Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
政府不能夠再視若無睹，同時也要面對弱勢社群議價能力不足的問題，這是現實的情況。
The Government cannot turn a blind eye to their situation anymore . At the same time it also has to face the problem concerning the insufficient bargaining power of disadvantaged groups and this is the actual situation
當然，大家會問，是否推出防止"炒水"的法例便可以一勞永逸，可以改變這個巧取豪奪的文化呢？
Of course people will ask whether all problems can be resolved and the culture of extortion by tricks can be changed with the introduction of a law which prevents overcharging for the use of water
事實上，大家也知道，"劏房"租金直迫豪宅，"劏房"租金才是問題最大的根本。
As a matter of fact we all know that the rentals of subdivided units are comparable to those of luxurious housing and the root of the problem deep down is the rental level of subdivided units
代理主席，眾所周知，"劏房"的居住環境不僅狹窄，而且水費和電費也被人提高，"劏房"亦存在一些隱患，例如疾病的傳播、電力和消防等問題，過去曾發生大小意外和悲劇，例如火災和爭執，亦曾發生傷人和命案。
Deputy President as we are aware not only is the living environment of subdivided units very cramped but the water and electricity charges for these units are also being raised by landlords . There are also some hidden hazards in subdivided units such as spreading of diseases and electricity and fire safety problems . In the past there were some accidents and tragedies of different scales such as fire accidents and fights among tenants and some personal injury and death cases did happen in such units
但是，在如此惡劣的情況下，"劏房"仍然有增無減，因為香港的樓價實在太驚人，無法"上車"或付不起租金的市民，也逼於無奈要居住於"劏房"，這是一個扭曲的社會現象。
Nevertheless despite such nasty circumstances the number of subdivided units is still on the rise instead of going down due to the really exorbitant property prices in Hong Kong . Those people who are unable to afford the first home or the rent of a better unit have no other alternatives but to live in subdivided units . This is a distorted social phenomenon
正當香港十分強調要宜居宜業的時候，外國有調查指出，香港連續11年成為全球最負擔不起的住宅市場，市民不吃不喝20年至30年，才可以擁有自己的物業。
While Hong Kong is emphasizing the development of itself into a quality place for living and working an overseas survey points out that Hong Kong has been the most unaffordable residential market for 11 years in a row . A citizen can only possess his own property if he does not eat or drink for 20 to 30 years
另一方面，也有報告指出，香港最少有51萬名千萬富翁，當中超過七成資產分布也是在物業，並且預計他們的財富未來會繼續增長。
On the other hand according to a report Hong Kong has at least 510 000 decamillionaires and real estate accounts for over 70 % of their assets . It is estimated that their wealth will continue to grow in the future
所以，"劏房"問題發展至今，不但反映出房屋供應出現問題，更反映出社會炒賣風氣盛行，是一個令社會貧富懸殊加劇及扭曲的產物。
Therefore the outstanding problem of subdivided units reflects not only the housing supply problem but also the prevalence of speculative activities in society . It is a product which has widened and distorted the wealth gap
代理主席，我們當然不想香港被"攬炒派"騎劫，變成一個"攬炒"都市。
Deputy President we surely do not want Hong Kong to be hijacked by the mutual destruction camp and turn into a city of mutual destruction
但是，當民生也直接受到炒賣風氣所影響的時候，這又是否另一個"攬炒"的問題呢？
However when peoples livelihood is also directly affected by speculative activities will this be another issue of mutual destruction?
再者，這個投機的文化是否還可以無限期延續下去呢？
Moreover can this speculative culture keep going forever?
