Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
另外，除了直接稅收外，代理主席，另外值得留意的是這行業會創造一些優質及多元化的就業職位，令香港不僅只有單一化的金融地產職位。
Moreover apart from direct tax revenue Deputy President what is worth noting is this industry will create a number of high - quality and diversified job opportunities so that we will only have jobs in the financial and real estate industries
代理主席，1997年7月1日，香港回歸祖國，這是本港歷史上重要的一天。
Deputy President Hong Kong returned to the Motherland on 1 July 1997 which was an important day in Hong Kongs history
每年七一，有人慶祝亦有人抗議，各有體會， 各有自由，這就是香港可貴之處，也是"一國兩制"下"港人治港"、"高度自治"得到落實的重要驗證。
On 1 July each year while some people hold celebrations some stage protests; each person can have his own experience and freedom . This is the preciousness of Hong Kong and this verifies that Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong and a high degree of autonomy have been implemented under one country two systems
香港回歸祖國後保持繁榮穩定，成績有目共睹。
After the return of Hong Kong to the Motherland prosperity and stability have been maintained with spectacular success
即使是一個普通人，在20年的人生中亦未必事事順境，更何況香港是一個國際化城市。
Even for an ordinary folk things may not be plain sailing throughout 20 years of his life let alone Hong Kong as an international city
在發展過程中偶遇波折，也是可以預料的。
Occasional setbacks are expected in the course of development
所以，香港在這20年的發展過程中，也曾面對政制爭拗、經濟波動、社會變遷等，即使遇上各種情況，我們得到中央積極支持特首及特區政府依法施政，令香港足以應對各種挑戰，維護繁榮穩定。
Therefore over the past 20 years Hong Kong has faced political disputes economic fluctuations and social changes . Despite such situations the Central Authorities have actively supported the administration by the Chief Executive and the SAR Government in accordance with the law thereby enabling Hong Kong to meet various challenges and maintain prosperity and stability
回想當年，中國與英國政府就香港回歸進行談判的時候，英國政府在不情願、不合作的情況下，無奈地讓中國收回香港主權。
Years ago when the Chinese and British Governments negotiated on the return of Hong Kong to China the British Government had no alternative but allow China to resume sovereignty over Hong Kong reluctantly and uncooperatively
當年末代港督彭定康為了延續回歸後英國對香港的影響力，更搞出"三違反"的政改方案，破壞立法機關的直通車安排。
In order to extend Britains influence on Hong Kong after the reunification the last Governor of Hong Kong Chris PATTEN came up with a three violations constitutional reform proposal disrupting the through train arrangement of the legislature
中方亦因此做好應對方案，成立籌委會的預備機構及臨時立法會，為政制不能銜接的情況做好"另起爐灶"的準備，讓香港平穩過渡。
In response the Chinese side set up the Preliminary Working Committee and the Provisional Legislative Council to make preparation for setting up a new system in view of the non - convergence of political systems so as to ascertain a smooth transition of Hong Kong
回歸後，香港政制不應該亦不能夠再受外國政府干預，但政制發展仍會面對挑戰，政改方案不成功，被立法會反對派否決，令2017年普選特首無望。
After the reunification Hong Kongs political system should not and cannot be intervened by foreign governments; yet the political development is still riddled with challenges . The constitutional reform proposal was vetoed by the opposition camp in the Legislative Council making it impossible for the Chief Executive to be elected by universal suffrage in 2017
回顧這20年，小小的挑戰不能否定香港政制向前發展的成績。
In retrospect the small challenges over the 20 years cannot negative the progress made in respect of the constitutional development of Hong Kong
全國人民代表大會常務委員會在2007年作出的決定，制訂明確的普選時間表，而特區政府在2010年根據《基本法》及人大常委會於2004年的解釋，啟動和落實修改行政長官及立法會的產生辦法。
