Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
今年可能有少許進步，因為拯救動物組織的開支開始較去年多，最低限度今年超過100萬元，但我們看到130萬元的人道毀滅開支仍然存在。
Some slight improvement can perhaps be seen this year because the expenditure on animal rescue has increased compared to that last year and at least it exceeded 1 million this year but we can see that the expenditure of 1.3 million on euthanasia is still here
有人說，我提出此項修正案是做不到的，但我仍然要做。
Some people may say that this amendment proposed by me is not feasible but I have to go ahead nonetheless
主席，如果我們不啟動討論，當局每年透過《撥款條例草案》向立法會申請超過100萬元公帑，讓漁護署進行人道毀滅，每年都把動物殺掉就了事，處事方式是否這樣的呢？
Chairman if we do not initiate a discussion and the Administration just applies to the Legislative Council for more than 1 million through the Appropriation Bill so that AFCD can perform euthanasia on animals every year and consider this to be the end of the matter is this the way of dealing with things?
我提出修正案的精神，是希望政府開始想想可否制訂一項長期計劃，以逐步減少、取締人道毀滅的做法。
The aim of the amendment proposed by me is to voice the hope that the Government will start to consider if a long - term plan can be formulated to gradually reduce the emphasis on or phase out the measure of euthanasia
這些是流浪動物，牠們沒有做錯事，流浪本身不是罪，牠們也不想流浪，難道每隻貓狗也想每晚無處棲息、要餓着肚子，又不知道哪裏有食物，要到垃圾站翻垃圾嗎？
These are stray animals and they have done nothing wrong . Being a stray is nothing wrong per se and they do not want to be strays either . Does anyone think that all the cats and dogs want to be homeless and go hungry each night not knowing where they can get food and having to rummage through garbage at refuse collection points?
政府一方面推行第169章《防止殘酷對待動物條例》的革新，以推動動物福利法，但另一邊廂，我們真的要藉着香港整體社會終於重視動物權益的氛圍，同時檢討這個城市與動物相關的政策及法例。
On the one hand the Government is introducing changes to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance Cap . 169 and on the other we really have to take advantage of this social environment of the entire Hong Kong society finally attaching importance to animal welfare to review the policies and laws related to animals in this city at the same time
如果是可以執行的，不如擴展至全港18區。
If this measure is feasible I suggest that it be extended it to all the 18 districts in Hong Kong
又例如可否改革現時的領養政策，令貓狗進入動物管理中心後，不會是"有入無出"？
As another example can the current adoption policy be reformed so that it will no longer be the case that the cats and dogs having been sent to animal management centres can never come out alive again?
甘地的一句說話是，"一個城市的文明程度取決於人們如何看待動物"。
GANDHI said The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated
這涉及邏輯及哲學的思考：是否殺死動物便代表解決了問題，而牠們的生死是可由我們人類決定的？
This involves logical and philosophical thinking Does killing animals mean solving a problem and can their life or death be decided by us human beings?
牠們最初是來自棄養和地盤，可能是開設了一個地盤，飼養了十多二十隻狗，當地盤完工後，那十多二十隻狗便成為流浪狗。
Initially they were abandoned animals or were kept on construction sites . Maybe a construction site was set up and a dozen or two dogs were kept . After a construction project has been completed these dogs become strays
這些流浪動物來自一個源頭，牠們最終被送進動物管理中心，然後再被人道毀滅。
These strays come from one source and they end up in animal management centres where they are euthanased
過往沒有人質疑這種做法，今天就由我提問，我覺得有問題。
In the past no one queried this approach so today I will be the one to raise questions because I think there are problems
如果沒有足夠地方便應增撥資源，沒有足夠人手便應增聘人手，不要再用一種簡單的方法來解決一些還有心跳及呼吸的動物的問題。
If there is not enough space additional resources should be allocated and if there is not enough manpower additional staff should be recruited rather than continuing to adopt a simplistic solution in dealing with problems involving animals with heart beat and breath
主席，事實上，2019年在香港動物權益上可能是很關鍵的一年。
Chairman in fact 2019 may be a crucial year for animal rights in Hong Kong
動物福利法正進行公眾諮詢，我相信不少市民除了要求增加對虐打及虐殺動物者的罰則外，另一關注事項便是人道毀滅的問題會否有改善和改革。
The law on animal welfare is now undergoing public consultation and I believe many members of the public apart from requesting an increase in the penalties for ill - treating animals and brutally torturing animals to death are also concerned about whether or not there will be any improvement or reform in the issue of euthanasia
我只有一個很卑微的訴求，就是可否逐步改善？
I only have a most humble request that is can improvements be made incrementally?
