kong . There are indeed unlimited opportunities in our economic prospects
首先，就着創意產業發展的政策和措施，商經局轄下的創意香港自2009年成立以來，一直透過兩項資助計劃，即創意智優計劃及電影發展基金，支援創意產業的發展，工作焦點包括培育人才、促進初創企業發展、開拓市場，以及於社區營造創意氛圍。
First in respect of policies and measures on developing the creative industries CreateHK was set up under the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau in 2009 . Since its establishment CreateHK has provided support to the development of the creative industries through two funding schemes namely the CreateSmart Initiative CSI and the Film Development Fund FDF . The major work foci of CreateHK include nurturing talents and facilitating the development of start - ups; exploring markets; and fostering a creative atmosphere in society
剛才，我留意到有議員提及有關創意產業如何落戶大灣區或大灣區發展機遇。
I notice that some Members asked just now how the creative industries could set foot in GBA and grasp the development opportunities therein
香港擁有中西文化交匯的人才庫、國際廣泛應用的普通法制度、區內最國際化的航空樞紐和自由經濟體等優勢，可成為大灣區發展的橋樑及催化劑，充分發揮"引進來、走出去"的作用。
Hong Kong has the advantages of a talent pool where the Chinese and Western cultures meet a common law system that is widely applied internationally the most international aviation hub in the region and a free economy
主席、各位議員，大家好！
President Members good day!
多年來，創意香港透過我剛才所提及的創意智優計劃及電影發展基金，資助本地不同創意界別與大灣區城市舉辦不同的交流、宣傳及業務配對活動，例如"港深城市/建築雙城雙年展"、"香港國際影視展"、"大灣區城市設計周"、港產片在內地的宣傳及發行活動等，資助業界開拓商機，並協助香港人才及初創企業在大灣區發展事業。
We can serve as a bridge and catalyst for the development of GBA giving full play to our role in assisting the country to attract foreign investment and go global . Over the years CreateHK has subsidized different local creative sectors through CSI and FDF which I just mentioned to conduct exchanges promotion events and business matching activities with GBA cities such as the Bi - City Biennale of UrbanismArchitecture Hong Kong International Film TV Market the GBA Urban Design Week as well as publicity and distribution events for Hong Kong films in the Mainland . It has subsidized the industries to develop business opportunities and assisted local talents and start - ups to develop their businesses in GBA
特區政府在數天前出台了回歸後首份《香港營商環境報告》，當中論述2019年年中至2020年年初的社會事件一度對香港社會和經濟造成嚴重衝擊，破壞香港的營商環境，加上外間對香港的抹黑，引發商界對香港前景的擔憂。
Several days ago which was Monday the SAR Government released the Report on Hong Kongs Business Environment the Report which is the first of this kind after our return to China . The Report says that the social incidents that spanned from mid - 2019 to early 2020 have dealt a severe blow to Hong Kong society and the economy and damaged our business environment which together with the external smearing on Hong Kong have raised business sectors concern over Hong Kongs business outlook
剛才，我留意到有議員提及文化及旅遊方面的發展。
I notice that some Members mentioned just now the development of culture and tourism
在《粵港澳大灣區文化和旅遊發展規劃》，即《文旅規劃》當中，"構築休閒灣區"章節提出多項推動大灣區旅遊發展的舉措，包括打造更多大灣區特色旅遊產品及行程、共同推廣大灣區"一程多站"旅遊、推動郵輪遊艇旅遊發展、加強大灣區旅遊市場監管合作，以及旅遊人才培訓等。
In the Building a Bay Area for Leisure chapter of the Culture and Tourism Development Plan for the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao GBA there are various measures on developing GBA tourism including developing more distinctive GBA tourism products and itineraries jointly promoting GBA multi - destination tourism driving the tourism development of cruise and yacht strengthening the cooperation of tourism market regulation in GBA as well as nurturing tourism talents
2015年11月成立的創科局負責制訂全面的創科政策，帶動經濟轉型，發展高增值產業，創造多元化的職位，以及改善市民日常生活。
