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大灣區建設除了要提升粵港合作外，更重要的是要進一步深化政策創新，在粵港合作"先行先試"的成功基礎上，爭取中央支持推動在特定合作領域的制度和機制創新，並促進城市之間的生產要素高效流通，使香港與大灣區內其他城市的居民、貨物、資金、訊息的流通更為便捷。
Apart from enhancing the cooperation between Guangdong and Hong Kong the Bay Area development plays a more important role in further deepening policy innovation . On the basis of the success in the early and pilot implementation of the GuangdongHong Kong cooperation we have to strive for the Central Authorities support in promoting system and mechanism innovation in specific area of cooperation and promote efficient and convenient flow of factors of production amongst cities so as to facilitate the flow of people goods capital and information between Hong Kong and other cities in the Bay Area
大灣區建設的框架協議是在國家主席的見證下，於7月1日在香港簽署，而有關的協調機制，除了粵港澳三地政府外，亦包括國家發展和改革委員會、國務院港澳辦及相關中央部委。
The framework agreement on the Bay Area development was signed and witnessed by the State President in Hong Kong on 1 July . In addition to the governments of Guangdong Hong Kong and Macao the National Development and Reform Commission the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council and relevant Central ministries and commissions are also involved in the coordination mechanism
這都說明了中央對大灣區建設的高度重視。
This illustrates the great importance attached by the Central Authorities to the Bay Area development
從國家發展層面統籌規劃和協調合作，必定能更有效推動粵港澳大灣區的發展。
The coordination and collaboration at the national development level will definitely be more effective in promoting the development of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Bay Area
事實上，國家主席在中國共產黨第十九次全國代表大會的報告中亦提及"香港、澳門發展同內地發展緊密相連。
In fact in his report to the 19 National Congress of the Communist Party of China the State President also mentioned that the development of Hong Kong and Macao is closely tied up with that of the Mainland
要支持香港、澳門融入國家發展大局，以粵港澳大灣區建設、粵港澳合作、泛珠三角區域合作等為重點，全面推進內地同香港、澳門互利合作，制定完善便利香港、澳門居民在內地發展的政策措施"。
The state will continue to support Hong Kong and Macao in integrating their own development into the overall development of the country give priority to the development of the Bay Area cooperation between Guangdong Hong Kong and Macao and regional cooperation in the Pan - Pearl River Delta thus fully advancing mutually beneficial cooperation between the Mainland and the two regions and formulate and improve policies and measures to make it more convenient for people from Hong Kong and Macao to develop careers in the Mainland
特區政府在參與大灣區發展的規劃工作時，一直是按照"一國兩制"的原則並基於香港本身的發展定位和優勢來處理。
When the SAR Government participates in the planning of the Bay Area development it has always acted in accordance with the principle of one country two systems and on the basis of Hong Kongs position and advantages in development
在"一國兩制"的雙重優勢下，香港一方面得到中央的支持，能夠積極參與國家的重大發展戰略，包括"十三五"規劃、"一帶一路"倡議及大灣區建設；另一方面，香港又可憑藉我們作為內地最開放和國際化城市的優勢，與大灣區城市的企業"拼船出海"，開拓更廣闊的市場和發展機遇。
Under the combined advantages of one country two systems Hong Kong has on the one hand the support from the Central Authorities to actively participate in the national development strategies including the 13 Five - Year Plan Belt and Road Initiative and the Bay Area development; and on the other hand Hong Kong can work with enterprises of cities in the Bay Area to explore more markets and development opportunities by virtue of our advantage as the most open and internationalized city in the Mainland
在過去一段時間，特區政府積極與各個界別聯繫，反映業界對大灣區發展的意見和建議。
For quite some time in the past the SAR Government actively liaised with different sectors to reflect their views and proposals on the Bay Area development
國家將於稍後頒布《粵港澳大灣區城市群發展規劃》。
The country will later promulgate the development plan for a city cluster in the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Bay Area the Plan
特區政府將全面積極參與大灣區建設，把握這項重要國家發展戰略所帶來的歷史性機遇。
The SAR Government will actively participate in taking forward the development of the Bay Area so as to grasp the historic opportunities brought by this important national development strategy
我們會積極配合落實《規劃》，促進大灣區經濟社會協同發展，特別是打造大灣區成為國際科技創新中心。