這真是很卑微的要求。
This is a most humble request indeed
我抵達現場時，原本以為"泰小狗"的身型是很大的，但原來牠只是很細小。
I originally thought that the Thai puppy was quite large in size but on arriving at the venue it turned out that it was actually small in size
不好意思，我想回家。
I am sorry I want to go home
今天我們在立法會終於可以認真及嚴肅地討論這個話題，是因為過往認為沒有可能會立法的事情，現時正在進行立法，我希望局長能繼續聆聽社會的意見，亦很希望這可說是數十年來才踏出的半步這是很重要的半步真的不可有任何差池。
Today we can finally discuss this subject earnestly and solemnly in the Legislative Council because for matters we used to believe legislation would not be possible legislation is now being drawn up . I hope the Secretary can continue to listen to the views of the community and also hope very much that nothing will go amiss in this half step taken after several decades . This half step is very important
是否有其他方法呢？
Is there any alternative?
如果問題是資源不足，便應該向立法會申請撥款，專門用於加強領養和堵截棄養源頭的工作，最好的做法便是看看如何改革動物管理中心，即使是改革一間也好，因為四大動物管理中心的評價也有所不同。
If the problem is insufficient resources applications for funds dedicated to promoting adoption and stemming the sources of abandoned animals should be made to the Legislative Council . The best course of action is to look at how the animal management centres can be reformed . Even reforming just one centre is desirable because there are different evaluations of the four major animal management centres
有一些所謂民間義工的朋友很熱心，他們跟個別動物管理中心也談得來，那麼可否嘗試多走半步，在其中一間動物管理中心作出適當的改革？
Some volunteers from civil groups are very enthusiastic and they are on good terms with individual animal management centres . In that case can we try and take another half step by introducing appropriate reforms to one of the animal management centres?
所以，我很想平心靜氣地請局長考慮。
For this reason I wish to ask the Secretary very calmly to consider this matter
如果人道毀滅是不人道的，便不應稱為人道毀滅。
If euthanasia is not humane it should not be called euthanasia
生命無分貴賤，事實上，這亦可體現香港人是與時並進的。
All lives are equal and in fact this will also show that Hong Kong people keep themselves abreast of the times
主席，多謝多位議員在發言中就勞工及福利的議題表達意見。
President I would like to thank the many Members who have spoken on questions concerning labour and welfare and expressed their views
對於部分議員的提問與意見，我們在回答超過1,300多項由立法會議員提出的書面質詢，在財務委員會特別會議及最近的福利事務委員會及人力事務委員會會議上，均已作出回應，在這裏我只作重點補充。
Regarding the questions and views of certain Members we have responded to them in our replies to the 1 300 - odd written questions asked by Members of the Legislative Council at the special meetings of the Finance Committee and the latest meetings of the Panel on Welfare Services and Panel on Manpower . Hence I will only supplement with some salient points
首先，我多謝數位議員表示支持政府建議撥款200億元購買作為社會福利服務設施的物業，我們計劃於6月份的福利事務委員會會議向議員提交更多資料，並稍後向財務委員會提交撥款建議。
First I thank the several Members who have expressed support for the Governments proposal of allocating 200 million to the purchase of premises for welfare facilities . We plan to submit more information to Members at the meeting of the Panel on Welfare Services in June and present the funding application to the Finance Committee later
不少議員也關注現時安老服務輪候時間長的問題。
Many Members have expressed concern about the long waiting time for elderly care services presently
為針對現時服務短缺及未來服務需求急劇增加，我們必須多管齊下，採取長、中、短期策略來配合。
To address the existing shortage of services and the rapid increase in demand for services in the future we must adopt a multi - pronged approach and supporting strategies in the long medium and short terms