The Innovation and Technology Bureau which was established in November 2015 is responsible for formulating comprehensive policy on innovation and technology so as to drive the transformation of our economy develop high value - added industries create diversified employment opportunities and improve peoples quality of living
資科辦一直致力協助各政策局和部門善用資訊和通訊科技，提升運作效率，改善公共服務。
OGCIO has been providing support for bureaux and departments in leveraging information and communication technology to enhance operational efficiency and public service quality
特區政府在促進廣播、創意產業和電訊業發展，並提升香港作為廣播中心、創意之都及電訊樞紐地位的工作，必然受到嚴重影響。
This will deal a severe blow to the Governments performance in promoting the growth of broadcasting creative industries and telecommunications industry and in enhancing Hong Kongs position as a broadcasting creative and telecommunications hub
在總目106分目251，額外承擔項下的1億元撥款，主要是為目前尚在計劃當中的措施預留撥款，亦為了應付年內其他總目及分目下一些不能減省，但又超越有關總目及分目撥款額的經常開支，包括用以應付因按相關物價指數調整綜合社會保障援助計劃及公共福利金計劃下的金額，而可能出現的額外開支。
The provision of 100 million under subhead 251 Additional Commitments head 106 aims at setting aside funding for initiatives under planning and also for any unavoidable recurrent expenditure that may arise during the year in excess of the amounts provided under other heads and subheads of the estimates . These include the additional expenditure that may arise from adjusting payments under the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Scheme and Social Security Allowance Scheme with reference to relevant price indices
財政司司長在2017-2018年度財政預算案宣布，準備在財經事務及庫務局成立稅務政策組。
The Financial Secretary has announced in the 2017 - 2018 Budget that the plan to set up a Tax Policy Unit in the Financial Services and Treasury Bureau
該組將一方面檢視香港與國際稅務規定的接軌，積極研究如何通過稅務措施，包括提升科研開支的扣減等，促進產業發展，務求使香港在國際新形勢下維持競爭力，為香港創富；同時，亦將優化香港的稅制結構，研究擴闊稅基和增加收入，務求有足夠資源支持社會的持續發展。
On the one hand the Unit will seek to align our tax practices with international standards and actively study ways to foster the development of industries through tax measures including enhancing the deductions for expenditure on scientific research so as to ensure that Hong Kong remains competitive and can create wealth . On the other hand we will enhance our tax structure and explore broadening the tax base and increasing revenue so as to ensure that adequate resources are available to support the sustainable development of our society
議會藉審議《2017年撥款條例草案》提出修正案，意圖削減政府統計處的個人薪酬下的薪金全年預算開支，會嚴重影響政府統計處的各項工作。
In the scrutiny of the Appropriation Bill 2017 the Council proposes an amendment which seeks to deduct the annual estimated expenditure on the salaries under personal emoluments of the Census and Statistics Department . This will gravely affect the Departments performance of various responsibilities
就陳志全議員提出，削減金融發展局秘書處非首長級人員的薪金及津貼的全年預算開支，政府反對這項修正案。
With regard to Mr CHAN Chi - chuens amendment which seeks to deduct the annual estimated expenditure on the salaries and allowances of non - directorate grade personnel in the secretariat of the Financial Services Development Council FSDC the Government opposes it
金發局在2017-2018年度的開支預算約為990萬元，秘書處預計有4名行政主任文員職系的公務員、2名政府合約員工，以及3名分別借調自香港金融管理局、香港貿易發展局以及證券及期貨事務監察委員會的人員，為金發局提供支援。
The estimated expenditure of FSDC in 2017 - 2018 is 9.9 million approximately . The secretariat expects to have four executive officer grade and clerical grade civil servants two Government contract staff and three employees seconded from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority the Hong Kong Trade Development Council HKTDC as well as the Securities and Futures Commission to provide support for FSDC