We will proactively support the implementation of the Plan to promote synergized development of the economic community in the Bay Area in particular the development of the Bay Area into an international innovation and technology hub
我們亦會爭取盡快落實為港人在大灣區學習、就業、創業、營商、生活以至養老提供更多便利，促進兩地人流、物流、資金流和訊息流。
We will further seek facilitation measures for Hong Kong people to study work and start up and operate business live and retire in the Bay Area and thereby facilitating the flow of people goods capital and information between the two places
劉業強議員和梁美芬議員提到如何利用大灣區的發展機遇讓我們的青年人有更多發展。
Mr Kenneth LAU and Dr Priscilla LEUNG mentioned how to capitalize on the development opportunities in the Bay Area to enable our young people wider scope of development
就這方面，特區政府會繼續加強青年交流，特別是實習計劃，讓青年人有更多機會了解、接觸國家發展，特別包括大灣區方面的發展。
In this regard the SAR Government will continue to enhance exchanges with young people and in particular internship schemes so as to provide young people with more opportunities to understand and be involved in the countrys development especially the development in the Bay Area
目前由政務司司長擔任主席的"與內地合作督導委員會"將易名為"推進大灣區建設及內地合作督導委員會"，目的是更聚焦推動大灣區建設。
The Steering Committee on Co - operation with the Mainland chaired by the Chief Secretary for Administration will be renamed as the Steering Committee on Taking Forward Bay Area Development and Mainland Co - operation
政制及內地事務局會繼續統籌特區政府有關大灣區建設的工作，並為督導委員會提供支援，擬訂年度的具體工作計劃，以有效落實《規劃》提出的政策措施。
This will enable us to take forward the Bay Area development in a more focused manner . The Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau will continue to coordinate the SAR Governments work relating to the Bay Area development and provide support to the Steering Committee by formulating concrete annual work plans for effective implementation of the measures proposed in the Plan
政制及內地事務局會成立"粵港澳大灣區發展辦公室"，專責協調相關中央部委及廣東省和澳門政府，以及特區政府相關政策局及部門。
The Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau will set up a Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Bay Area Development Office which will be responsible for coordination with the relevant central authorities the Guangdong Provincial Government the Macao SAR Government and the relevant bureaux and departments of the Hong Kong SAR Government
該辦公室亦會主動聯繫商會、專業團體和相關持份者，統籌落實《規劃》的工作。
The office will also proactively approach trade associations professional bodies and relevant stakeholders to coordinate effort related to the implementation of the Plan
我們亦會增撥資源，進行與大灣區建設相關的研究和宣傳工作，協助港人港企發掘更多發展機遇。
Additional resources will also be allocated for undertaking research and publicity on the Bay Area development to assist Hong Kong people and enterprises to discover new opportunities
剛才林健鋒議員提到希望政府和立法會能夠攜手合作，落實施政報告的措施，包括粵港澳大灣區的發展，改善香港的經濟和促進就業。
Just now Mr Jeffrey LAM expressed his wish for cooperation between the Government and the Legislative Council to implement the initiatives proposed in the Policy Address including the development of the Bay Area so as to improve the economy of Hong Kong and promote employment
李慧琼議員在發言中提及，她盼望立法會議員能夠透過一些事務委員會多與內地進行溝通和了解。
Ms Starry LEE mentioned in her speech that she hoped Members of the Legislative Council could have better communication and understanding with the Mainland via some panels of the Council
在這方面，特區政府非常樂意予以配合和協助。
The SAR Government is very willing to cooperate and help in this regard
代理主席，我謹此陳辭，懇請各位議員支持今年的施政報告。
With these remarks Deputy President I implore Members to support this years Policy Address
辯論主題是"多元經濟"。
The debate theme is Diversified Economy
這個環節涵蓋10個政策範疇，分別是：公共財政；工商事務；經濟發展事務，但不包括能源有關事宜；"一帶一路"；粵港澳大灣區；財經事務；海運及空運；專業服務；創新及科技產業；及創意產業。
This session covers the following 10 policy areas Public Finance; Commerce and Industry; Economic Development ; Belt and Road; Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Bay Area; Financial Affairs; Maritime and Aviation; Professional Services; Innovation and Technology Industries; and Creative Industries
代理主席，我發言支持行政長官於10月11日發表的施政報告。
Deputy President I speak in support of the Policy Address released by the Chief Executive on 11 October