不少基層市民都是"餐搵餐食餐餐清"、"手停口停"，如果資本傾斜的現象及文化繼續產生社會的不公不義，在資本的強權下，市民無論如何努力都分享不到經濟的成果。
Many grass roots live from hand to mouth and have no savings . If this phenomenon and culture in favour of capitals continue to generate social injustice under the domineering force of capitalism no matter how hardworking the public are they still cannot share the fruits of economic success
多年來，香港得到西方社會所謂"全球最自由經濟體"的稱號，這個名稱很美麗，但事實上，只是掩飾政府獨善其身及對貧苦大眾冷眼旁觀的一塊遮醜布。
For many years Hong Kong has been given by the western community the so - called title of the worlds freest economy a very grand title . But in fact it is only a piece of loincloth that covers up the shortcomings of the Government which only cares about itself and is oblivious to the plight of the poor
這幾年，政府默許"劏房"濫收水費的問題和漏洞，可見政府其實對於基層的關心並不足夠，同時亦繼續信奉"小政 府、大市場"及積極不干預的經濟教條的思維。
In these few years the Government has been giving tacit consent to overcharging for the use of water by tenants of subdivided units which shows that the Government has not given enough care to the grass roots . At the same time it continues to uphold the economic principles of small government big market and positive non - intervention
我在此大膽預測，即使今天這項《條例草案》獲得通過，但如果政府繼續逃避責任，市民安居樂業的目標仍然是遙不可及。
I now make a bold prediction here that even if this Bill is passed today the target of turning Hong Kong into a decent place for people to live and work will still be too far away to attain if the Government continues to evade its responsibility
代理主席，去年中國內地如期完成脫貧攻堅的目標，以精準的扶貧方式，實現了"兩不愁、三保障"。
Deputy President last year the Mainland of China was able to attain the target of fighting against poverty as scheduled . With a precise way of poverty alleviation it has realized the goals of two assurances and three guarantees
何謂"兩不愁、三保障"？
What are meant by two assurances and three guarantees?
包括農村的貧困人口不愁吃、不愁穿，而且令農村的貧困人口得到義務教育、基本醫療及住房安全的保障，消除了絕對的貧困，縮窄了城鄉之間的貧富差距。
They include assuring the rural poor population that they have enough to eat and to wear and guaranteeing the rural poor population access to compulsory education basic medical services and safe housing . While absolute poverty has been eliminated the wealth gap between the rural and urban areas has also been narrowed
這個困擾中國數千年的問題終於邁進歷史的新階段。
This problem which had been harassing China for a few thousand years has finally entered into a new stage in history
至於香港政府，除了口號式強調香港的經濟要融入國家發展的大局外，民生問題又要跟隨國家發展的大方針，做好自由市場的平衡，因應市場的變化調整政策。
As regards the Hong Kong Government apart from emphasizing in some slogans the integration of the Hong Kong economy into the national development strategy it has to follow the major direction of national development in terms of livelihood issues strike a proper balance as a free market and adjust its policies in response to market changes
但是，對於資本勢力的盤根錯節，特區政府又是否有信心迎難而上，解決市民所急的民生問題呢？
However in respect of the complicated issues coming from the domineering forces of capitalism does the SAR Government have the confidence to rise to the challenge and resolve the pressing problems of the public?