借調人員的薪金，由借方機構承擔，削減金發局秘書處非首長級人員的全年薪酬及津貼開支，將會嚴重影響金發局秘書處日常運作。
The salaries of the secondees are borne by the borrowing organization . A deduction of the annual expenditure on salaries and allowances of the non - directorate grade personnel of the FSDC secretariat will seriously hamper the daily operation of the FSDC secretariat
議會藉審議《2017年撥款條例草案》提出修正案，以圖削減相關人員的薪酬及津貼，既非適當的途徑，亦不合理。
It is inappropriate and unreasonable for the Council in the scrutiny of the Appropriation Bill 2017 to propose amendment which seeks to deduct the salaries and allowances of the relevant personnel
貿發局一直協助香港的貿易商、製造商、服務業者，向全球推廣業務，並促進香港作為聯繫內地、亞洲以至全世界的商貿平台。
HKTDC aids traders manufacturers service providers in Hong Kong to market their businesses to the world and promotes Hong Kong as a business and trade platform connecting the Mainland Asia and the rest of the world
政府每年的資助金佔約貿發局總收入15%，是其收入結構的重要部分。
The annual subvention from the Government makes up about 15 % of the total revenue of HKTDC and hence is an important component of its revenue structure
此外，就郭家麒議員提出修正案，建議削減商務及經濟發展局局長2017年4月至6月的薪酬預算開支，政府反對這項修正案。
Meanwhile the Government opposes Dr KWOK Ka - kis amendment which seeks to deduct the estimated expenditure on the salaries for the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development from April to June 2017
商務及經濟發展局局長負責統領商務及經濟發展局，推行各項政策，包括香港對外商貿關係、促進外來投資、保護知識產權、為工商業提供支援、旅遊、保障消費者權益、促進競爭、廣播、電影、電訊業發展，以及淫褻及不雅物品的管制。
The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development is responsible for leading the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau to implement various policies including those concerning the external trade ties of Hong Kong the promotion of foreign investment the protection of intellectual property rights the provision of support for industry commerce and tourism the protection of consumer rights the promotion of competition the promotion of development in broadcasting film and the telecommunications industries and the control of obscene and indecent articles
聯同警務處和香港海關執行《淫褻及不雅物品管制條例》的規定，管制淫褻及不雅物品的發布，以及根據《本地報刊註冊條例》，為本地報刊註冊。
Together with the Hong Kong Police Force and the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department OFNAA enforces the provisions under the Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance to regulate the publication of obscene and indecent articles and registers local newspapers under the Registration of Local Newspapers Ordinance Cap . 268
由於在2017-2018年度，基本工程儲備基金的預算開支不能完全從現有基金結餘中抵銷，所以需要由一般收入帳目轉撥款項予基本工程儲備基金，不能削減。
The estimated expenditure of the Fund in 2017 - 2018 cannot be fully met by the existing balance in the Fund . Therefore it is necessary to transfer the funding from the general revenue account to the Fund and no deduction should be made
在這方面，財政司司長及各個部門和政策局在政務司司長的領導下，透過立法會撥款推出多輪支援措施，直接協助各行各業，免受打擊。
In this regard the Financial Secretary as well as government departments and bureaux under the leadership of the Chief Secretary for Administration have with funding approved by the Legislative Council introduced several rounds of supportive measures to directly help various trades and industries face the blow
這方面，我很感謝不同的政黨及商界議員特別要求政府推出更能"撐企業、保就業"的措施，例如透過借貸的保證，使銀行能提供資金上的幫助。
In this regard we are grateful that political groups and Members of the business sector have specially asked the Government to introduce measures to support enterprises and safeguard jobs such as providing loan guarantee so that banks can offer capital support
這些數字充分反映出這個具利息補貼、可以還息不還本，並有政府保證的借貸計劃是受業界歡迎的。
