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《公民權利和政治權利國際公約》第十九條訂明，人人有發表自由的權利，但有關權利的行使，附有特別責任及義務，故得予以某種限制，但此種限制以經法律規定，且為下列各項所必要者為限：一 尊重他人權利或名譽；二 保障國家安全或公共秩序、或公共衞生或風化。
Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights stipulates that while everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression the exercise of such a right carries with it special duties and responsibilities . It may therefore be subject to certain restrictions but these shall only be such as are provided by law and are necessary a for respect of the rights and reputations of others; or b for the protection of national security or of public order ordre public or of public health or morals
"香港人權法案"第十六條亦有同樣的表述。
Article 16 of the Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance carries a similar representation
終審法院在相關案件的判案書亦表明，表達自由並不是絕對的。
The Court of Final Appeal also maintains in its judgments of the relevant cases that the right to freedom of expression is not absolute
我們譴責戴先生的言論，完全與所謂打壓言論自由無關，亦不牽涉學術自由。
Our condemnation of Mr TAIs remarks has nothing whatsoever to do with the so - called suppression of freedom of speech nor does it involve academic freedom
只要有人向社會發放不正確信息，我們就必須作出澄清，特別是"港獨"這個會危害國家主權、安全、發展利益的主張。
We must clarify any incorrect message conveyed to the community particularly one concerning advocacy of Hong Kong independence which will endanger our countrys sovereignty security and development interests
作為中華民族的一分子，香港絕大多數人不認同任何"港獨"的言行。
As members of the Chinese race the vast majority public of Hong Kong do not agree with the idea of Hong Kong independence in word or deed
我再次感謝陳議員今天提出的休會待續議案，並感謝各位發言支持譴責戴先生"港獨"言論的議員。
I thank Mr CHAN once again for proposing today this adjournment motion and thank all Members who have spoken in support of condemning Mr TAIs remarks on Hong Kong independence
每個熱愛香港的人都有責任全面準確地確保"一國兩制"在香港沿着正確方向前進，都有責任向任何衝擊國家主權、安全、發展利益的行為說"不"，都有責任培養下一代成為具國家觀念、富香港情懷和對社會有承擔的公民。
Everybody with a passion for Hong Kong has the responsibility to ensure that here in Hong Kong one country two systems advances in the right direction the obligation to say no to any attempt to threaten our countrys sovereignty security and development interests as well as the duty to nurture our next generation into citizens with a sense of national identity an affection for Hong Kong and a sense of social responsibility
我們均有責任維護國家的主權和領土完整。
We all have the responsibility to safeguard our countrys sovereignty and territorial integrity
我再次重申，任何有關"港獨"的言論或主張，都是絕對不能接受和容忍的。
Let me reiterate again that any remarks or advocacy relating to Hong Kong independence are absolutely unacceptable and intolerable
我提醒議員，不論議員所作的表決是贊成、反對還是棄權，結果同樣是休會。
Let me remind Members that regardless of whether Members vote for or against the motion or abstain the result will be the same in that the meeting will be adjourned
其實大家也是藉學術自由之名、言論自由之名來推動"港獨"，推動香港獨立。
In fact all of them are tantamount to advocacy for Hong Kong independence under the guise of academic freedom and freedom of speech
如果只有學生推動"港獨"，其實在學校內不會成事。
If it is only students who promote Hong Kong independence nothing can be achieved on campus actually
如果教師可以善心地循循善誘，其實不會有這些事發生，但有很多老師，尤其是大專院校的老師反其道而行，鼓動學生，認為這是學術自由，是學術討論，學生根本可以討論香港獨立，可以嘗試推動香港獨立，而戴耀廷先生正是這樣的例子。
If pedagogues can provide guidance patiently with the best of intentions in fact no such incidents will happen . However many pedagogues particularly those in tertiary institutions are doing the opposite by giving encouragement to students believing that this is academic freedom and engagement in academic discussions that students can talk about Hong Kong independence and try to promote the cause of Hong Kong independence . Mr Benny TAI is precisely one such example
我們看見戴耀廷先生很明顯地造成了一種"敢做不敢認"的風氣，他在台獨論壇上發表了這種言論，說香港可以考慮獨立，中國可能出現分裂的情況。
We can see that Mr Benny TAI has obviously set a trend of dare do but dare not admit . He voiced this sort of opinion in a forum on Taiwan independence saying that Hong Kong could consider independence and that the scenario of a break - up may occur in China
主席，知識分子應該有義務帶領社會改善，帶領社會潮流，改善社會，這是應有之義。
President it is the duty of intellectuals to take the lead in making improvements to society . It is incumbent upon them to make social improvements and set social trends
我們看見外國的沙特，或中國在五四年代的院校老師便有這種骨氣、風骨來做這些事情。
We can find such moral integrity and strength of character to do this sort of things in SARTRE who is a foreigner or the teaching staff of tertiary education institutions in the May Fourth era in China
然而，香港的老師，例如戴耀廷先生，究竟他有沒有做這些事？
However have the pedagogues in Hong Kong for example Mr Benny TAI ever done this sort of things?