The decision of the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress NPCSC in 2007 formulated a clear timetable for universal suffrage and in 2010 the SAR Government initiated and implemented amendments to the Method for the Selection of the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Method for the formation of the Legislative Council in accordance with the Basic Law and the NPCSCs interpretation in 2004
這是回歸後首次成功修改，更標誌着中央的支持，以及特區政府和關心香港政制發展的各界人士共同努力的成果。
This was the first successful amendment after the reunification which marked the support of the Central Authorities and the fruits of the joint efforts made by the SAR Government and people from all walks of life who were concerned about the constitutional development of Hong Kong
今天，香港經歷了6屆立法會選舉，議席不斷增加，而5次行政長官選舉亦越來越具競爭性，積極面向市民，可見無論政制發展面對甚麼挑戰，香港都能夠一一克服。
To date Hong Kong has held six Legislative Council elections and the number of seats has been on the increase . The five Chief Executive elections have become increasingly competitive . With the Government positively facing the community at large it can be seen that Hong Kong can overcome various challenges in respect of constitutional development
往後，我們會繼續為推動民主進程，落實《基本法》規定的雙普選而努力，並為促進良好管治、提高市民福祉，實行優質民主而奮鬥。
In future we will continue to work hard to promote the democratic process implement dual universal suffrage as prescribed in the Basic Law and strive for promoting good governance enhancing the well - being of the public and implementing quality democracy
除了政制發展經歷的挑戰，回歸20年，香港經濟亦因為外圍環境因素而變得波動。
Apart from the challenges of constitutional development over the 20 years following the reunification our economy has also experienced fluctuations owing to external environmental factors
近年樓價飆升，不單樓價高昂，一個車位都可以賣500萬元，這種情況自然令人想起，香港回歸後曾經出現瘋狂炒賣及隨後跌市的彷徨。
In recent years property prices have soared affecting not only flats but also parking spaces . A parking space can fetch 5 million . This naturally reminds us of the havoc caused by the frantic speculation in properties and the subsequent market crash after the reunification
香港經歷過亞洲金融風暴，以及2003年的SARS肆虐，經濟不單受到重創，各行各業也變得一潭死水。
Hong Kong experienced the Asian financial turmoil and the SARS epidemic in 2003 our economy was hit hard and various industries and trades became stagnant
幸好，香港一 直擁有強大優勢，便是內地龐大的腹地和國家的支持。
Fortunately with the strong edges of having the huge hinterland on the Mainland and the support of the country Hong Kong was able to tide over the economic difficulties
所以，香港在經濟面對挑戰時能夠一一克服，因為中央的支持，令香港能夠有底氣地打大鱷，也因為中央的一系列挺港措施，包括CEPA及個人遊，瞬間為香港低迷的經濟打下強心針，令香港經濟從谷底翻身，並造就其後的黃金10年。
Under the support of the Central Authorities Hong Kong boldly drove away financial predators . Owing to a series of measures taken by the Central Authorities to support Hong Kong including CEPA and the Individual Visit Scheme IVS our depressed economy was instantly revitalized and bounced out of the bottom laying a foundation for the subsequent golden decade
當然，自由行或兩地經濟融合會引申一些問題，我們不會忽視。
Of course we will not ignore certain problem arising from IVS and the economic integration of the two places
香港在面對困難的時候一直沉着應對，冷靜地解決，例如，內地旅客眾多影響到北區市民日常生活，我們便構思在邊境興建購物城，從根本解決問題。
Hong Kong has always been facing and resolving difficulties calmly . For example in view that a large number of Mainland visitors have affected the daily lives of people in the North District we have come up with the idea of building a shopping centre at the border to solve the problem at root
少數激進分子"踢喼"或辱罵內地旅客，製造兩地矛盾，傷害兩地同胞感情，對事件一點好處都沒有，對解決問題亦毫無幫助。
A few radicals acts of kicking suitcases or hurling abuses at Mainland visitors would only create Mainland - Hong Kong conflicts and hurt the feelings of compatriots without bringing any benefits to resolving the problem