一句到尾，今天的《條例草案》縱使獲得通過，亦有賴相關部門嚴厲執法，如果有法不執，就會出現好像我們北角區的衞生環境問題。
In sum even if the Bill is passed today it will also require the stringent law enforcement actions of the departments concerned . If the law is not enforced issues similar to the environmental hygiene problem in North Point will emerge
在抗疫期間這個關鍵時刻，要清潔一些衞生黑點或解決街道的雜物堆積而引起鼠患、蚊患等問題，竟然是"老鼠拉龜"，無從入手。
At this critical moment of fighting the virus it is disappointing to realize the lack of means in cleaning up some hygiene black spots or resolving the mosquito and rodent problems arising from the piles of junk in the streets
但是，根據我們向一些專業服務業界人士了解，其實香港有很多專業服務在內地的發展，雖然不是寸步難移，但進展仍然有些緩慢，當中的原因有很多種，除了資格互認方面還有待改善之外，有個別的專業服務業界人士，以及到過前海或大灣區開拓市場的人士均表示，大灣區的市場比較成熟，成本較再北上的一些地方為高，他們認為生意可能未必那麼容易做，他們對此有所擔憂。
That said as learnt from some members of the professional services industry a number of professional services of Hong Kong has actually been developing rather slowly in the Mainland despite some progress . This is due to various reasons in addition to the issue of mutual recognition of qualifications which still requires improvement . According to individual members of the professional services industry and those who have been to Qianhai or the Greater Bay Area to tap into the local markets the Greater Bay Area is a relatively sophisticated market where the costs required are higher than those of some places further in the north
面對業界這些說法，我認為政府能多做一些宣傳或解說工作的話，其實便可以打破這方面的憂慮。
In the face of these views in the industry I believe the Government can actually dispel the concerns if it makes more effort in publicity work or in explaining the situation
我認為在特區政府在如何因應《十四五規劃綱要》之下國內國際雙循環相互促進的新發展格局，利用好香港與內地及國際的連通優勢，抓緊大灣區發展及"一帶一路"倡議的機遇，都是非常重要的。
To me it is of vital importance that the SAR Government finds the way to leverage Hong Kongs connectivity with the Mainland and international market and to seize the opportunities presented by the Greater Bay Area development and the Belt and Road Initiative in response to the 14 Five - Year Plan which has proposed the new development pattern featuring domestic and international dual circulations that complements each other
代理主席，以法律界為例，內地於去年通過了一項決定，容許擁有5年以上資歷的香港律師在通過特定考試之後，取得大灣區的執業資格，從事民商事的內地法律事務。
Deputy President let me take the legal sector as an example . The Mainland adopted a decision to allow Hong Kong legal practitioners with five years of experience or above to obtain practice qualification in the Greater Bay Area for engaging in matters on civil and commercial areas of the Mainland laws upon passing a special examination
可以在內地執業，對香港律師未來的發展都有莫大的好處，因為他們會有更大的市場，也可以......透過這項新措施，他們可以回內地發展，進一步拓展他們的事業安排。
The prospect of being able to practise in the Mainland will be greatly beneficial to the future development of Hong Kong legal practitioners as they will then have a larger market and be able to Through this new measure they can develop their careers in the Mainland and advance their career plans further
其實，我們認為特區政府應該把握機遇。
Honestly we think that the SAR Government should capitalize on this opportunity
就着通過了有關考試，將來在內地有執業資格的人士，特區政府應該向內地爭取，安排多些關於內地法律的實務培訓的課程，為他們提供更多有關在內地法院處理民商事法律事務的實務知識，幫助他們預備在取得執業資格後，便可以在內地更有效地開展他們的工作。
As those who have passed the relevant examination will be qualified to practise in the Mainland in the future the SAR Government should lobby the Mainland to arrange more practical training courses on Mainland laws to provide them with more practical knowledge on Mainland courts handling of civil and commercial legal matters thereby readying them to start their work in the Mainland more effectively upon getting the practice qualifications
這 對於法律界的專業發展來說，是一定有需要的，所以，我在這裏作出有關這方面的建議。