他現在所做的事，並非為了改善香港社會，而是不斷地製造輿論和趨勢，希望將香港導向暴力、不斷鬥爭的社會。
What he is doing now is not intended to bring improvements to Hong Kong society rather he is continually whipping up public opinions and trends in the hope of guiding Hong Kong society down the path of violence and constant struggles
所以，我想問戴先生，他不斷鼓吹學生、同事、社會大眾嘗試製造香港獨立，嘗試做這件事，製造這個潮流，究竟他個人有否在這事件上作出任何承擔？
Therefore may I ask Mr TAI if in continually inciting students colleagues and members of the public to try to bring about independence of Hong Kong working for such a cause and setting such a trend he has ever made any personal commitment to this?
剛才有其他的議員同事、有反對派提出，毛澤東當年也是這樣做。
Just now other Honourable colleagues and the opposition camp pointed out that back in those years MAO Zedong also did the same thing
主席，我想說毛澤東當年是承擔了這個責任，他在那個年代提出應如何建設社會的建議，他被迫走到井崗山，被迫進行大長征，承擔了當中的艱辛，但我們看不見戴耀廷先生有這種風骨，有這種應有之義。
President I wish to say that back then MAO Zedong assumed the responsibility . He put forward a proposal on how to develop society in that era and was forced to run to The Jinggang Mountains and embark on the Long March thus enduring the hardships that arose . However we cannot see this kind of strength of character and righteousness in Mr Benny TAI
主席，在未入正題前，我想引述1920年9月3日毛澤東於湖南長沙《大公報》發表的一篇文章，他說："我是反對'大中華民國'的，我是主張'湖南共和國'的。
President before I speak on the question I would like to cite an article by MAO Zedong published in Da Gong Bao 《大公報》 of Changsha Hunan on 3 September 1920 . He said I am opposed to a Republic of China and I advocate a Republic of Hunan
大概從前有一種謬論，就是'在今後世界能夠爭存的國家，必定是大國家'。
Probably because there used to be a fallacy that only great powers can survive in the future
這種議論的流毒，擴充帝國主義，壓抑自國的小弱民族，在爭海外殖民地......完全是世界主義的平民天下......
The sins of this argument are that it promotes the expansion of imperialism and suppression of the smaller weaker communities in the country while vying for overseas colonies a world of civilians under cosmopolitanism How about China?
這是中華人民共和國的老祖宗毛澤東在1919年參與"湘獨"，其後在1920年3月寫的文章。
This is an article written by the founding father of the Peoples Republic of China MAO Zedong in March 1920 after his participation in the Hunan independence movement in 1919
如果我們今天面對的是一個沒有貪腐、實行平權及尊重每一位市民的國家，試問又怎會有"港獨"呢？
If we face today a country where there is no corruption and equality of rights is upheld and respect is given to each and every citizen how would there be calls for Hong Kong independence?
他們如何可以防止每一個在香港的中國人有其他想法呢？
What kind of a situation is this? . How can they stop every Chinese in Hong Kong from holding other views?