These figures have fully reflected the popularity of this loan scheme which provides interest subsidy an optional principal moratorium and government guarantee
有人擔心這個計劃原本預算的500億元承擔額會否不敷應用，我在此希望為大家作一個安心的保證，因為除了有這個100%的保證產品外，我們亦會將早前推出的80%和90%擔保計劃的備用承擔額一併使用，現時來說，整個餘額仍然有超過700億元備用，我們希望這方面能夠幫助業界渡過困難的時期。
I hereby promise Members that they can rest assured that apart from the commitment for the 100 % Guarantee Product we will also use contingency funds reserved for the 80 % Guarantee Product and the 90 % Guarantee Product introduced earlier . At present the balance of those funds amounts to a total of 70 billion . We hope we can help industries tide over this difficult time
最近在施政報告內亦提出，讓中小企業市場推廣基金可以適用於本地的展覽，大大擴闊了企業可以利用這個基金在本地進行展覽和商貿活動。
Recently the Policy Address has also mentioned that the SME Export Marketing Fund would be applicable to local exhibitions thus substantially expanding the room for enterprises to use the fund to organize exhibitions and trade activities
其實在施政報告內亦有說明，未來數年，我們會有兩個很清楚的方向：一是希望由2026年開始，騰出灣仔3座政府大樓的空地，開展重建工程；同時，我們亦即將開始在機場旁邊的亞博館第二期的策劃發展。
In fact the Policy Address has mentioned two very clear directions in the next few years . First it is hoped that starting from 2026 redevelopment works at the vacated sites of the three government towers in Wan Chai will commence . Meanwhile we will soon commence the planning and development of Phase Two of AsiaWorld - Expo AWE
後者的落成日期可能比灣仔的項目更快。
The latter project may even be completed before the one in Wan Chai
在這方面，施政報告很清楚說明，如何利用國家在"雙循環"政策中的"內循環"，就是透過和國家商務部和廣東省商務廳合辦一些讓港企可以開拓內銷市場的推介活動。
In this respect the Policy Address has clearly stated how we can capitalize on the countrys policy of internal circulation supported by dual circulation namely by co - organizing promotional activities with the Ministry of Commerce and the Guangzhou Municipal Commission of Commerce to enable Hong Kong enterprises to develop markets in China
這方面的工作會繼續進行，我們每年都會尋找這些選點，但亦要作出調整，在未能作實體的招商活動時，作線上線下的工作。
We will identify selected places every year and will make adjustments when necessary . When investment promotion events cannot be held we will work online and offline . We have also made achievements in this regard
這些都為企業、為專業服務界別，以及為國內企業提供很好的平台，亦為作為國家與國際"雙循環"中的角色盡一分力。
These activities provided very good platforms for enterprises professional service providers and Mainland enterprises and enabled Hong Kong to play a role in the dual circulation of the country and the international world
主席，在面對國際之間或一些個別貿易夥伴的無理或不公平的單邊主義、自我保護或輸打贏要，以至妨礙自由貿易或有違國際貿易規矩的措施，特區政府會不亢不卑、據理力爭，堅守原則去捍衞自身的利益。
President when the international world or some individual trading partners have pursued unreasonable or unfair unilateralism and protectionism have behaved like bad losers or have even implemented measures that impede free trade or contravene international trade regulations the SAR Government will remain neither overbearing nor servile fight strongly for what is right and uphold the principle of defending our own rights
在國際上，有很多同路同心的人和我們一起爭取共同利益，維護自由市場和國際規矩。
On the international arena there are many other countries sharing our principles and goals and standing with us to strive for our common interests safeguard free market principles and uphold international regulations
第四方面，就是大家也留意到，國際間的經貿環境隨着經濟下滑及地域的政治因素，加上保護主義，變得越來越不明朗，亦充滿挑戰。
Fourth as Members have also noticed the international economic and trade environment has become increasingly uncertain and challenging with the economic downturn influences of geopolitical factors and protectionism
我們亦會留意如何盡快加入《區域全面經濟伙伴關係協定》，因為這佔我們的市場70%以上，在15個國家之中，有13個成員亦已與我們簽訂了自由貿易協定。