This is definitely something necessary for the professional development of the legal sector and I therefore take this opportunity to put forward this proposal
因為我的答辯也有時限，所以我想用我的發言時間回應剛才同事的發言。
Since there is a time limit on my reply I would like to use my speaking time to respond to Members who have just spoken
首先，我要多謝行政長官、發展局局長和水務署的同事，因為我的私人條例草案能夠走到這一步，是有賴不同官員的協助，也要得到行政長官根據《基本法》第七十四條的書面同意，我才能夠提出。
First I need to thank the Chief Executive the Secretary for Development and the WSD colleagues . Thanks to the assistance rendered by different public officers and the written consent given by the Chief Executive under Article 74 of the Basic Law my private bill is able to reach this far and I am able to introduce the Bill . Just now Dr Priscilla LEUNG said she wished to congratulate me
剛才梁美芬議員說要恭喜我，其實我也認為我這次能夠提出私人條例草案需要多謝很多有心人。
In fact I agree that I need to thank all those who do care to make it possible for me to introduce this private bill
所以，我們在2017年已經開始提出這項私人條例草案。
We thus began to propose this private bill in 2017
當然，陸頌雄議員沒有我那麼幸運，我很幸運，因為我跟負責的部門，即水務署的同事有很多溝通。
But indeed Mr LUK Chung - hung is not as lucky as I am . I am lucky because I have had communicated on many occasions with those working in the department responsible for this matter that is WSD
其實，水務署的同事都承認"劏房"租戶特別受到無良業主的壓榨，所以他們都承認這個問題需要解決。
Actually WSD also recognized that tenants of subdivided units were particularly vulnerable to oppression by unscrupulous owners . Hence the department also admitted that this problem needed to be dealt with
雖然他們當時並非很雀躍地接納我的建議，但起碼他們沒有拒絕，即不會好像陸頌雄議員般，建議立即遭攔截，我仍然有機會遊說他們，也有機會在事務委員會會議上討論。
Although they were not particularly enthusiastic about accepting my proposal they did not reject it . I mean they did not immediately stop my proposal like what they did to Mr LUK Chung - hung . I still had a chance to lobby them and raise this subject in the Panel meetings for discussion
但是，很可惜，大家知道過去數年，我們的議會一直受到政治問題困擾，我們根本沒有有用的議會時間，可以讓我們討論這些民生問題。
But regrettably as Members may know this Council was plagued by political issues in the past few years . There was no usable Council meeting time for us to discuss these livelihood issues
所以，最近很多人說，我此時提出正合時機，但其實我不是剛剛提出的，已提出很多年，只是以前大家聚焦政治議題，沒有人理會這些民生問題，以致這些民生問題不能在議會上有時間討論。
Hence many people recently said that I had proposed the Bill at the right time . But in fact I did not introduce the Bill just now . I proposed it many years ago just that Members used to focus their attention on political issues that no one cared about these livelihood issues and thus these issues were not allocated any time in this Council for discussion
所以，我首先要多謝水務署的同事，他們認同我們是要解決"劏房"租戶被壓榨的問題。
Hence first and foremost I need to thank officers at WSD . They echoed my concern that we needed to tackle the problem of subdivided unit tenants being oppressed
但是，我真的很感謝，律政司的同事知道我只是把2020年改為2021年，內容不改，他們在很短的時間立即發出批准，然後我便以此批准立即去信行政長官。
But I am truly grateful to the officers at DoJ . When they knew that I only changed the year of the Bill from 2020 to 2021 without changing the content of the Bill they issued the approval within a very short time . With the approval from DoJ I immediately wrote to the Chief Executive
行政長官辦公室也一樣，在數天之內已回覆並發出書面同意，所以我們才能趕及在3月時首讀，然後在今天進行三讀。
Likewise the Office of the Chief Executive CEO also replied within a few days and issued the written consent . We were thus in time to introduce the Bill for First Reading in March and then the Third Reading today
大家看看公務員團體內，因為我今次的修訂條例草案，水務署的同事、律政司的同事、行政長官辦公室的同事、發展局局長，還有議會的同事，大家也會為基層市民做事，大家也覺得這件事有需要處理，我們便去處理，只是以往社會上太多政治爭拗，我們這些有心人才沒有機會真正為社會做一些事。