可能他們想製造寒蟬效應，可能這一群傀儡、木偶希望在這裏實行及貫徹中共的極權主義，令每一個人也不可以有自己的思想，令每一個年青人只懂跟隨這個黨的指揮對不起，不是國家，是黨的指揮黨不等於國。
Perhaps they want to create a chilling effect and perhaps this group of puppets hope to practise and thoroughly follow the totalitarianism of communist China so that everyone is barred from having his own thinking and every youngster knows only to dance to the tune of this party―sorry not the tune of the country but that of the party―the party does not stand for the country . Benny TAI is just a scholar
戴耀廷只是一名書生，他沒有槍、沒有炮，連毛澤東也不如，那時的毛澤東真的是拿着槍想在湖南打仗，進行武力鬥爭，是會殺人的。
He has no gun no canon . He is not even comparable to MAO Zedong who really did carry a gun thinking about waging a war and putting up a military struggle in Hunan that could cost human lives
如果你們這麼厲害，便應到毛澤東紀念堂把他的屍體搬出來鞭，然後罵毛澤東主張"湘獨"，毒害中華人民共和國，否則便請你們"收聲"，做一個堂堂正正的中國人，尊重每一個知識分子、尊重每一個讀書人、尊重學術自由。
If you people are so awesome you should go to the MAO Zedong Memorial Hall and pull out his corpse for flogging . Then you should reprimand MAO Zedong for advocating the independence of Hunan and hence poisoning the Peoples Republic of China . Otherwise please shut up and be virtuous dignified Chinese people showing respect to every intellectual to every scholar and to academic freedom
可惜，今天保皇黨和建制派斷章取義，將戴耀廷的學術想象說成鼓吹"港獨"，必定會令人擔憂保皇黨和建制派是"項莊舞劍，志在沛公"，為《基本法》第二十三條立法鋪路、造勢。
Unfortunately the pro - Government Members and the pro - establishment camp took Benny TAIs academic hypothesis out of context and accused him of advocating Hong Kong independence . This will surely cause worries about the pro - Government Members and the pro - establishment camp having a hidden motive and paving the way for legislation for Article 23 of the Basic Law
戴耀廷已表明不支持"港獨"，但保皇黨、共產黨和特區政府裝聾扮啞，不當一回事。
Benny TAI has indicated that he does not support Hong Kong independence but the pro - Government Members the Communist Party of China and the SAR Government turned a deaf ear to that
當反專制成功後，民主體制自然會出現，屆時會如何呢？
When the anti - authoritarian movement succeeds a democratic system will naturally emerge . What will happen then?
事實上，如果我們連"假如"和"如果"之後的想象也要劃上紅線，這豈非徹頭徹尾地在衝擊香港的核心價值嗎？
If a red line has to be drawn even on imagination about the future is it not an outright challenge to the core values of Hong Kong?
有人認為言論自由可以有不同層次的區別，又有人認為言論自由可以分為學術討論、表達意見或第三層的鼓吹。
Some people believe there are different levels of freedom of speech . Some think that the freedom of speech can be classified into academic discussion expression of opinion and the third level advocacy
《中華人民共和國憲法》第三十五條訂明："中華人民共和國公民有言論、出版、集會、結社、游行、示威的自由。
Article 35 of the Constitution of the Peoples Republic of China stipulates that Citizens of the Peoples Republic of China enjoy freedom of speech of the press of assembly of association of procession and of demonstration
"；第三十八條則訂明："中華人民共和國公民的人格尊嚴不受侵犯。
Article 38 stipulates that The personal dignity of citizens of the Peoples Republic of China is inviolable
禁止用任何方法對公民進行侮辱、誹謗和誣告陷害。
Insult libel false accusation or false incrimination directed against citizens by any means is prohibited
"《基本法》第二十七條亦訂明："香港居民享有言論、新聞、出版的自由，結社、集會、遊行、示威的自由，組織和參加工會、罷工的權利和自由。
Article 27 of the Basic Law also stipulates that Hong Kong residents shall have freedom of speech of the press and of publication; freedom of association of assembly of procession and of demonstration; and the right and freedom to form and join trade unions and to strike
"這些在在說明了在言論自由的框架下，我們應理解和尊重每個人所表達的意見背後的邏輯和想法。
These precisely show that the logic and thinking behind everyones opinion should be respected within the framework of freedom of speech
