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我們完善了選舉制度，公職人員要履行宣誓，今天我們亦進行了《國旗及國徽條例》的修訂。
We have improved the electoral system . Public officers are required to take an oath to swear allegiance . And today we are dealing with the amendments to the National Flag and National Emblem Ordinance
進行這一連串工作是為了甚麼？
What is the purpose of this series of work?
無論是在立法會或政府出任公職、為市民服務，甚至將來參與其他公職行列，無論是法定機構甚至諮詢機構，我相信都要一體化，全部都要宣誓。
I believe all those who hold public office in the Legislative Council or in the Government those who serve the public or even those who will participate in other public offices whether in a statutory body or advisory body will be subject to the same treatment . They all will have to take an oath to swear allegiance
宣誓是要彰顯愛國、愛港的標準、內涵。
Oath - taking is to show the standard or connotation of patriotism and the love of Hong Kong
如果這方面做得不到位，以後的東西都會出問題。
If this is not done properly all subsequent actions will go wrong
稍為輕微地批評，就是幼稚，可以做出如此荒誕的行為；如果說得重一點，這是叛國的行為。
If I am to say anything about the incident in a slightly critical manner such absurd acts were childish . If I am to put it more seriously such actions are an act of treason
在別國，一則終生監禁，一則死刑，並不是好像現時我們說貶損、損壞國旗、國徽，純粹判他level 5罰款或入獄兩年，這根本已經對他非常仁慈。
Unlike our present approach where in which people who disrespect or damage the national flag or national emblem will only be liable to a fine at level 5 or imprisonment for two years their actions can result in life imprisonment or even death penalty in other countries . We are already very lenient to them
作為一個國家的國民，必須要有一種愛國情懷，等同你從媽媽的肚子出世，要孝道、要愛護和尊敬長輩，這與中國人向來有的儒家思想絕對吻合。
As a national we must have patriotic sentiments towards our nation . Like a baby given birth by the mother we should fulfil our filial duty and love and respect the elders . This is in line with the Confucianism that Chinese people always respect
但是，即使別國沒有儒家思想，也脫離不了這個框框。
However even in countries where people have no idea of Confucianism their feelings about their countries are not very different from ours
為何香港會有這麼喪心病狂的人出現？
Why can some people in Hong Kong be so heartless and deranged?
為何我們會藐視自己的國旗，會塗鴉、貶損、損毀我們的國徽？
Why do we despise our national flag and scrawl on disrespect and damage our national emblem?
在"黑暴"期間大家在電視看到這幕出現的時候，其實心裏覺得驚心動魄。
During the black - clad violence we found such scenes on the television extremely disturbing
但是，當其時我們可能就是過於驚心動魄，不知如何反應過來。
However we might have felt too disturbed at that time that we did not know how to react to such violence
所以，我已經對保安局局長說，一定要拘捕他們，不用等第二十三條立法，現在就有《刑事罪行條例》。
So I have already said to the Secretary for Security that they must arrest these people and do not need to wait for the legislation on Article 23 . They should arrest them using the Crimes Ordinance . President I have not digressed
主席，我沒有拉得太遠，國旗、國徽就是要彰顯我們要有一種愛國情懷，否則宣誓時，我們為何要面向國旗、區旗來宣誓呢？
The purpose of the national flag and national emblem is to show that we have patriotic sentiments; otherwise we will not be required to face the national flag and the Hong Kong SAR flag during oath - taking
所以，這個象徵性的含意不是表面的象徵，實際上當中有非常深厚的意思，是要撥亂反正。
Hence this symbolic meaning is not about the superficial symbol . It actually has a profound meaning . We need to restore order from chaos
香港仍然有很多這樣的人，即使有10%都已很厲害，750萬人的10%，這些人你跟他講道理，是不可理喻的；有20%是支持他們，其他那些是羊群心態。
There are still many such people in Hong Kong . Even if they only account for 10 % of the 7.5 million people it is already a lot . These people are impervious to reason and it is useless to reason with them; 20 % of the population support these people while the rest just follow the herd
要撥亂反正，將那些羊群心態的人納入正軌，而那些喪心病狂的人根本無藥可救，只能夠嚴刑對待。
We need to restore order from chaos and put those who just follow the herd back on the right track . And those heartless and deranged people are incurable and can only be treated with severe punishment . Secretary I have high hopes on you
局長，我對你寄以厚望，以多位局長來說，你所肩負的"瓣數"最多，由深到淺都是由你去做，完善了我們的選舉辦法，現在是國旗、國徽的問題。
Among the public officers you are the one tasked with the largest number of portfolios . The toughest and the easiest ones are all dealt by you . You have completed the task to improve our electoral methods; and now you deal with the national flag and national emblem