回歸以來，香港在"一國兩制"下與內地互利共贏，共同發展。
Since the reunification Hong Kong has under the principle of one country two systems developed with the Mainland to achieve mutual benefits
香港一直是國家對外開放的窗口，為內地拓展國際市場，引進資金、技術和信息，以促進內地的改革開放。
Hong Kong has always been the window to facilitate the countrys reform and opening up in respect of developing the international market as well as bringing in capital technology and information
同時，國家的各項戰略發展，無論是"十一五"、"十二五"及"十三五"規劃均有香港的參與，讓香港可以發揮"一國兩制"的獨特優勢，與全國同步向前，共同發展。
Moreover Hong Kong has participated in the strategic developments of the country including the 11 Five - Year Plan the 12 Five - Year Plan and the 13 Five - Year Plan so that Hong Kong can give play to its unique advantage of one country two systems and move forward and develop in tandem with the whole country
近年，由中國牽頭的"一帶一路"吸引了世界目光，被全世界視為發展經濟的機遇，香港亦得到中央支持，乘搭"一帶一路"順風車。
In recent years the Belt and Road Initiative led by China has attracted the attention of the world and it is regarded by the world as an opportunity for economic development . Hong Kong has the support of the Central Authorities and gets a free ride on the Belt and Road Initiative
由此可見，香港只要繼續發揮"一國兩制"的優勢，努力作為連接內地與世界各地的"超級聯繫人"，香港的經濟發展令人充滿期待。
It is evident that as long as Hong Kong continues to give play to the advantages of one country two systems and strives to serve as a super - connector between the Mainland and various parts of the world our economic development will be booming
代理主席，回顧過去20年，香港人切身感受到"一國兩制"的實施對香港是最有利的。
Deputy President over the past 20 years Hong Kong people have personally experienced that the implementation of one country two systems is most beneficial to Hong Kong
所以，我們不會動搖，反而會更珍惜、保護和完善"一國兩制"，決不會做出一些動搖和損害"一國兩制"的事情。
Therefore we will not waver but will cherish protect and perfect one country two systems; and we will do nothing to disrupt and ruin the implementation of one country two systems
另一方面，我們的確需要警惕及防範歪曲和篡改"一國兩制"的言論，令"一國兩制"的真正落實不被動搖、走樣或變形，尤其是要防止"港獨"思潮的蔓延、惡化甚至勾結外部勢力，干預香港內部事務，否則，"港人治港"和"高度自治"均會被嚴重破壞。
On the other hand we do need to guard against comments that will distort one country two systems so that the implementation of one country two systems will not be shaken distorted or deformed . In particular we have to prevent the spread and worsening of the Hong Kong independence thinking . We also have to guard against people colluding with external forces to intervene in the internal affairs of Hong Kong; otherwise Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong and a high degree of autonomy will be seriously damaged
代理主席，"一國兩制"是偉大的構思，亦是嶄新的構想，在實踐過程中必然會出現各種問題和挑戰。
Deputy President one country two systems is a great idea and a novel concept . It is inevitable that various problems and challenges will arise in the course of implementation
我期望中央和特區政府今後能夠繼續一貫的互相信任及緊密關係，共同摸索和總結經驗，不斷完善"一國兩制"，讓參與七一遊行的人士、其他廣大市民以至全國人民冀盼，香港明天一定會更好。
I hope that the Central Authorities and the SAR Government will continue to maintain mutual trust and close relations in future so as to jointly explore and summarize experiences as well as make constant improvements to one country two systems . As such people who participate in the march on 1 July other members of the community as well as all people in the country can look forward to a better tomorrow in Hong Kong
主席，特區政府近年強調香港旅遊業不應只追求旅客人數的增長，而應追求平穩、健康及長遠的發展。
President in recent years the Government has emphasized that the tourism industry in Hong Kong should not merely look for increase in tourists figures but instead to pursue a balanced healthy and sustainable development