如果我們只是斷章取義地考慮問題，自然會令公眾有一種感覺，不知道社會是否要為某些言論劃上紅線。
Interpreting others opinions out of context will make the public wonder if a red line is drawn on certain remarks
我認為社會上有不同意見是很自然的現象，因為這裏始終是特區，而特區應容許大家在出現意見分歧時有一個可以互相比拼、討論和爭取民意支持的空間和平台。
I think it is natural to have different opinions in society . There should be space and a platform for comparison discussion and solicitation of public support when views are divided
主席，邵家臻議員今早在本會讀出戴耀廷教授針對我們今次休會辯論所撰寫的陳述書，我想重申其中兩點。
President this morning Mr SHIU Ka - chun read out in this Council the statement written by Prof Benny TAI in respect of our debate on this adjournment motion . I would like to reiterate two of his points . Prof Benny TAI stated that he actually does not support Hong Kong independence
戴耀廷教授表示，他根本不支持"港獨"，頂多只是一個堅持港人有權在沒有前設下討論"港獨"的人，所以很多所謂"港獨"派人士也不會把戴耀廷教授視為同路人，但無論他說多少次不支持"港獨"，建制派、港共、中共也是不會聽的，他們會說，即使他不是"明獨"，也是"暗獨"或"陰獨"。
At most he is only someone who insists that Hongkongers have the right to discuss Hong Kong independence without any presupposition . Hence many supporters of Hong Kong independence so to speak do not regard Prof Benny TAI as a comrade - in - arms . But no matter how many times he said he does not support Hong Kong independence the pro - establishment camp the Hong Kong communists and the Communist Party of China CPC would not listen at all
另一點是，戴耀廷教授在台灣發表所謂宣揚"港獨"的言論，可說是老掉牙，早已在香港發表，只是關乎中國和香港未來的言論。
They would say that even if he is not an open advocate of Hong Kong independence he is a secret or shady one . Another point is that the remarks made by Prof Benny TAI in Taiwan which allegedly advocated Hong Kong independence can be described as a cliché . Having long been presented in Hong Kong they are merely remarks about the future of China and Hong Kong
除了因為他發表的內容，其實是因為他這個人，以及他發表的地點是在台灣，還有發表的時間。
Apart from the contents of the speech presented by him the actual reason is that it is personally against him and the place he presented his speech was Taiwan coupled with the time of its presentation
或許正如戴耀廷教授所說，有人要找一隻代罪羔羊或堆砌一個稻草人，以達到某種政治目的，於是向他發動如此規模、類近文革的批鬥。
Perhaps like Prof Benny TAI said some people want to find a scapegoat or fashion a scarecrow to achieve certain political aims . They thus initiated a purge of him in such a large scale resembling the Cultural Revolution
為了幫助大家公道和公平地評價戴耀廷教授的言論，我會引述在不少建制力量的心目中認為是中共先列的兩段言論。
To help us including Members of the pro - establishment camp and the public to judge Prof Benny TAIs remarks in a fair and just manner I will quote the remarks of two persons who are regarded as pioneers of CPC in the minds of many Members of the pro - establishment camp
如果這兩位中共先列在今時今日發表類似言論，會否受到大家強烈譴責、千夫所指，要他們萬劫不復呢？
If these two pioneers of CPC made similar remarks today would they be strongly condemned and criticized by everyone such that they would be doomed forever?
我希望大家使用同一把尺，即同一套標準，判斷戴耀廷教授在台灣發表的這番言論。
I hope Members will employ the same yardstick that means the same set of standards to judge the remarks made by Prof Benny TAI in Taiwan
第一段是這樣說的："知道全國的總建設在一個期內完全無望，最好辦法，是索性不謀總建設，索性分裂去謀各省的分建設，實行'各省人民自決主義'。
The first quotation reads to this effect When we know there is absolutely no hope of collective development across the country within a certain period the best solution is to simply stop seeking collective development . We may as well break up to seek separate development of provinces and implement self - determination by the people in each province
二十二行省、三特區、兩藩地，合共二十七個地方，最好分為二十七國......