但是，如何落實執行，你必須與你的同僚、教育局局長楊潤雄，甚至轄下所有執事的，不要以為"A字膊"、時運高看不到，所有官員都是問責制的，逃得一時，逃不得另一時。
However as to the implementation you must discuss with your colleague Kevin YEUNG Secretary for Education and also those working under him . Do not shirk your responsibility and pretend not to see the problems . All principal officials are subject to the accountability system
《聯合國國際貨物銷售合同公約》是一項廣受採納的商業法條約，訂明統一規則以規管該公約範圍內的國際貨物銷售合同。
The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods CISG is a widely adopted Convention which provides a set of uniform rules governing contracts for the international sale of goods within its scope
《貨物銷售條例草案》的目的是在香港實施《銷售公約》。
The purpose of the introduction of the Sale of Goods Bill the Bill is to implement CISG in Hong Kong
《條例草案》的主要條文，旨在訂明經制定的條例如果獲得通過，《銷售公約》將適用於特區政府；並在香港具有法律效力；以及如經制定的條例或《銷售公約》與任何其他法律有所抵觸，則在抵觸的範圍內，以經制定的條例或《銷售公約》為準。
The main provisions of the Bill seek to provide that the Ordinance if enacted shall apply CISG to the SAR Government and shall have the force of law in Hong Kong; and if there is any inconsistency between the Ordinance to be enacted or CISG and any other laws the Ordinance to be enacted or CISG prevails to the extent of the inconsistency
《條例草案》的附表載列《銷售公約》的文本。
The text of CISG is set out in the Schedule to the Bill
法案委員會曾與政府當局舉行一次會議，就《銷售公約》適用於香港的原因、方式、可帶來的好處，以及對本港企業的影響等作出討論。
The Bills Committee held one meeting with the Administration to discuss the reasons for the application of CISG to Hong Kong the modalities the benefits to be brought about and the impact on Hong Kong businesses
委員對《條例草案》的建議大致表示支持。
Members were generally supportive of the proposals in the Bill
有委員察悉，《銷售公約》在1997年7月1日前不適用於香港，而中國自1988年1月1日起已為《銷售公約》的締約國，而在過渡期間及之後，中國沒有就《銷售公約》適用於香港的事宜照會聯合國秘書長。
A member noted that CISG did not apply to Hong Kong prior to 1 July 1997 and China has become a party to CISG since 1 January 1988 and that during and after the transition period China had not informed the Secretary - General of the United Nations of the application of CISG to Hong Kong
這位委員查詢，為何政府當局要在香港回歸20多年後才開始按照《基本法》第一百五十三條，尋求將《銷售公約》適用於香港。
This member enquired why the Administration only started to seek the application of CISG to Hong Kong under Article 153 of the Basic Law more than 20 years after the reunification
政府當局解釋，當局在過去20多年已不時就此進行內部檢討，並認為現在是合適的時機將《銷售公約》適用於香港，以配合本港整體經濟及法律基建的發展，尤其是《銷售公約》一直在國際間廣受接納。
The Administration explained that it had conducted internal reviews in this regard from time to time over the past 20 years or so and considered it opportune to apply CISG to Hong Kong to tie in with the development of the overall economic and legal infrastructure of Hong Kong particularly as CISG had been widely accepted in the international arena
另一個考慮因素是，政府當局在就《銷售公約》的適用進行為期7個月的諮詢時，發現商界及法律界均普遍表示支持。
Another consideration is that the Administration found that the business and legal sectors were generally supportive of the application of CISG during the seven - month consultation exercise
就委員進一步提問時，問及《銷售公約》將為香港帶來的效益，政府當局表示，《銷售公約》適用後，香港企業會有額外的法律選擇選項，即合同當事各方可按設定的機制選用《銷售公約》，以香港法律作為剩餘法律，而在現狀下則沒有此選項，因為《銷售公約》不屬於香港法律的一部分。此外，根據當事各方自主選擇的原則，當事各方可藉協議選擇只受香港本地法律而非《銷售公約》規管。
In response to further questions from members on the benefits that CISG would bring to Hong Kong the Administration advised that Hong Kong businesses would have an additional choice of law option after the application of CISG namely utilizing CISG as designed with Hong Kong law used as its residual law ; alternatively parties can choose to be governed solely by local Hong Kong law rather than CISG under the fundamental principle of Party autonomy
此外，政府當局亦認為《銷售公約》適用於香港，將有助鞏固香港作為法律服務中心及爭議解決樞紐的角色。
In addition the Administration was of the view that the application of CISG to Hong Kong would help to reinforce Hong Kongs role as a centre for legal services and a dispute resolution hub
法案委員會曾詢問政府當局，為何在此項立法工作中，採用把《銷售公約》的條文文本列載於《條例草案》的附表的方式，以及在決定運用這種方式時有何整體考慮。
The Bills Committee has enquired about the reasons for adopting the approach of setting out the text of the provisions of CISG in the Schedule to the Bill in this legislative exercise and the overall considerations in deciding to adopt such an approach
政府當局解釋，採用這個立法方式是 因為《銷售公約》已為國際貨物銷售訂出統一的法律文本，無需作出適應化修改，也沒有修訂空間。