在政府撥款支持下，香港旅遊發展局一直在全球20個主要客源市場進行推廣工作，維持均衡的客源組合，推廣資源全數均用於吸納高消費的過夜旅客。
With the funding support of the Government the Hong Kong Tourism Board HKTB has been promoting Hong Kong in 20 major visitor source markets around the world to maintain a balanced portfolio of tourists and to attract high spending overnight visitors with full marketing resources
就質詢的3個部分，我現答覆如下： 一 有關2016年本港旅遊十大客源市場及其過夜旅客平均消費的資料，請參閱附件一。
Replies to the questions are as follows 1 The information of top 10 visitor source markets of Hong Kong and the respective average spending per capita by overnight visitors in 2016 are provided at Annex 1
二 為維持均衡的客源市場組合，旅發局一直持續投放資源到20個客源市場進行推廣，當中包括南韓、泰國及菲律賓等短途市場。
2 To maintain a balanced visitor portfolio HKTB has been focusing its marketing resources on 20 key source markets including short - haul markets such as South Korea Thailand and the Philippines
泰國及菲律賓方面，2017-2018年度的推廣資源，較2012-2013年度增加更分別達2.87倍及2.76倍。
As regards Thailand and the Philippines markets the 2017 - 2018 marketing budget for them also increased by 287 % and 276 % respectively over that in 2012 - 2013
整體而言，旅發局於2017-2018年度的推廣總預算達6億2,000萬元，比2016-2017年度的5億7,200萬元增加約8%。
Overall speaking HKTBs total estimated marketing budget in 2017 - 2018 is HK620 million which is about 8 % higher than HK572 million in 2016 - 2017
有關開支均用作提升本港旅遊形象，吸引過夜旅客來港，只是當中資源調配與去年略有不同。
The budget is used for promoting Hong Kongs tourism image and enticing overnight visitor arrivals with the deployment of resources slightly different from that of previous year
事實上，投放於個別客源市場的資源，會因應推廣策略、市場需要及外圍因素等調整，但不代表推廣力度會減少。
In fact the budget allocated in each source market will be adjusted according to tourism strategies market demands and external environment . However it does not represent a reduction of promotion efforts
在2017-2018年度，政府向旅發局額外撥款推行的多項措施，例如過境旅客留港優惠計劃等，當中包括了用於不同客源市場的推廣開支。
In 2017 - 2018 the Government allocates additional funding to HKTB to roll out a series of initiatives such as a pilot scheme to provide promotional offers to attract transit visitors etc
至於南韓、泰國及菲律賓等短途市場，旅發局會繼續進行多項推廣工作，包括與當地電視台及數碼媒體合作播放全新的品牌計劃宣傳片；聯同業界、航空公司、酒店及景點等，於學校假期推出優惠旅遊產品，以吸引當地家庭旅客，以及針對年輕客群，推出短假期的優惠旅遊產品。
The funding involves marketing and promotion expenses for different source markets . For short - haul markets including South Korea Thailand and the Philippines HKTB will continue to conduct a series of promotions which will include partnering with local TV stations and digital media to broadcast new brand videos; cooperating with trade partners airlines hotels and tourist attractions to roll out special tour products targeting families during school holidays; and launch attractive tour products for young visitors for short - break trips to Hong Kong
由於旅遊業極容易受環球經濟、匯率變化等外圍因素影響，旅發局會繼續密切留意市場情況，保持高度彈性和靈活的策略，並於有需要時，透過調動各個市場的推廣資源，迅速回應宏觀市場環境的突發情況和轉變。
As the tourism industry is susceptible to external factors such as global economic development and currency fluctuations HKTB will closely monitor the market situation and maintain high flexibility in the allocation of its resources . Where necessary it will promptly adjust the marketing resources for each source market in response to any emergency and unforeseeable changes in the macro environment
關於設立駐海外經濟貿易辦事處方面，現時香港共有12個經貿辦，主要工作是促進香港與各相關地區的經貿聯繫和文化交流。
Regarding the establishment of Economic and Trade Offices currently Hong Kong has 12 overseas Economic and Trade Offices ETOs of which the main responsibilities are to enhance economic ties and cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and respective regions