長期策略是由規劃入手，我們已在2018年年底，完成把安老服務需求的相關規劃比率納入《香港規劃標準與準則》。
As for the long - term strategy we will start with planning . At the end of 2018 the relevant planning ratio for the demand for elderly care services was included in the Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines
中期方面，我們透過在資助房屋及私人發展項目中，爭取加入所需福利設施，以及透過推行第二期非政府機構的"私人土地作福利用途特別計劃"，興建相關福利設施，當中包括安老社區照顧及院舍服務的單位。
As for the medium - term strategy we are striving for the inclusion of required welfare facilities in subsidized housing and private development projects as well as the construction of relevant welfare facilities including units for the provision of elderly community care and residential care services through the launch of Phase Two of the Special Scheme on Privately Owned Sites for Welfare Uses for non - governmental organizations
短期內，在社區照顧服務方面，我們會增加2,000個名額的改善家居照顧服務、增加社區照顧服務券1,000張、透過鼓勵買位服務的非資助院舍提供日間照顧服務，並進行買位的安排，以增加日間照顧服務。
In the short term in respect of community care services we will provide an additional 2 000 service quota under the Enhanced Home and Community Care Services and an additional 1 000 vouchers for community care services encourage the provision of day care services by self - financing residential care homes for the elderly which are providing services under the purchase of places arrangement and make arrangements to purchase places to increase day care services
至於院舍服務，在短期內除努力完成興建中的資助服務單位外，我們亦會在未來5年，每年增加1,000個買位。
As for residential care services in the short term we will endeavour to complete the construction of units providing subsidized services and purchase an additional 1 000 places in each of the next five years
在康復服務方面，在策略上與安老服務大致相同。
As for rehabilitation services the strategy adopted will be broadly similar to that for elderly care services
由於《香港康復計劃方案》正在制訂過程中，我們會適時向福利事務委員會交代進展及聽取議員的意見。
As the formulation of the Hong Kong Rehabilitation Programme Plan is ongoing we will update the Panel on Welfare Services of the progress and listen to the views of Members in due course
在福利方面，大家較為關注幼兒照顧服務不足的問題。
As for welfare services Members are more concerned about the shortage of child care services
《2019年撥款條例草案》已包括在幼兒服務範疇增加資助獨立幼兒中心名額及改善人手比例等的相關資源。
Under the Appropriation Bill 2019 relevant resource has been allocated for child care services including the provision of an additional service quota for Aided Standalone Child Care Centres and improvement to the manning ratio
同樣地，在中、長期策略上，與安老服務發展相同。
Similarly as for the strategy in the medium - to - long term it is also similar to the development of elderly care services
在短期內，我們會透過剛才提到將會向財務委員會建議撥款的200億元中，購買幼兒中心的處所，力求在兩三年內增加服務名額。
In the short term we will submit the 200 million funding application to the Finance Committee as I mentioned just now for the purchase of premises for child care centres striving to increase the service quota in two to three years
就勞工事宜，各位議員關注的勞工議題十分多，我相信在過往及未來，我們都會繼續與各位議員在議會內外交流意見。
In the scope of labour matters Members have expressed concern over a wide range of labour issues . I believe as in the past and in the future we will continue to exchange views with Honourable Members within and outside the legislature
在今次就《條例草案》的發言中，議員較多關注勞工短缺及中高齡就業支援的問題。