The Administration explained that this legislative approach was adopted because CISG had already provided a uniform legal text for the sale of international goods and there was no need for adaptation and no room for amendment
有關方式，亦已獲澳洲、加拿大及新加坡等其他普通法適用地區在當地實施《銷售公約》時採用。
This approach has also been adopted by other common law jurisdictions such as Australia Canada and Singapore in their implementation of CISG
有委員曾問及是否有需要因應本地法律與《銷售公約》條文之間的差異而修訂香港本地的銷售法律，例如《貨品售賣條例》，政府當局回應時表示，儘管發現兩者之間的差異，但看來沒有《銷售公約》條文根本抵觸香港本地法律的條文。
Some members had asked whether there was a need to amend the local laws relating to sales in Hong Kong to accommodate the differences between local laws and the provisions of CISG such as the Sale of Goods Ordinance Cap . 26 . The Administration responded that despite the discrepancies identified it did not appear that the provisions of CISG were fundamentally inconsistent with the provisions of Hong Kong law
此外，根據目前的實施建議，《條例草案》第5條會賦予《銷售公約》規則凌駕效力，因此無需因應在香港實施《銷售公約》而修訂現行規管國際貨物銷售的本地法例，尤其是《銷售公約》第6條亦容許合同當事各方藉協議選擇不採用《銷售公約》，或減損《銷售公約》的任何規定或改變其效力。
In addition under the current implementation proposal clause 5 of the Bill would confer an overriding effect on the provisions of CISG it is therefore not necessary to amend the existing local legislation governing the sale of international goods in the light of the implementation of CISG in Hong Kong . In particular article 6 of CISG also allowed the parties to opt out of CISG by agreement or to derogate from or vary the effect of any provision of CISG
委員亦關注到，本港商界及法律界的大部分專業人士目前均不熟悉《銷售公約》的條文，以及其在國際貿易背景下的適用情況，尤其是本港企業現時一般採用的合同條款或與《銷售公約》的條文有所不同。
Members were also concerned that most professionals in the business and legal sectors in Hong Kong were not familiar with the provisions of CISG and its application in the context of international trade especially when the contractual terms currently used by Hong Kong enterprises might be different from those of CISG
就此，委員建議政府當局提供所需協助，讓業界能適應《銷售公約》的實施，例如為法律界及相關業界提供符合《銷售公約》要求的標準合同範本，或於該條例獲制定和實施後，設立專門隊伍以提供專業意見。
In this connection members suggested that the Administration should provide the necessary assistance to enable the industry to adapt to the implementation of CISG for example by providing the legal profession and the relevant industries with a standard model contract that would meet the requirements of CISG or by setting up a dedicated team to provide professional advice after the enactment and implementation of the Ordinance
委員亦促請政府當局加強與企業及法律界的溝通工作，以推廣將《銷售公約》適用於香港。
Members also urged the Administration to strengthen its communication with the business and legal sectors with a view to promoting the application of CISG to Hong Kong
政府當局表示，國際貨物銷售當事雙方所商定的合同中訂定的條款及條件，將組成規管有關交易的主要基礎。
The Administration advised that the terms and conditions set out in the contract agreed between the parties to the international sale of goods would form the main basis for governing the transaction
《銷售公約》可就合同內或未有明確訂明的事宜，例如與合同訂立、買賣雙方的權利及義務、以至違反合同時補救辦法相關的事宜，填補當中的空隙。
CISG could fill in gaps in the contract on matters which might not be expressly provided for in the contract such as the rights and obligations of the buyer and seller in relation to the contract or remedial matters relating to the breach of contract
政府當局指出，國際貨物銷售當事各方因而可按照特定情況，決定最適合的合同條款。
The Administration pointed out that the parties involved in the international sale of goods could therefore decide on the most appropriate contractual terms according to the particular circumstances
對於《銷售公約》的推廣，政府當局表示律政司已就《銷售公約》設立專門網頁，為有興趣的持份者提供公開的資料和資源。
On the promotion of CISG the Administration advised that the Department of Justice had set up a dedicated website about CISG to provide open access to information and resources for interested stakeholders
政府當局補充，鑒於《銷售公約》已實施多年，互聯網已有足夠數量的資源和參考資訊，政府當局了解到相關持份者可能需時適應轉變及適當地調整其經營手法，因此會將該條例的生效日期，延至《條例草案》獲通過之後至少6至9個月。
The Administration added that given that CISG had been implemented for many years there was already a sufficient amount of resources and reference information available on the Internet . Recognizing that it might take time for the relevant stakeholders to adapt to the changes and adjust their business practices as appropriate the Administration would defer the commencement of the implementing Ordinance until at least six to nine months after its passage