The 22 provinces 3 special regions and 2 vassals totalling 27 places had better become 27 separate states Hunan people have no other choice
湖南人沒有別的法子，唯一的法子是湖南 人自決自治，是湖南人在湖南地域建設一個'湖南共和國'。
The only choice is self - determination by Hunan people establishing a Hunan Republic in the Hunan region
"我想這段話大家也曾聽聞，是毛澤東在1920年發表的，我相信沒有人會批評或指責毛澤東，說他鼓吹"湖南獨"，要他萬劫不復。
I guess Members must have heard this quotation before . It was presented by MAO Zedong in 1920 . I believe no one would criticize or reprimand MAO Zedong for advocating independence of Hunan and want him to be doomed forever
另一段說話是大家較少聽到的，大家聽完後，可以告訴我是否知道是誰說的："如果廣東是一個獨立的國家，可能幾年就上去了，但是在現在的體制下，就不容易上去了。
The other quotation is heard less often . After hearing it Members may tell me if they know who said to this effect If Guangdong was an independent state it might rise in just a few years . But under the present system it is not easy for it to rise
"其後又說："廣東要是一個獨立國的話，現在會超過香港。
Then he added If Guangdong was an independent state it would have surpassed Hong Kong by now
"這段說話是習近平的父親習仲勛在1979年的中央工作會議期間發表的，我看回當時人民網的報道，對習仲勛的評價是"習仲勛這個尖銳、直率同時又是合理的要求，引起大家的關注，也得到許多省、市、自治區負責同志的支持"。
These remarks were made by XI Zhongxun XI Jinpings father in 1979 during a work meeting of the Central Authorities . I have checked the news report on the Peoples Daily Online back then . Its comment on XI Zhongxun was This blunt candid and at the same time reasonable request made by XI Zhongxun has aroused peoples concern and gained the support of the comrades concerned in many provinces municipalities and autonomous regions
假如"廣東獨立論"在今時今日發表，究竟這個人會有甚麼下場？
If the Guangdong independence theory was advanced today what would happen to this person?
由此可見，大家文革式的批鬥，根本並非針對言論的內容，而是針對個人，針對他是否政敵，或是否要找他當代罪羔羊。
It is thus evident that the purge resembling the Cultural Revolution is in fact not about the contents of the remarks . Instead it is personal . It is about whether he is a political enemy or whether there is the need to make him a scapegoat
如果大家要批評戴耀廷教授或所謂討論"港獨"的言論，請拿出同一把尺，問一問自己究竟是在批評這種言論，還是為了達到自己的政治目的而批評這個人，要令他萬劫不復、永不超生？
If Members mean to criticize Prof Benny TAI or the remarks discussing Hong Kong independence so to speak please take out the same yardstick and ask themselves whether they are actually criticizing these remarks or trying to achieve their own political aims thus criticizing this person such that he will be doomed forever and can never make a comeback?