In speeches made on the Bill this time around Members are more concerned about the labour shortage and employment support for the elderly and the middle - aged
就勞工供求的情況，我們會在5月份的人力事務委員會會議更詳細地討論。
As for the demand and supply of labour we will have detailed discussions at the meeting of the Panel on Manpower to be held in May
就協助中高齡人士就業，勞工及福利局、勞工處、僱員再培訓局及社會福利署，均會尋求服務改善及加強協助。
As for the employment assistance provided to the elderly and the middle - aged the Labour and Welfare Bureau the Labour Department the Employees Retraining Board and the Social Welfare Department will seek to enhance their services and step up the assistance offered
這不僅是中高齡求職人士的需要，對現時不少聘請人手有困難的行業亦十分重要。
Such services are needed not merely by the elderly and the middle - aged but are also important to many trades facing difficulties in staff recruitment
香港電台可說是香港所餘無幾、堅持最低限度的新聞道德的少數不受"紅頂"商人影響的新聞機構，為何我這樣說呢？
Radio Television Hong Kong RTHK is one of the few news organizations upholding the most basic press ethics and not being influenced by red tycoons which are rarely seen in Hong Kong nowadays . Why am I saying this?
根據無國界記者今年剛剛公布的新聞自由指數，香港排名第七十三，再下跌3位，屬於有問題的一個類別。
According to the press freedom index just published by Reporters Without Borders this year Hong Kongs ranking further dropped three places to 73 which comes under the problematic category
自回歸以來，香港的新聞自由一直下跌。
Since the reunification the press freedom in Hong Kong has been on a decline
我們在審議財政預算案時沒有權力增加個別部門的撥款，而大家也看到，正如剛才在這個環節發言的多位議員也說得很清楚，政府是在"陰乾"港台，這是絕對可耻的。
In our examination of the Budget we do not have the power to increase the provisions for individual departments . As Members can see and as a number of Members said clearly when they spoke in this session earlier the Government is sapping RTHK . This is absolutely shameful
最令我們感到不忿的是政府呆若木雞，在延續這些免費電視台的牌照時，政府繼續聽不到、看不到，沒有捍衞在香港公共廣播中唯一不受商營機構影響的港台，它至今仍是市民信賴的其中一個新聞機構。
It is most infuriating that the Government remains dumbstruck and in the renewal of these free television licences the Government continued to turn a deaf ear and a blind eye to what happened taking no action to defend RTHK the one and only public broadcasting organization not influenced by any commercial organization . It remains a news organization commanding public trust
港台在兩方面被"陰乾"，一方面是撥款，2018年港台的修訂預算為10億4,000萬元，而下年度，即2019-2020年度的預算只有10億2,000萬元，撥款沒有增加，而是再削減1.9%。
RTHK has been dried up in two ways . One is by way of funding . The revised estimate of RTHK in 2018 was 1.4 billion whereas the estimate for the following year that is 2019 - 2020 is only 1.2 billion
當然，我們也明白，政府、"林鄭777"或其他主要官員一直都不喜歡港台報道新聞的方法，因為說真話並非他們的期望。
Of course we understand that the Government and Carrie LAM 777 or other principal officials always dislike RTHKs approach in news reporting because speaking the truth is not their expectation
一些港台員工或評論員，包括被港台辭退的吳志森也說過，其實港台最大的罪惡就是堅持新聞自由、堅持以公眾利益的立場批判社會及批判政府。
As some employees or commentators of RTHK including NG Chi - sum who was sacked by RTHK have said the biggest crime of RTHK is its perseverance in upholding the freedom of the press and its perseverance in criticizing society and the Government from the position of public interest
這當然是彌天大罪。
This is of course the most heinous of crimes
其實，如果港台懂得學習大陸的中央台便必定"發達"，因為中央台的主播會成為高官的新任妻子，中央台也是用來貪污及舞弊的其中一個溫床，而中央台的人員如果"識做"，很多人都會在大陸升官發財。