過去一個月，無論是坊間，還是我代表的業界，普遍對特首這份施政報告給予很高評價，同時亦對施政報告的一些創新思維抱有很大期望。
Over the past one month the community and the sector I represent have generally had a very high opinion of the Chief Executives Policy Address and they have at the same time placed great expectations on certain creative ideas in the Policy Address
施政報告發表後，不少機構進行了多項民意調查，其中香港中文大學香港亞太研究所曾進行電話訪問，調查結果顯示，特區政府及特首的民望均很高，特首的整體表現獲57.2分，四成三人滿意她這份施政報告。
Following the delivery of the Policy Address quite a number of organizations have conducted various public opinion polls among which a telephone survey conducted by the Hong Kong Institute of Asia - Pacific Studies The Chinese University of Hong Kong indicated that both the SAR Government and the Chief Executive enjoyed high popularity ratings the performance rating of the Chief Executive stood at 57.2 and 43 % of the respondents found her Policy Address satisfactory
此外，三成半受訪者滿意政府表現，滿意度亦較上屆政府同期多20個百分點。
In addition 35 % of the respondents expressed satisfaction with the SAR Government a satisfaction rate that was 20 % higher than that enjoyed by the previous Government in the same month last year
對政府信任度方面，有36.3%表示信任，信任度比一年前高。
Regarding trust in the Government 36.3 % of the respondents indicated trust a percentage higher than that of one year ago
此外，香港大學民意研究計劃同樣於施政報告公布後，以電話訪問市民，以了解特首及政府的民望。
In addition the Public Opinion Programme of The University of Hong Kong likewise conducted a telephone survey following the delivery of the Policy Address to ascertain the popularity ratings of the Chief Executive and the Government
結果顯示，特區政府表現滿意率淨值由10月初只有1%急升至16%，創2008年以來新高。
According to the outcome the net satisfaction rate concerning the performance of the SAR Government surged from a mere 1 % in early October to 16 % a record high since 2008
受訪者對民生及對經濟狀況滿意率淨值亦分別上升9%及7%，對特區政府信任淨值也上升7%，受訪者對特首"林鄭"的評分更升至62分，是自9月中以來連續第三次上升。
The net satisfaction rates with livelihood and economic conditions increased by 9 % and 7 % respectively and the net trust rate with the SAR Government increased by 7 % . The popularity rating of Chief Executive Carrie LAM among the respondents even increased to 62 the third increase in a row since mid - September
代理主席，林太這份施政報告回歸傳統，即選擇在立法會年度會期的第一次會議上發表，既是尊重議會的表現，亦說明特首重視改善行政立法關係。
Deputy President Mrs LAM has returned to the tradition as she chose to deliver her Policy Address at the first meeting of the legislative session of the Legislative Council . Such a move not only serves as a token of respect towards the legislature but also indicates the importance attached by the Chief Executive to improving the relations between the executive and the legislature
同時，施政報告主要提及發展經濟、改善民生，集思廣益、務實進取，逐步實現她的競選承諾，展現管治新思維，這將有助市民從過去數年的政治陰霾中走出來，促進社會和諧與穩定。
At the same time the Policy Address mainly focuses on promoting economic development and improving peoples livelihood drawing on collective wisdom in a pragmatic and proactive manner to gradually fulfil her election pledges and manifest her new governance philosophy . This is conducive to encouraging people to step out of the political shadows of the past few years and promoting social harmony and stability
更重要的是，今年的施政報告，行政長官亦有接納和回應工商界，包括我及我所代表的香港中華廠商聯合會提出的一系列建議，政府這種重視業界訴求、開放務實的作風，實在值得讚許。
More importantly in this years Policy Address the Chief Executive has accepted and responded to a series of proposals made by the industrial and commercial sectors including myself and the Chinese Manufacturers Association of Hong Kong that I represent . It is indeed commendable that the Government attaches great importance to the aspirations of the sector and adopts an open and pragmatic style of governance
"拆牆鬆綁"可以說是施政創新的一個重要前提。
It can be said that removing obstacles is an important prerequisite for innovation in policy implementation
過往工商業界一直呼籲政府要對創新科技發展"拆牆鬆綁"，以及扶助中小企，很高興這次得到積極回應，例如實施利得稅兩級制，讓包括初創企業在內的中小企享用首200萬元的利得稅率低至8.25%，以及把本地研發總開支佔GDP的比率由0.73%增至1.5%。