Because of my amendment bill all of us such as the officers at WSD DoJ CEO the Secretary for Development and also our Council staff work hard for the grass roots . We all think that this is something we need to do so we do it . Just that there has been so much political contention in society that we or the people who care did not have the opportunity to truly do something for society
此外，很多同事指出，經過今次法例修訂之後，業主可能不再收水費，但改收另一些費用，這個我是同意的，只要一個人仍然有貪念，心腸仍然壞，一定會想到方法騙人錢財和賺錢。
Moreover many colleagues pointed out that after this legislative amendment the owners may charge tenants other fees instead of water fees . I agree with them . As long as there is greed and as long as there is an ill - intent there will be dishonest means to rip off people or make money
所以，我要藉此機會跟社會上所有已經賺取很多金錢的人說，無論他們是業主或是甚麼人，請他們關顧一下社會上有需要關顧的人。
I thus wish to take this opportunity to say something to those who have already made a fortune whether they are property owners or whosoever . They should care for people in need
如果業主有良心，這數百元已足夠小朋友每天吃一個橙了。
If the owner had a heart he should have exempted them from paying few hundred dollars which would be enough for the family to buy an orange for their children every day . So I truly hope that we or people who do care can gather together to do something for society
代理主席，我十分感謝所有同事的支持。
Deputy Chairman I am grateful to all Members for their support
所以，我希望這項修訂得到大家的支持。
I thus hope that the amendment will have the support of Members
全體委員會已完成審議《2021年水務設施條例草案》的所有程序。
All the proceedings on the Waterworks Amendment Bill 2021 have been concluded in committee of the whole Council
我認為發展香港成為區域專業服務中心是一項相當重要的議題，亦感謝謝偉銓議員提出修正案。
In my view the development of Hong Kong into a regional professional services hub is a very important subject . My thanks also go to Mr Tony TSE for proposing the amendment
我發言是支持兩位議員的原議案及修正案。
I speak in support of the original motion and amendment of these two Members
主席，我們知道香港接下來最大的機遇便是粵港澳大灣區和"一帶一路"的發展。
President we know that the biggest forthcoming opportunity for Hong Kong is the development of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area and the Belt and Road Initiative
如果我們要做到配合國內及國際雙循環，在這些發展上，最重要就是在這些區域內達致互聯互通互認。
If we are to fit in with the domestic and international dual circulation the most important aspect of these developments is to achieve interconnection mutual access and mutual recognition across these regions
因為時間有限，我今天想特別提出，並希望政府留意的是，我認為如果香港要發展成為區域專業服務中心，希望我們的專業服務在大灣區及"一帶一路"中都能夠做到我剛才所說的互聯互通互認，其中不可或缺的就是有法律基礎的數碼基建，這是我們最需要做到的事情。
Because of the time constraint I would like to highlight today also hoping the Government will pay attention to my view that if Hong Kong is to develop into a regional professional services hub digital infrastructure with a legal basis is part and parcel of what is required to achieve interconnection mutual access and mutual recognition in the Greater Bay Area and the Belt and Road for our professional services as I have just mentioned . This is the most important thing we need to achieve
在數碼基建方面我可以舉數個例子，有些我們已開展，有些則仍須繼續努力。
As far as digital infrastructure is concerned I can cite a few examples . Some are already underway while others still require further efforts
首先，在電子簽名方面，香港與內地其實已有一定基礎，因為我們早前已制訂了粵港兩地電子簽名證書互認辦法，所以現時有些行業已經開始使用電子簽名，但老實說，是否所有行業都了解和應用得上呢？
To begin with regarding electronic signature actually Hong Kong and the Mainland have already established a certain foundation in the sense that we have earlier developed the Arrangement for Mutual Recognition of Electronic Signature Certificates Issued by Hong Kong and Guangdong so some industries such as the securities industry have now begun to use electronic signature . But to be honest is it comprehensible and applicable to all industries?