In fact had RTHK followed the practices of CCTV on the Mainland surely it would have made lucrative gains as the news anchors of CCTV will become new wives of senior officials and CCTV is also a breeding ground of corruption and bribery and if the personnel of CCTV can trim the sail to the wind many of them will get promoted and make a fortune in the Mainland
雖然中國大陸的新聞自由指數幾近最低，排名第一百七十三，但不要緊，如果你"識做"，願意放棄新聞獨立編採，願意放棄為市民發聲，好像我們的"林鄭777"或很多主要官員或建制派保皇黨所說般，不要緊，只要"識做"便可以，"識做"便有前途，這樣便可能不會被"陰乾"，但在現實中，港台一天做自己要做的事，便會天天被"陰乾"。
While Mainland China ranks almost the lowest at 173 in the press freedom index that would not be a problem so long as you are smart enough to know how to behave willing to give up editorial independence and willing to give up voicing out for the people just as what Carrie LAM 777 and many principal officials or the pro - establishment and pro - Government camp have said . That would not be a problem for it would be fine so long as you know how to behave and you will have promising prospects so long as you know how to behave . This way probably RTHK would not have been sapped
在港台的自僱人士，即這些第II類服務提供者人數為2,600至3,000人，較審計署報告中的1,926人為多。
In RTHK there are 2 600 to 3 000 self - employed persons or Category II Service Providers and their actual number is more than 1 926 as stated in the Director of Audits report
這其實真的很過分，是在欺騙員工，他們沒有足夠的職業保障，亦沒有任何福利，但還要繼續做，而目的只有一個，就是繼續"陰乾"港台。
This is indeed most undesirable and the Government is deceiving these employees for they do not have adequate employment protection nor do they enjoy any welfare and yet they still have to work there . There is only one objective and that is to sap RTHK continuously
大家都知道，這位特首在上任前已經開始做手腳，所以她一直在"陰乾"港台，其實正是實現她的競選"毒招"，繼續陰毒。
It is known that this Chief Executive already started to play tricks before she assumed office . So she has been taking actions to sap RTHK precisely to achieve the objective of her vicious tricks adopted during her election campaign by continuously employing wicked means to serve her purpose
原來她要紀念中華人民共和國成立70周年，期望港台製作多些節目，甚至延長廣播時間，經費減少了，工作卻要增加，還要為中國共產黨慶祝立國70周年。
She wants to commemorate the 70 anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China and expects RTHK to produce more programmes and even extend the broadcasting hours . Its funding is reduced but more work has to be done and worse still productions have to be made to commemorate the 70 anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China for the Communist Party of China
無論政府多刻薄，出多少"陰招"，他們都堅守崗位，不後退一步。
No matter how harsh the Government has treated them or how many cunning tricks the Government has employed they have performed their duties faithfully refusing to take one step back
我們慶幸有這群員工在這麼多困難中繼續克盡捍衞港台的天職。
We are lucky to have this team of people who have persistently exerted themselves in performing their bounden duty of defending RTHK despite so many hardships
我想說的第二點是總目37―衞生署。
The second point that I wish to make concerns Head 37―Department of Health
我真的很難再容忍政府的做法，政府說服務差是因為人手不足。
It is really difficult for me to put up with the Governments practices anymore . The Government said that the services are bad due to a shortage of manpower
但大家有沒有看清楚，衞生署這麼多年來抱殘守缺，不思進取。
But have we not seen clearly that the Department of Health DH has pandered to outworn beliefs and practices not bothering to make improvement over the years?