The industrial and commercial sectors have long been urging the Government to remove obstacles to facilitate the development of innovation and technology and to provide assistance to small and medium enterprises SMEs . We are pleased to receive a positive response this time around such as the implementation of a two - tier profits tax system which enables SMEs including start - ups to enjoy a profits tax rate of 8.25 % for the first 2 million of their profits and the increase of gross domestic expenditure on research and development as a percentage of our gross domestic product from 0.73 % to 1.5 %
實施利得稅兩級制除了惠及本地中小企外，亦將有利於吸引境外創投企業來港落戶，再加上香港是亞洲最大的融資市場，正正迎合了初創企業的需求，最終將會為香港經濟帶來新動力。
Apart from benefiting local SMEs the implementation of a two - tier profits tax system will also be conducive to attracting non - local venture capital enterprises to establish their bases in Hong Kong . This coupled with the fact that Hong Kong is the biggest financial market in Asia exactly caters to the demand of start - ups thus ultimately bringing new momentum to the Hong Kong economy
當然，業界亦希望政府繼續構建支援香港工業發展的長效機制，為推動"再工業化"創造更有利的政策環境。
Certainly the sectors also hope that the Government will continue to formulate a long - term mechanism to support the development of industries in Hong Kong and create a more favourable policy environment for re - industrialization
記得在今年6月，我曾就"一帶一路"辦公室的架構和職能，在本會提出過一項口頭質詢。
I still recollect that in June this year I raised an oral question on the structure and functions of the Belt and Road Office in this Council
今次施政報告就這方面作出進一步回應，提出為確保商務及經濟發展局可以更有效和持續地推展"一帶一路"建設的工作，政府會提供額外資源，加強"一帶一路"辦公室的人手。
This Policy Address has made a further reply saying that to ensure that the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau will be able to take forward the work on the Belt and Road Initiative more effectively and on a sustained basis the Government will provide additional resources to reinforce the manpower for its Belt and Road Office
當然，這是一個好的開始，同時我也認為"一帶一路"辦公室應統籌跨部門提供稅務支援，以協助港商在"一帶一路"沿線國家和地區進行境外生產。
Certainly this is a good start but at the same time I also think that the Belt and Road Office should coordinate various departments in providing tax assistance so as to assist Hong Kong businessmen in conducting offshore production in countries and regions along the Belt and Road
境外生產涉及一個耳熟能詳的議題，即根據《稅務條例》第39E條及第16EC條，對購買機器設備及知識產權所產生的費用不予以稅務抵扣，增加很多廠家的經營成本。
Offshore production involves a familiar subject that is under section 39E and section 16EC of the Inland Revenue Ordinance no taxation deduction is allowable in respect of fees arising from the purchase of machinery equipment and intellectual property rights thus leading to the increase in operating costs of many manufacturers
雖然商界及稅務業界認為上述情況 並非相關法例訂立時的原意，但這些稅務上的不利結果嚴重影響到香港企業的競爭力。
While the commercial sector and taxation profession believe that the aforesaid situation does not represent the intent of the relevant legislation at the time of its enactment such unfavourable consequences in terms of taxation nevertheless seriously affect the competitiveness of Hong Kong enterprises
早前，政府宣布成立創新、科技及再工業化委員會，以統籌相關事宜，而將成立的稅務政策組亦會探討與創新及科技相關的費用。
Earlier the Government announced the establishment of the Committee on Innovation Technology and Re - industrialization to coordinate various issues and the tax policy unit to be established will also explore the expenditure on innovation and technology
儘管政府提出各樣正面措施，但我剛才提及《稅務條例》的那兩項條文所產生的不利情況，會限制本地企業擴充業務的可能性，例如在"一帶一路"藍圖下於香港周邊地區建立生產設施。
Despite the various positive initiatives proposed by the Government the two sections of the Inland Revenue Ordinance I referred to just now will inhibit the possibility of business expansion on the part of local enterprises such as the installation of production facilities in the neighbouring regions of Hong Kong under the blueprint for the Belt and Road Initiative
眾所周知，"一帶一路"是國家銳意發展的一項國策，香港企業獲鼓勵於"一帶一路"沿線國家投資及開設業務。
As we all know the Belt and Road Initiative is a national policy that our country is determined to pursue and Hong Kong enterprises are encouraged to invest and set up businesses in countries along the Belt and Road
雖然商界普遍歡迎"一帶一路"帶來的機遇，以深化於香港周邊地區的發展，但香港企業或因稅務上不能就購買機器設備獲得費用抵扣，而對於在香港以外國家開設廠房及投入相關機器設備有所保留。