另外便是電子工商登記，我們現時可以在網上確認個人身份，但企業或公司的身份至今其實也是未能確認的。
Another item is electronic business registration eBR . Currently we can confirm our personal identities online but to date it is actually not yet possible to confirm the identity of an enterprise or a company this way
在各方面一步步地推動這些數碼基建時，其實並不是由香港自己做，而是必須與內地商討互聯互通互認。
In taking baby steps forward with these digital infrastructures on all fronts Hong Kong should not go it alone but discuss with the Mainland for interconnection mutual access and mutual recognition
我們經常指出，在接下來這些發展上應該做到國家所需、香港所長。
As we have often pointed out what comes next in these developments is to meet the needs of the country with the strengths of Hong Kong
除了與大灣區的城市互聯互通互認外，最重要的就是如何利用我們與國際的關係，在"一帶一路"上也可以進一步推動互聯互通互認。
Apart from the interconnection mutual access and mutual recognition among the Greater Bay Area cities what matters the most is how to capitalize on our relationship with the international community to further promote interconnection mutual access and mutual recognition along the Belt and Road
在各個方面，我認為現時在整體配合上，仍然未可以說是做得相當好。因為，如果大家回看我們現時面對的問題，例如在這段時間無法通關，單是與內地的問題，已經涉及很多公司的生意及有很多合約無法簽訂。
In my view at present we cannot yet be described as having done quite a good job in terms of coordination on all fronts because as noted in a review of the problems we are facing now such as the impossibility to open up the boundary crossings during this period of time the problems with the Mainland alone have already involved the business of numerous companies and rendered many contracts unable to be signed
可說如果我們沒有具法律基礎的數碼基建，做到互聯互通互認，其實接下來有很多跨境事宜也是無法做到的。
Arguably if we do not have the digital infrastructure with a legal basis to achieve interconnection mutual access and mutual recognition then many cross - boundary matters will actually be impossible to be brought to fruition . In fact blessed with certain strengths Hong Kong has already stepped forward in this regard
其實，香港就此已經踏前了，有一定的優勢，所以一定要落實執行，但由誰負責與內地商討互聯互通互認，我認為現時各個政府部門似乎各自為政，但在這方面如果想做得好，便需要高層的協調和推廣，在香港亦需要向各行各業進行更多推廣，特別是在專業服務及教育各市民和行業方面。
Therefore implementation is a must but who should be tasked to discuss with the Mainland for interconnection mutual access and mutual recognition? . It seems to me that there is currently a lack of coordination among various government departments but if we wish to do a good job in this regard high - level coordination and promotion is required . Besides more promotional efforts are needed in Hong Kong to reach out to various sectors particularly the professional services and educate members of the public and various industries
在2019年的時候，中央政府就推進粵港澳大灣區建設推出了8項措施，這些政策措施方便了香港居民到大灣區的城市發展，也加強了大灣區的人流、物流等方面的便通。
In 2019 the Central Government launched eight measures to promote the development of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area . These policy measures have not just made it easier for Hong Kong residents to pursue personal development in the Greater Bay Area cities but also enhance convenience in such areas as passenger travel and logistics across the Greater Bay Area
如果大家有留意，最近無論工程界或很多市民也留意到將軍澳的跨灣大橋工程。
As Members may have noticed members of the engineering sector or many members of the public for that matter have recently turned their attention to the bridge works of the Cross Bay Link at Tseung Kwan O
所以，我今天想說的其中一種"通"，就是海事工程如何互通。
Therefore one of the different kinds of access that I would like to talk about today is the mutual access in the context of marine works
這些船隻有大型躉船、接駁艇等。
These vessels include large barges feeders and so on
然而，如果開拓整個大灣區市場，甚至整個內地，就是一個很大的市場，因為在全球的海事工程裏，我可以說內地已經是數一數二的。
Nevertheless the entire Greater Bay Area or even the whole of the Mainland is a huge market to explore if we wish to because I can say that the Mainland is already one of the biggest markets in the world in terms of marine works
但是，我想指出的是，這些船隻要由內地來港協助進行工程，但由於船種的設計很特別，申請來港需要經過審批，往往可能需時數個月，甚至更長的時間。
However I would like to point out that these vessels need to come to Hong Kong from the Mainland to assist in the works but due to their special designs applications for entry are required and the approval may take several months or even longer
坦白說，如果一項工程要耗用數個月申請一艘船來港的話，會拖延多長時間？
Frankly speaking if the application for a vessel to come to Hong Kong for a project takes several months how long will be the delay?