舉例說，對於皮膚科醫生不足的情況，其實很多人想做，但卻很難可以做到，因為雖然很多人輪候接受訓練，但衞生署沒有跟醫院管理局或大學配合進行訓練計劃。
For example with regard to the lack of dermatologists actually a lot of people aspire to take up these positions but it is difficult for them to do so because even though many people are waitlisted for training DH has not forged cooperation with the Hospital Authority or universities in providing training programmes
所以，醫生要"過五關斬六將"，自己完成初步訓練後才可以申請。
As a result doctors have to overcome hurdles after hurdles and it is only after they have completed the initial training by themselves that they are eligible for making an application
第二方面是衞生署的執法工作。
Second the enforcement work of DH
舉例說，衞生署不肯做好基層醫療的工作，反而推出長者醫療券。
An example is that DH has not properly carried out the work of primary health care but has introduced the elderly health care vouchers instead
我們看到長者醫療券被用作買花膠、海味，甚至配豪華眼鏡，令公帑流失。
We have seen that the elderly health care vouchers have been used to buy dried fish maw dried seafood and even expensive spectacles resulting in a loss of public coffers
其實衞生署要做的不是這些，我們已說過很多次，現時有超過30億元的公帑，老實說，衞生署應好好地增加長者健康中心的數目和增加名額，並為達到某個年齡的組別，包括50歲、60歲或70歲的市民，提供適合其年齡的免費身體健康檢查，這些便是政府應該做的事情。
Actually this is not what DH should do and as we have said many times already we have over 3 billion in the public coffers and honestly DH should effectively increase the number of elderly health centres and the number of places in these centres . The Government should also provide specific age groups such as people aged 50 60 or 70 with free health checks suiting the needs of the respective age groups . These are what the Government should do
政府不務正業地"派錢"，派到現在用來配眼鏡、買花膠。
The Government has failed to attend to its own proper duties but given away cash instead
我們的政府是否淪落至這麼不濟、這麼差？
Is it that our Government has degenerated to such a sorry deplorable state?
水平低至不懂怎樣去做，要"派糖"、"派錢"、派醫療券，以為這樣便可以解決問題。
Its level is so low that it does not even know what to do but simply gives away candies money and elderly health care vouchers thinking that this is the solution to the problem
雖然我沒有辦法削減衞生署的撥款，但我覺得這個部門是令我們失望的。
Although there is no way for me to reduce the funding for DH I must say that this department is disappointing to us
不過，在我們討論預算案的今天，已沒有多少人理會那些爭議，因為那些爭議相對於《逃犯條例》和大灣區等問題，確實是小巫見大巫，所以陳茂波司長的名字最近已很少在媒體出現。
Nonetheless on this day when we discuss the Budget not many people are concerned about these disputes for these disputes pale into insignificance against problems arising from the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance FOO and the Greater Bay Area . For this reason the name of the Financial Secretary Paul CHAN is seldom mentioned in the media recently
不過，我想指出，即使政府現在大灑金錢，推行創新科技，撥款予各項基金，透過庫務署"派錢"，撥款由差餉物業估價署退還差餉，這樣也無補於事。
Nonetheless I have to point out that even if the Government spends lavishly now to promote IT allocate funding for various funds disbursing handouts through the Treasury and allocating funds for the Rating and Valuation Department to arrange for rates concession it will be in vain
政府只要做錯一件事，便將香港送羊入虎口，這樣我們過去所做的便前功盡廢，這是相當不幸的。
A single mistake made by the Government will send Hong Kong into the lions den and all our hard work in the past will be rendered futile
其實，香港無須陷入這種不幸的狀況，我們應維持香港得來不易的"一國兩制"、獨立的經濟制度、受尊重的法律制度、清晰明確的司法制度等。
What a misfortune! . In fact Hong Kong can be spared this misfortune . We should uphold the hard - won one country two systems independent economic system the respected legal system and the clear unambiguous judicial system and so on
大家心裏有數，其實地產商與政府是"打龍通"的。
Members know at heart that the real estate developers and the Government have hidden information exchanges