We will also endeavour to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership RCEP Agreement as soon as possible since more than 70 % of our business is done with its signatories . Among the 15 member countries 13 have signed Free Trade Agreements with us
我們強調與所有貿易夥伴，都是建築於互惠互利及共同利益之上。
We must stress that our relationships with all trading partners are built on the principles of mutual benefits and common interests
過往一年多以來，我最低限度已接受26間國際媒體的專訪，內容集中提及香港本身獨特的應對情況。
In the past year or so I have given at least 26 interviews to international media organizations the contents of which focused on the measures taken in Hong Kong in response to its unique circumstances
主席，總結經貿方面的工作，我會以特首於施政報告第37段作為結語。
President I would like to adopt paragraph 37 of the Policy Address to summarize our work in respect of economic and trade development
我們不時連繫世界，尋找商機。
We will continue to connect with the world to explore business opportunities
不過，回看過去5個月的情況，我覺得不是完全悲觀，我最近曾到會展了解情況，在過去5個月，至少有14個大型展覽即邵家輝議員剛才提到的大型展覽如期舉行。
However looking back at the situation in the past five months I do not think it is completely pessimistic . Recently I went to HKCEC to understand the circumstances and learnt that at least 14 large - scale exhibitions―such as the large - scale exhibition mentioned by Mr SHIU Ka - fai just now―were held as scheduled in the past five months
不過，有一個較正面的現象，參展 商表示，因為前來參觀的人比較認真，所以他們洽談生意時沒有遇到很大問題，而我們會盡力做好這方面的工作。
Notwithstanding this there was a relatively positive phenomenon . According to the exhibitors since those visiting the trade shows adopted a more serious attitude they did not encounter any major problems in the course of discussing business deals . We will exert our utmost to carry out the work on this front
至於會否因為他們受到廣泛的影響而直接作出補償，就這方面，若要由政府出資確實是有困難。
As to the question of whether they will be offered compensation directly for the impact that they have suffered in a general sense in this regard it is indeed difficult for the Government to make such compensation with its funding
不過，我相信我們現在唯一能夠做的工作，就是盡量透過主辦單位和場地管理，做好保安和接待工作，一如我剛才所述在過去5個月仍能成功舉辦活動般，令活動能夠如期進行。
Nevertheless I believe the only thing that we can do for the time being is to do a good job to the greatest extent in the security and reception arrangements through the host organizations and venue management to enable such events to be held as scheduled just like the events which were successfully held in the past five months that I have mentioned earlier
就謝偉俊議員所提的質詢，我在徵詢過發展局和地政總署後，現分別答覆如下： 一及二 鯉魚門現時有19個用作經營酒樓和海鮮/雜貨售賣等用途的短期租約用地，這些租戶已開始受惠於上述措施。
Having consulted the Development Bureau and LandsD my reply to the question raised by Mr TSE is as follows 1 and 2 There are currently 19 Short Term Tenancies STTs sites in Lei Yue Mun LYM being used for Chinese restaurants and seafoodgrocery stalls or other purposes . These tenants are already benefiting from the aforementioned measure
換言之，自10月1日起，租戶可獲減免50%的租金，為期6個月，有關減免適用於該6個月期間的應繳租金。
In other words the tenants will enjoy a rental reduction by 50 % for six months from 1 October which is applicable to rent payable during those six months
按此機制，地政總署早前為該19名鯉魚門短期租約租戶進行租金檢討，以便制訂2020年1月起3年的租金。
In accordance with this mechanism LandsD has earlier conducted rent review for those 19 STTs in LYM to determine the rent for the three years commencing from January 2020
視乎檢討結果，政府會再考慮是否推出進一步措施，協助商戶應對目前嚴峻的經濟環境。
Depending on the outcome of the review the Government will further consider whether additional measures should be introduced to assist businesses to cope with the challenging economic environment at present
旅發局亦向旅客推廣由業界營辦的鯉魚門旅遊產品，當中包括於海鮮街品嚐海鮮餐的行程。