無論時間或成本也會很多。
It will be expensive in both time and cost
因為香港未來有一個"明日大嶼"計劃，我相信這些大型船隻在此計劃內會有更大的發揮空間。
It is because Hong Kong will have the Lantau Tomorrow project where I believe these large vessels will have a wider scope of use
不單船隻的牌照互通互認，駕駛者的牌照也可以。
Not only vessel licences but also helmsman licences can be mutually accessed and mutually recognized
由於每位議員就議員議案的辯論只有5分鐘發言時間，所以我只想舉一個有關海事工程的例子，是"新鮮滾熱辣"的，也是未來越來越重要的。
Since each Member has only five minutes to speak in the debate on a Members motion I just want to cite a late - breaking example of marine works which is also indicative of an increasing future importance
香港若要發展成為區域專業服務中心，有多個範疇需要注意。
For Hong Kong to develop into a regional professional services hub there are a number of areas requiring attention
在"一國兩制"下，香港實行自由開放的經濟制度，擁有透明有效的普通法法統，並且香港專業服務業奉行國際標準，具有競爭力。
Under one country two systems Hong Kong implements a free open economic system with a transparent effective common law tradition . Besides Hong Kongs professional services industry adheres to international standards and enjoys competitive edge
背靠祖國，面向世界，香港成為外資進入中國的門戶，以及內地企業"走出去"的平台。
With the support of the Motherland behind us and a global outlook Hong Kong has become a gateway for foreign capital to gain entry into China and a platform for Mainland enterprises to go global
這造就了香港專業服務及其他工商業支援服務業的蓬勃發展，成為四大支柱產業之一，共僱用約57萬人，貢獻約佔本地生產總值12%。
As a result professional services and other producer services in Hong Kong have developed prosperously and become one of the four major pillar industries employing totally around 570 000 people and contributing roughly 12 % to our Gross Domestic Product GDP
並且自2009年至2019年這10年期間，香港專業服務業累計增長7%，高於本地GDP 5.6%的增長。
Furthermore during the 10 years between 2009 and 2019 Hong Kongs professional services industry has recorded an accumulated growth rate of 7 % which is higher than the local GDP growth rate of 5.6 %
代理主席，放眼未來，香港專業服務業須在"一帶一路"倡議和下個5年規劃國家重要策略中尋求機遇，共同發展。
Deputy President looking ahead I will say that Hong Kongs professional services industry must seek opportunities and joint development under the Belt and Road BR Initiative and the important state strategy for its next five - year plan
自2013年提出"一帶一路"倡議以來，已有171個國家及國際組織與中國簽署205份合作文件，涉及項目範圍非常廣闊。
Since the BR Initiative was first put forward in 2013 171 countries and international organizations have already signed with China 205 cooperation agreements involving projects of an extensive scope
香港政府亦推出多項措施，包括上個月由財務委員會通過的增加"發展品牌、升級轉型及拓展內銷市場的專項基金"15億承擔額，並擴大資助地域範圍，涵蓋部分"一帶一路"沿線國家。
The Hong Kong Government has also introduced a number of initiatives including an additional financial commitment of 1.5 billion for the Dedicated Fund on Branding Upgrading and Domestic Sales endorsed by the Finance Committee last month alongside an expansion of the geographical scope of its subsidies to encompass certain BR countries and regions
今年，香港更是獲得國家支持爭取首批加入"區域全面經濟夥伴協定"。
This year Hong Kong has even obtained the countrys support for joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership as a member in the first batch