就質詢提及的3個國家，即南韓、泰國及菲律賓，駐雅加達經貿辦負責促進香港與菲律賓的經貿聯繫和文化交流，而駐新加坡經貿辦則負責香港與泰國的聯繫和網絡。
As regards the three countries referred to in the question viz South Korea Thailand and the Philippines the Jakarta ETO is responsible for enhancing economic ties and cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and the Philippines while the Singapore ETO is responsible for strengthening ties and networks between Hong Kong and Thailand
此外，我們正積極籌備設立駐首爾經貿辦，以加強香港和南韓兩地的聯繫和交流。
In addition we are actively preparing for the setting up of the Seoul ETO to strengthen bilateral ties and exchanges between Hong Kong and South Korea
我們會繼續利用經貿辦現有的資源推廣香港，並會適時檢視在其他城市設立經貿辦的需要。
We will continue to promote Hong Kong under existing resources of the ETOs and will review at appropriate juncture the need for setting up ETOs in other cities
三 我們一直支持各類型的大型盛事在港舉辦，包括由旅發局舉辦的活動，以提升香港的吸引力，並豐富旅客在港的體驗。
3 We have all along been supporting the staging of various types of major events in Hong Kong including those organized by HKTB to enhance the tourism appeal of Hong Kong and enrich the experience of visitors
政府於2017-2018年度，透過新策略鼓勵及協助不同機構在港舉行盛事或活動。
In 2017 - 2018 the Government has adopted a new strategy to encourage and support different organizations to stage events or activities in Hong Kong
此外，民政事務局亦致力推動香港成為國際體育盛事之都， 於2004年成立"M"品牌制度，支援體育團體舉辦大型體育項目，在香港舉行的體育盛事，數目和規模均不斷增加。
Besides the Home Affairs Bureau has all along been promoting Hong Kong as a prime destination for hosting major international sports events . In 2004 the M Mark System and Support Package was established with a view to helping national sports associations to organize major sports events in Hong Kong . The number and the scale of these major sports events have been increasing over the years
例如，"M"品牌賽事由2005年的4項增加至2017年的12項。
For example the number of M Mark events has increased from 4 in 2005 to 12 in 2017
有關2017年的大型體育項目請參閱附件二。
Please refer to Annex 2 for the major sports events scheduled in 2017
主席，多謝周浩鼎議員的補充質詢。
President I thank Mr Holden CHOW for the supplementary question
有關他剛才提到的落馬洲邊境購物城，我前天亦曾作實地考察。
Regarding the shopping centre in Lok Ma Chau just mentioned by him I paid a site visit a couple of days ago
當購物城落成後，當然會對香港的旅遊業帶來正面影響，除旅客外，相信亦可惠及香港市民，方便他們購物。
After the commissioning of the shopping centre it will certainly have a positive impact on the tourism industry of Hong Kong . Other than tourists I believe Hong Kong residents will also benefit as shopping has become more convenient
所以，我們要尊重有關單位對賽事的安排，包括選址。
Therefore we have to respect the organizers racing arrangements including the venue
主席，我剛才的補充質詢是問會否考慮另闢地方......
President my supplementary question was about whether the authorities will consider identifying another
主席，我剛才已經說了，有關選址是主辦單位的意願，但我會將譚議員的意見向主辦機構轉達。
President I have already said that the venue was picked by the organizer but I will relay Mr TAMs views to the organizer
主席，國內的同胞是香港旅遊業主要的吸納對象，我知道過去20年，國內的經濟發展蓬勃，國內同胞經常來港購買生活用品和保健食品，但他們可攜回內地的物品數量及價值上限，由1996年至今一直未有增加過。
President the Mainland compatriots are the main targets of Hong Kongs tourism industry . In the past 20 years the economy of the Mainland has developed robustly and Mainland compatriots often come to Hong Kong to buy daily necessities and health food products but the restrictions on the quantities and values of products that may be brought back to the Mainland have not been raised since 1996
由於現時物價高漲，當局如何協助香港的批發、零售業和商界增加生意額？
With hefty increases in commodity prices how can the authorities help Hong Kongs wholesale and retail industries and the business sector increase their business turnovers?