要打壓戴耀廷是一場精心策劃的文革式運動，下至土共僂儸，上至國家機器，大家互相配合。
The suppression of Benny TAI is a well - planned Cultural Revolution - style campaign under the collaboration of indigenous communist lackeys and the state machine
陳克勤議員承認，戴耀廷並非普通市民，而是佔中發起人。
Mr CHAN Hak - kan acknowledged that Benny TAI is not an ordinary citizen but an initiator of the Occupy Central movement
不過，佔中沒有真正發生，佔中的原意只是維持數天，反而是雨傘運動維持了79天，是由年青人、大學生主動發起，他們是自發的。
However the Occupy Central movement which intended to last a few days only did not actually happen . The Umbrella Movement initiated by young people and university students on the contrary lasted 79 days
我相信在這方面，戴耀廷也不想過於掠美和邀功。
I believe Benny TAI does not want to claim the credit in this regard
主席，根據本會《議事規則》第164條，"議員可動議一項立法會現即休會待續的議案，以便提出任何有關公共利益的問題"。
President in accordance with Rule 164 of the Rules of Procedure of this Council a Member may move that this Council do now adjourn for the purpose of raising any issue concerning public interest
陳克勤議員今天據此提出的議題，無疑涉及重大公共利益，而這項議題如果沒有得到社會的充分重視，或者沒有獲得及時而妥善的處理，則極有可能損害到"一國兩制"的順利運作，以至對香港和國家的利益產生極不良的影響。
The question raised by Mr CHAN Hak - kan today in accordance with the rule undoubtedly concerns major public interest . And if the question is not given adequate consideration by society or not properly dealt with in a timely manner it will very likely jeopardize the smooth functioning of one country two systems and cause extremely negative effects on Hong Kong and the country
事情發生的過程，是香港大學法律系副教授戴耀廷，於今年3月下旬在台灣出席論壇時，發表有關香港可以考慮成立獨立國家或組成聯邦政府的言論。
The course of events was that Benny TAI Associate Professor of the Faculty of Law University of Hong Kong HKU attended a forum in Taiwan in late March this year and made the remark that Hong Kong could consider becoming an independent state or forming a federal government
整件事顯得極不簡單，亦極不尋常。
The entire incident was most intricate and highly unusual
首先，事件主角戴耀廷並非一般專心埋首學術研究的學者，他積極鼓吹並發起違法的佔領中環行動，其後又在2016年香港立法會選舉期間，提出所謂"雷動計劃"，企圖透過策略配票，影響選舉結果。
First of all the protagonist of the incident Benny TAI is not an ordinary scholar who focuses on academic research . He proactively advocated and initiated the illegal Occupy Central movement and proposed the so - called ThunderGo campaign during the 2016 Legislative Council Election in an attempt to affect the election results through strategic vote allocation
由此可見，在本港近年非常具爭議性的政治事件中，戴耀廷所作的已經超出一般學者應有的言行，並且具有種種政治計算和目的。
It shows that in highly controversial political incidents in Hong Kong in recent years Benny TAI has made speeches and taken actions beyond what is expected of ordinary scholars with various political calculations and aims
同時，戴耀廷這次在台灣發表"港獨"言論的論壇，並非一般學術論壇，而是由台獨團體舉辦的論壇。
At the same time the forum in Taiwan in which Benny TAI made the Hong Kong independence remark was not a usual academic forum but one organized by Taiwan independence groups
現在，他又到香港境外參與分離組織活動，進一步鼓吹"港獨"，企圖分裂國家，再次破壞社會秩序和安寧，明目張膽，逾越"一國兩制"的底線，令人憤怒。
Now he participated in an event of separatist groups outside of Hong Kong to further advocate Hong Kong independence in an attempt to split the country and destroy again social order and harmony . It is infuriating that he blatantly overstepped the limit of one country two systems
此外，戴耀廷身為港大法律系副教授，先前也曾發表關於香港《基本法》的研究文章，他不可能不知道《基本法》第一條開宗明義訂明，"香港特別行政區是中華人民共和國不可分離的部分"。
Moreover as Associate Professor of the Faculty of Law HKU Benny TAI has previously published research papers on the Basic Law of Hong Kong . It is impossible that he has no knowledge of Article 1 of the Basic Law which states clearly and upfront that The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is an inalienable part of the Peoples Republic of China
對於戴耀廷在台灣的所作所為，從中央政府相關部門，中聯辦和港澳辦，到香港特區政府和社會各界，均予以強烈譴責。
As regards the acts of Benny TAI in Taiwan the relevant departments of the Central Government the Liaison Office of the Central Peoples Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council the Special Administrative Region SAR Government and various sectors of society all strongly condemned them