不過，趕客的最高境界，就是將大陸的貪官、政黨或不知甚麼人的錢也趕走，屆時香港可以宣布正式"玩完"、"無運行"。
Yet the ultimate approach to driving people away is to drive away all the money from corrupt Mainland officials or political parties as well as all the others . By then we can announce that Hong Kong is absolutely game over and will be left luckless
我非常感謝各位議員在4月中旬的立法會會議，就2019-2020年度財政預算案發表的寶貴意見。
I am very grateful to Members for their giving valuable views on the 2019 - 2020 Budget the Budget at the Legislative Council meeting in mid - April
剛才5位局長已就各位關心的一些重要政策範疇作出扼要回應。
Five Bureau Directors have given just now concise responses in respect of some key policy areas of concern to Members
主席，在2月底發表預算案後，我出席了多個論壇、訪問和交流會，並與不同的政黨和組織會面，一方面向大家介紹預算案的理念和各項措施，另一方面也聆聽社會大眾的意見。
President following the presentation of the Budget at the end of February I have attended various forums interviews and exchange sessions and met with different political parties and organizations explaining to the public the propositions of the Budget and its various measures on the one hand and gauging the views in the community on the other
我在此感謝各位表達了意見的市民、議員、政黨及組織，有關意見對政府施政及日後編製預算案的工作均非常有幫助。
I wish to thank those members of the public Members political parties and organizations who have expressed their views which are invaluable to the Governments administration and the compilation of budgets in future
接下來，我會扼述一下環球和本地經濟的最新情況，以及預算案中一些措施的最新進展。
Next I will give an overview of the latest economic situation globally and locally and an update on some of the measures in the Budget
環球經濟前景繼續充滿挑戰。
The global economic outlook remains challenging
國際貨幣基金組織4月再度把今年環球經濟增長的預測下調0.2個百分點至3.3%，低於去年3.6%的增長。
In April the International Monetary Fund IMF again lowered its growth forecast for the global economy this year by 0.2 percentage points to 3.3 % which was weaker than the growth rate of 3.6 % last year
國基會亦預期，今年上半年環球經濟增長會持續疲弱，下半年則有望回升。
IMF also anticipated that global economic growth will remain sluggish throughout the first half of this year with a rebound expected in the second half
同時，外圍環境存在許多不明朗因素，尤其在貿易和金融市場方面，我們必須保持警惕。
Meanwhile in the face of an external environment fraught with uncertainties particularly in respect of trade and the financial markets we must remain vigilant
內地方面，今年中央政府將經濟增長目標設於6%至6.5%，與國基會6.3%的最新預測相若。
Regarding the Mainland the Central Government has set an economic growth target of 6 % to 6.5 % for this year about the same as IMFs latest estimate of 6.3 %
4月公布的第一季國內生產總值按年實質增長6.4%，符合中央政府的增長目標，並勝於市場預期。
As announced in April the Gross Domestic Product GDP in the first quarter grew by 6.4 % in real terms over a year earlier meeting the growth target of the Central Government and beating market expectations
這顯示儘管外圍環境充滿挑戰，但通過一系列財政、貨幣及其他政策措施，內地經濟得以維持穩健增長。
This indicates that despite a challenging external environment economic growth in the Mainland remains solid as a result of a series of fiscal monetary and other policy measures
與此同時，內地經濟繼續朝着創新、擴大內需和邁向高增值的方向發展，令增長更具質素及更持續穩健。
Meanwhile as the Mainland economy continues to develop in the direction of innovation domestic demand expansion and high added - value economic growth has become sounder and more solidly paced
此外，國家致力擴大和深化對外開放，鼓勵內地企業走出國際舞台，並全力推動粵港澳大灣區發展及"一帶一路"倡議，這些均有利於內地、香港及其他區內經濟體的發展。
In addition the State strives to expand and deepen our countrys opening up to the outside world encourage Mainland enterprises to spread their wings in the international arena and spare no effort to promote the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area development and the Belt and Road Initiative . All this is conducive to the development of the Mainland Hong Kong and other economies in the region