The commercial sector generally welcome the opportunities arising from the Belt and Road Initiative to deepen their development in the neighbouring regions of Hong Kong but as Hong Kong enterprises are not allowed taxation deduction in respect of costs arising from the purchase of machinery and equipment they probably have reservations about setting up plants and investing in machinery and equipment in countries outside Hong Kong
因此，根據稅務對稱原則，香港企業作為購買機器設備及知識產權一方，理應可以就相關費用獲得稅務抵扣。
For this reason under the principle of tax symmetry Hong Kong enterprises as the purchaser of machinery equipment and intellectual property rights should naturally be entitled to tax deduction in respect of the relevant costs
假設香港企業及外地加工方均在符合轉讓定價原則下就他們之間進行的交易定價，香港企業賺取的利潤應已體現其提供機器設備及知識產權予外地加工方的因素。
Assuming that Hong Kong enterprises and foreign processing parties agree on a transaction price which complies with the principle of transfer pricing the profits earned by Hong Kong enterprises should have reflected the factor that they provide machinery equipment and intellectual property rights to foreign processing parties
代理主席，最近工廈政策引起社會各方面的極大關注。
Deputy President the policy on industrial buildings has recently aroused great concern in various social sectors
對此，特首提出要增加房屋供應、完善置業階梯，並具體建議"研究讓整幢工廈免補地價改裝為過渡性房屋"。
In this connection the Chief Executive has proposed to increase housing supply and perfect the home ownership ladder and the specific proposal includes exploring the wholesale conversion of industrial buildings into transitional housing with waiver of land premium
這項政策既回應了工商業界的訴求，亦有助於紓緩香港市民住屋緊張的情況，可謂一舉兩得。
This policy not only responds to the aspirations of the industrial and commercial sectors but also alleviates the tight supply of housing for Hong Kong people gaining two ends at once
同時，施政報告亦提到政府正檢討土地契約下"工業"及"倉庫"用途的定義和涵蓋面。
At the same time the Policy Address also mentions that the Government is reviewing the definition and coverage of industrial and godown uses in land leases
我認為政府從善如流，有助解決工廈違契情況這個"老大難"的問題。
I think that the readiness of the Government to accept good advice will help resolve the thorny issue of lease breaches involving industrial buildings
本港一直引以為傲的營商環境早前再次亮起警號。
Alarm has again been sounded for our business environment in which Hong Kong has always taken pride in
有同事剛已提及，世界銀行在11月1日發表的《2018年營商環境報告》，香港總體獲得83.44分，已被南韓超越，排名較去年下跌一級，至全球第五位。
As indicated by a colleague of mine just now according to the Doing Business 2018 Report released by the World Bank on 1 November Hong Kong with an overall score of 83.44 was already overtaken by South Korea and dropped by one place over last year to the fifth place
雖然本港的營商環境仍然處於較高位置，但我們不能否認，在過去數年，這方面的排名每況愈下。
While Hong Kong takes a high place in terms of business environment we cannot deny that its ranking in this regard has been trending lower over the past several years
從2011年至2013年本港均位居第二，與榜首的新加坡可謂"叮噹馬頭"，但在2014年至2016年間則開始下滑至第三位，在隨後的2017年更進一步下滑至排名第四，現在更只能排在全球第五位，明顯已經"墮後"。
From 2011 to 2013 Hong Kong took the second place being able to challenge Singapore which took the first place . But from 2014 to 2016 Hong Kong dropped to the third place and even further dropped to the fourth place in the ensuing 2017 . Now it can only take the fifth place having obviously been lagging behind
特區政府實在不能不引以為戒，致力於改善本港的營商環境。
The SAR Government must be vigilant and strives to improve the business environment of Hong Kong
事實上，排名下跌其中一個主要因素，是香港開設辦事處的費用十分高昂，令我們在某些評分上下跌，以致排名下滑至第五位。
In fact a major factor leading to the drop of our ranking is the exorbitant fees for setting up offices in Hong Kong . Our lower scores in certain areas have led to the drop of our overall ranking to the fifth place
其實，我今天在報章上發表了一篇文章，指出政府在過往多年也推出寬免商業登記費的措施，我不知道政府為何會在過去一年卻取消了這項寬減措施。
As a matter of fact I queried in my press article today why the Government abolished last year the waiver of business registration fees a measure which had been implemented over the past several years
我期望在即將發表的新一份財政預算案，財政司司長可以考慮再次寬免商業登記費，此舉可能會令我們在明年的營商環境報告的排名上升少許。