本會建制派41位議員，亦在4月1日發表聯合聲明直斥其非，強調他的"港獨"言論違反憲法和《基本法》，損害香港市民福祉，呼籲不應該讓任何人利用法律漏洞，進行分裂國家和危害國家安全的行為。
The 41 Members from the pro - establishment camp of the Legislative Council also released a joint statement on 1 April to reprimand him straight for his wrongdoing stressing that his Hong Kong independence remark violates the Constitution and the Basic Law and prejudices the interest and well - being of the people of Hong Kong . We urge that no one should be allowed to engage in acts of secession and endangering national security through exploitation of the loopholes in law
面對群情洶湧，戴耀廷辯稱其言論只是學術討論，又認為各界對他的聲討，是為《基本法》第二十三條立法造勢。
In the face of fierce public criticisms Benny TAI argued that his remark was only made in an academic discussion and considered that various sectors denounced him only to campaign for legislation for Article 23 of the Basic Law
這些說法完全是狡辯，企圖混淆視聽。
Such comments are nothing but sophistry that attempts to obscure the facts
他的"港獨"言論違反國家憲法、違反《基本法》，明顯已經超出學術討論的範圍，受到社會廣泛批評是理所當然的。
His Hong Kong independence remark violates the national Constitution and the Basic Law and obviously steps beyond the scope of academic discussion . It is a matter of course that he came under widespread criticisms from society
推 動《基本法》第二十三條立法，保障國家安全，是特區政府必須履行的憲制責任，又何需借任何人造勢。
The SAR Government is under an unshirkable constitutional obligation to promote the legislation for Article 23 of the Basic Law to safeguard national security and it needs no campaigning by anyone
主席，我和香港經濟民生聯盟堅決支持特區政府，依法壓制"港獨"分子與外部分裂勢力的勾結活動，切實維護國家主權、安全和發展利益，這同時是為維護香港整體利益和市民的福祉。
President the Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong and I resolutely support the SAR Government in suppressing in accordance with law collusion activities staged by Hong Kong independence activists and foreign secession forces and practically safeguarding the national sovereignty security and development interests . It is also meant to safeguard the overall interest of Hong Kong and well - being of citizens
與此同時，特區政府必須進一步做好香港《基本法》的教育和宣傳推廣工作，加強廣大市民對"一國兩制"的正確認識，以及促進對國家的認同。
Meanwhile the SAR Government must further step up its efforts in the education and promotion of the Basic Law to enhance the general publics correct understanding of one country two systems and foster their sense of national identity
雖然他說自己並不贊成"港獨"，但卻經常撰文和在對外演講及言論中提及"獨立國家"是一個選擇。
Although he claimed that he did not approve of Hong Kong independence he often mentioned in his articles and speeches made overseas that an independent state was an option
如果他真的不支持"港獨"，又為何經常提到香港可以考慮成立獨立國家呢？
If he really does not support Hong Kong independence why does he often propose that Hong Kong may consider becoming an independent state?
可是，正如戴先生所說，他過往亦曾發表相關言論，在上月接受BBC訪問時亦再重提"港獨"。
However as Mr TAI said he had made such remarks in the past and he did mention Hong Kong independence again in an interview by BBC
他的做法究竟應被視為言論自由，抑或是積極鼓吹"港獨"呢？
Should his action be regarded as manifestation of the freedom of speech or an active advocacy of Hong Kong independence?
相信不少人也會認同，當一個人不斷作出相同的假設和提議時，他本人必定也相信自己所提出的假設和提議。
I believe many people will agree that when someone constantly makes the same assumption and proposal he must approve of his own assumption and proposal
上訴法庭副庭長楊振權在裁決衝擊政府總部東翼前地一案的判詞中，便作出了以下批評："一些有識之士，鼓吹'違法達義'的口號，鼓勵他人犯法。
In his judgment of the case of charging at the Central Government Offices East Wing Forecourt Mr Justice Wally YEUNG Vice - President of the Court of Appeal of the High Court made the following comments Certain individuals of learning advocate achieving justice by violating the law and under this slogan they encourage others to break the law
該等人士公然蔑視法律，不但拒絕承認其違法行為有錯，更視之為光榮及值得感到自豪的行為。
These people openly flout the law . Not only do they refuse to admit their lawbreaking activities are wrong but they even go as far as regarding such activities as a source of honour and pride