其實零售業在新數碼環境中，確實受到很多的挑戰， 但亦有很多機遇。
The retail industry is indeed facing with many challenges in the new digital environment but there are also many opportunities available
我很高興可以與議員一起和業界探討，特別最近在O2O的平台上，政府正協助本地的業界，包括本地的零售業，打通內地市場。
I am very glad that I can discuss these matters with Members and the industry . In particular recently the Government has been helping the local industries including the retail industry through the O2O platform to open up the Mainland markets
這事需要多方面的努力，包括剛才議員提到，有關的產品進入內地市場有一定的限制。
This takes the efforts of various sectors to resolve the problems including the restrictions on the quantity of the relevant products permitted to be brought into the Mainland as mentioned by the Member
我們會將議員的意見轉達給有關的同事研究，並與內地的有關單位商議，盡量"拆牆鬆綁"，為香港業界拓展更多商機。
We will relay the Members views to the relevant colleagues for consideration and will negotiate with the relevant authorities in the Mainland to remove restrictions as far as possible and open up more opportunities for the business sector in Hong Kong
主席，蘇局長在主體答覆中表示，政府一直支持各類大型盛事在香港舉行，以提升香港的吸引力。
President in his main reply Secretary Gregory SO said the Government has all along supported the launching of various major events in Hong Kong so as to enhance its appeal
局長，香港正申辦2022年的同樂運動會，已經進入最後階段，成為最後3強，與美國的華盛頓和墨西哥的瓜達拉哈拉競逐主辦權。
Secretary Hong Kong is bidding to host the Gay Games 2022 and is now one of the three finalists competing against Washington DC of the United States and Guadalajara of Mexico
主席，首先感謝局長5年來為香港旅遊業作出的服務和貢獻。
President first of all I would like to thank the Secretary for his service and contribution to Hong Kongs tourism industry over the past five years
我想問局長，特區政府每年均會向旅發局撥出恆常撥款，但都有指定用途，如果年內業界想與旅發局提出新的合作項目或推廣構思，而希望調整部分撥款時，旅發局均會推說由於撥款是"專款專用"，沒有任何調整空間，這明顯是有欠彈性。
I would like to tell the Secretary that the recurrent funding provided by the SAR Government to HKTB each year has specified uses and if the industry wishes to implement new collaborative projects with HKTB or promote new ideas its application for adjusting the use of some funding will be rejected by HKTB on the ground that dedicated funds should be used for dedicated use leaving no room for adjustment . The mechanism is obviously too rigid and inflexible
主席，旅發局在2017-2018年度的總推廣預算達到6億2,000萬元，比2016-2017年度的總推廣預算5億7,200萬元增加了8%。
President HKTBs total estimated marketing budget in 2017 - 2018 is 620 million which is 8 % higher than the amount of 572 million in 2016 - 2017
當然，我們亦希望旅發局有足夠彈性運用這些資源，以發揮更佳功效。
Of course we also hope that HKTB has sufficient flexibility in using these resources to achieve the best results
政府與旅發局的關係很好，若有需要作出調動，我相信有關同事會跟旅發局充分合作。
As the Government has a very good relationship with HKTB should adjustments be required I believe the colleagues in charge will work closely with HKTB to meets its needs
主席，大家知道國家現在推動"一帶一路"，亦鼓勵特區政府配合這政策。
President everyone knows that the country is now launching the Belt and Road Initiative and it also encourages the SAR Government to support this policy
大家都知道"一帶一路"有兩條線，一條線是經東南亞，現在政府已在雅加達設立經貿辦，而另一條線是經過中亞國家，好像烏茲別克、吉爾吉斯坦等，但我看不到特區政府有計劃在這些國家發展經貿或旅遊業。
We all know that the Belt and Road consists of two routes one of which passes through South East Asia and the Government has set up an ETO in Jakarta . The other route passes through Central Asian countries such as Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan but I do not see the SAR Government having any plan to develop economic and trade activities or tourism in those countries
請問局長有沒有這方面的發展計劃？
May I ask the Secretary if there are plans for such development in those countries?