Besides HKTB has also been promoting LYM travel products operated by the travel trade including the gourmet tours at the seafood village
最近，政府亦已就此項目取得地區人士對項目設計的支持，包括商戶、區議會和海濱事務委員會。
Recently the Government has obtained the support of the local community including shop operators the respective District Council and the Harbourfront Commission for the LYM Project
我們相信當改善計劃完成後，鯉魚門對旅客的吸引力將會提升，有助進一步推動本土經濟。
We believe that upon the completion of the Project the attractiveness of LYM to tourists would be enhanced and would thus help further promote the local economy
我亦同意，在目前的情況下，如果社會上的示威衝突持續，甚至發生一些危及普通人生命或財產的情況，以至在國際媒體報道香港的境況，即使我們推出很多補救措施，亦無補於事。
I also agree that under the prevailing circumstances if the demonstrations and clashes in society persist or some situations endangering the life or property of ordinary people have even occurred such that the situations in Hong Kong are being reported in the international media it would be of no avail even if we roll out a bunch of relief measures
我已分別透過海外辦事處、旅發局及在香港的所有國際商會等，提供這方面的資料。
I have provided information in this regard through our overseas offices HKTB and all international chambers of commerce in Hong Kong etc
就此方面，我們會繼續做好接待措施，旅行社或主辦機構進行這類工作時都會多走一步，確保旅客在香港既安全，亦能做到想做的事。
In this regard we will continue to enhance measures to receive these travellers and travel agencies or host organizations would usually take a further step in this respect to ensure that travellers can stay safe and do what they want to during their stay in Hong Kong
主席，我剛才提到3方面的工作，除了解決銀根周轉問題、減少政府收費以期降低成本外，我們亦已針對性地協助不同業界，這些工作當然有緩急先後，我們會重點協助首當其衝受影響的行業，但我們亦歡迎社會上任何有心人和我們一起與業界共渡時艱。
President apart from resolving cash flow and liquidity problems as well as reducing government fees with the aim of lowering costs we have also provided targeted assistance for various industries under the three aspects of work that I have mentioned just now . There is certainly some order of priority in such work with emphasis laid on assisting the affected industries that are the first to bear the brunt . Yet we also welcome any well - intentioned parties in society to join us in tiding over the difficulties with the industries
我們希望能夠如財政司司長提出的方向般"撐企業、保就業"，令企業及從業員均能受惠。
We hope to benefit the enterprises and also those engaging in the industry which is in line with the direction of supporting enterprises and safeguarding jobs proposed by the Financial Secretary
因此，香港的獨特地位並非是由任何其他國家單方面施予，而是《基本法》賦予的。
Therefore Hong Kongs unique status is not granted unilaterally by any other country but is conferred by the Basic Law
在2017年，美國是香港外來直接投資的第七大主要來源，美國同時亦是香港外向直接投資的第九大主要目的地。
In 2017 the US was the seventh major source of inward direct investment into Hong Kong and the ninth major destination of outward direct investment from Hong Kong
《公民權利和政治權利國際公約》適用於香港的有關規定亦繼續有效。
Provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights as applied to Hong Kong remain in force
政府的立場十分清晰，我們反對外國議會以任何形式干預香港的內部事務。
The position of the HKSAR Government is very clear we oppose foreign legislatures interfering in any form in the internal affairs of the HKSAR
一直以來，我們按照事實並顧及雙方的共同利益作出解說，同時亦清楚交代香港的情況。
All along we have been doing explanatory work based on facts and taking into account the common interests of both sides while giving a clear account of the situation in Hong Kong
然而，有一種情況是難以逆轉的，就是當不同的政治團體或某些國家的國會議員本身已有取態時，便難以令他們接受。
However there is one situation that is difficult to reverse when different political groups or members of parliaments of certain countries have taken their own stances it is difficult to make them accept other views