I hope that in the upcoming Budget the Financial Secretary will consider waiving business registration fees again . Such a move may help us take a higher place in the business environment report next year . As an ancient saying goes one should correct mistakes if he has made any and guard against them if he has not
古語有云："有則改之，無則加勉"，特首林太以一個"創新"的姿態開局，期望新一屆政府能夠真正與香港市民一起同行，擁抱更美好的明天。
As Chief Executive Mrs LAM has kicked off her term of office in an innovative manner I hope that the new Government will truly connect with Hong Kong people and embrace a better future
代理主席，這份施政報告全面審視各項重要的政策範疇，並且積極跟進各項問題，新一屆政府就任只有數個月，就做了這麼多工作，反映政府有魄力、有心全面搞好香港。
Deputy President the Policy Address comprehensively examines various important policy areas and actively follows up various problems . Having assumed office for only several months the new Government has performed so many tasks reflecting that the Government is bold and resolute in making Hong Kong better
我衷心希望這些有利香港的政策，最終能夠一一落實。
I sincerely hope that all policies that benefit Hong Kong will ultimately be implemented
首先，我想談談經濟的問題。
First I would like to talk about the issue of the economy
過去多年，我一直主張發展總部經濟，除了可以吸引外國企業來港，搞活香港經濟，更可以為青年人創造大量優質的工作機會。
Over the years I have all along advocated developing headquarters economy which not only attracts foreign enterprises to Hong Kong to stimulate our economy but also creates many quality job opportunities for young people
可惜，近年駐港外國公司或地區總部不但沒有增加，反而有下跌的跡象，我多次追問政府，並且在施政報告諮詢會上向特首提出，要設法挽回外資的信心。
Regrettably the number of foreign companies or regional headquarters in Hong Kong in recent years has been trending lower instead of the other way around . I have put questions to the Government many times and at the consultation exercise for the Policy Address I have advised the Chief Executive to explore ways to restore the confidence of foreign investors
終於，施政報告帶來喜訊，今年駐港外資公司的數目，已經止跌回升，駐港的外國公司回升到8,200間，當中駐港的地區總部達1,413間，比去年升幅達2.5%，亦都是近年新高。
Finally the Policy Address gives us some good news . This year the decline in the number of foreign companies in Hong Kong has reversed and the number is now increased to 8 200 . Among them 1 413 have their regional headquarters in Hong Kong representing an increase of 2.5 % over last year and a record high in recent years
我相信是特首及財金官員，包括財政司司長陳茂波及其團隊，做了大量工作，才有這個成績。
I think such an achievement is attributed to the many tasks performed by the Chief Executive and officials in charge of financial and monetary affairs including Financial Secretary Paul CHAN and his team
我希望他們繼續努力，為香港做出好成績。
I hope they will continue with their hard work to produce good results for Hong Kong
我認為，政府必須努力創造有利的發展環境，放棄被動式的招商手法，效法一些國家，例如新加坡，主動出擊的做法，去爭取世界各地的公司來港投資。
I think the Government must make continuous effort to create a favourable development environment relinquish passive approaches to investment promotion and adopt the practices of certain countries such as Singapore in playing a proactive role so as to attract companies all over the world to come to invest in Hong Kong
此外，施政報告提到，正積極推動本港商界投入"一帶一路"的發展，商務及經濟發展局局長邱騰華近日接受訪問時表示，將會建立一個統籌"一帶一路"的工作團隊，為香港商界推廣"一帶一路"商機，讓商界掌握"走出去"的機遇。
In addition the Policy Address says that the Government is actively encouraging the commercial sector of Hong Kong to participate in the development of the Belt and Road Initiative . In a recent interview Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward YAU indicated that a working team would be established to coordinate the Belt and Road Initiative so as to promote business opportunities arising from the Belt and Road Initiative among the commercial sector of Hong Kong and enable them to grasp opportunities to go global
其實，由政府帶領推動經貿發展，在外國 早已司空見慣，特區政府亦漸漸改變過去被動的做法。
In fact it is a common practice in foreign countries that the government would assume a leading role in promoting economic and trade development and the SAR Government has gradually changed the passive approach adopted in the past
我希望這個統籌隊伍，日後不單做推廣的工作，更加要多走數步，直接為商界開拓商機，帶領商界打入當地市場。
I hope that the a coordinating team will not only undertake promotion work but also take further steps to explore business opportunities for the commercial sector and lead them to explore local markets