請容許我把話題岔開一點，就經貿發展及旅遊發展，我們的大方向就是跟這些經濟體盡量多簽訂雙邊或諸邊自由貿易協定，以及促進和保護投資協定，這些均可幫助業界拓展市場，並對投資有一定保障。
Allow me to sidetrack a little . The general direction for the development of tourism economic and trade activities is to enter into more bilateral or plurilateral free trade agreements and Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements with those economies . Hence we can help the relevant industries open up more markets and also ensure a certain level of protection for their investments
主席，局長說到艱難時期，其實很多謝局長，我們曾經歷過"阿珍事件"，以及早幾年的菲律賓人質事件，在這些艱難時期，局長或多或少都有幫忙，但我擔心現在才是旅遊界最困難時候，這是屬於經濟上的困難。
President the Secretary talked about difficult times; we experienced the Ah Zhen incident and the hostage - taking incident in the Philippines some years ago . We are indeed grateful to him for his efforts made during the difficult times . However I am worried that it is now the most difficult time of our tourism industry which is related to economic difficulties
我想經濟共享就是，如果有一些設施並非每一個人均須擁有，而是大家可以共用，我們便應更加善用這些資源，這是一個好方法，但需要在符合法例的框架下進行。
In my view the concept of sharing economy is that if certain facilities need not be possessed by each individual and can be shared we should make better use of the resources . This is a good idea but it has to be conducted in compliance with the legal framework
我以往說的是朝着這方向發展。
What I have talked about is to work toward this direction
旅遊業界亦可考慮有甚麼資源大家可以共享，亦可更加方便我們的旅客，而業界亦可考慮如何更好利用這些旅遊資源。
The tourism industry can also consider what resources can be shared and can provide greater convenience to our visitors . The industry can also consider how to better utilize the tourism resources which involves an extensive scope
這方面所牽涉的範疇非常廣，大家若有想象力或創意，便能夠發掘更多商機。
If we have the imagination or creativity we can discover more business opportunities
相反，新加坡可以透過自主制訂的人口政策以作補充，解決勞動人口出現峰值的問題。
In contrast Singapore can resolve the problems arising from its working population peak by formulating its own supplementary population policy
香港現時的困境，在於我們完全沒有自主的人口政策，所以，市民七一上街爭取落實"高度自治"，其實對香港的長遠發展至為重要，亦對香港有深遠而重大的意義。
Hong Kongs current difficult situation is totally caused by our lack of any self - formulated population policy . Hence people take to the streets on 1 July to strive for a high degree of autonomy . This act is indeed extremely important for Hong Kongs long - term development and is also of great and profound importance to Hong Kong
在教育方面，根據書中所述，就平均在學年數而言，香港原本一直高於新加坡，但在2006年後卻被新加坡趕上了。
With regard to education according to the book in terms of the average years of school attendance Hong Kong used to be higher than Singapore all along but it has been overtaken by Singapore since 2006
主席，回歸20年的確是一個關鍵點，用以回顧"一國兩制"運作得怎樣，不是為了吵吵鬧鬧、互相指摘，而是希望大家平心靜氣地展望將來。
President the 20 anniversary of the reunification is indeed a critical point for reviewing how one country two systems has been operating . It is not a time for bickering or accusing each other but a time for looking forward to the future in a calm manner
"一國兩制"是新生事物，我相信1997年以前，沒有人會天真地認為"一國兩制"會一帆風順、風平浪靜。
One country two systems is a novel idea . I believe that prior to 1997 no one would naively think that one country two systems would be plain sailing without any upheavals