與此同時，政府當局將與商界及法律界合作，以進一步推廣《銷售公約》及獲通過的條例。
In the meantime the Administration will work with the business and legal sectors to further promote CISG and the enacted Ordinance
主席，以下是本人對《條例草案》的意見。
President the following are my personal views on the Bill
其實並沒有其他特別的東西可說，因為我們與特區政府只開過一次會議。
Actually there is nothing special for me to say because we have only held one meeting with the SAR Government
本人現時手上的文件也有五六頁紙，所以借此機會再次感謝參與今次委員會的所有委員，甚至沒有參與此法案委員會之外的議員所提供的意見，以及特區 政府在此事上亦提供充足的資料讓我們討論。
In fact I have more than five or six pages of papers in my hand concerning the Bill . Therefore I would like to take this opportunity to thank all members of the Bills Committee and even those who have not participated in the Bills Committee for their input as well as the SAR Government for providing sufficient information for our discussion on this issue
當然，其結果或答覆未必盡如人意，但本人希望特別想提提特區政府，就是在這諮詢的過程中，法案委員會的整體報告內沒有提出特別的關注，而在於特區政府推廣條例或制定條例中間的諮詢過程，有委員特別提到似乎很多商界人士未必清楚甚麼是銷售條例，既然不清楚它是甚麼，更不知道究竟諮詢清單是甚麼。
Of course the results or replies may not be entirely satisfactory but I would like to remind the SAR Government in particular that while no particular concern was raised in the overall report of the Bills Committee during the consultation exercise during the consultation exercise or in the course of promoting or formulating the Ordinance some members mentioned in particular that many people in the business sector seemed to know little about the Ordinance concerning the sale of goods and since they did not know what it was all about they did not know what the consultation list was
到了最後，銷售合約可能就由法律界的朋友進行草擬。
After all sales contracts may be drawn up by a person in the legal profession
所以與法律界的溝通尤其重要，稍後可能周浩鼎議員也會對這方面表達意見。
This is why the communication with the legal profession is particularly important . Later on perhaps Mr Holden CHOW will also express his views in this respect
因此，本人希望特區政府不要小看這一次的會議，當中所提供的資訊的信息量很大，亦顯示出部分特區政府能夠做得更好的東西，希望鄭若驊司長在未來可以帶領着特區政府的立法團隊，可以做得更好，多些在政府草擬法案之前就着相關問題，與議會內很多的專業的功能界別，甚至在某些界別內具有豐富知識的直選議員，先行詢問他們的意見，又或看看需要諮詢哪部分的群體人士，從而讓立法過程達至更完美，以及減少大家之間的衝突。
Therefore I hope that the SAR Government should not underestimate the one meeting as the material provided in the meeting is very informative and it also shows that the SAR Government can do better in some aspects . I hope that Secretary for Justice Teresa CHENG can lead the law - drafting team of the SAR Government to do better in the future by consulting many more professional functional constituencies and even directly - elected Members who have extensive knowledge in certain sectors before the Government starts to draft bills or to identify which groups to be consulted so that the legislative process can be refined and the conflicts among different parties can be minimized
多謝各位參與審議《條例草案》的議員。
I would like to thank all Members who have participated in the scrutiny of the Bill
主席，何俊賢議員剛才說得相當好，就是在諮詢過程中，很多商界朋友完全不知道有這項《貨物銷售條例草案》，亦不知道原來《條例草案》實際上可以幫助到他們。
President Mr Steven HO has just made a very good point that is during the consultation process many friends in the business sector were totally unaware of the Sale of Goods Bill the Bill and did not know that the Bill could actually help them
主席，我從事進出口超過30年，過往我們的合約一般也是由買方、買家訂立。
President I have been in the import and export business for over 30 years . In the past our contracts were generally drawn up by the buyers that is the purchasers
很多時候，我們的議價能力也不是很高，但如果我們現時可以取得一個國際性及統一的銷售公約，對我們未來進行國際貿易有十分大的幫助。
Very often we did not have much bargaining power but if we can secure an international and unified sales convention now it will be very helpful for our future international trade
當然，我們明白香港以往一直未能成為其中一個締約成員，最主要是要以國家為單位，那麼，今次亦十分高興國家可以把香港加進去，讓我們成為其中一個《銷售公約》的一員。
Of course we understand that Hong Kong has not been able to become a Party to the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods CISG in the past primarily because its membership is limited to sovereign states . Then this time around we are very glad that China has added Hong Kong as a party to CISG
特別是，過往很多時候，我們一直也只是與西方世界做生意，例如歐美和日本等地，但我們開始有越來越多新市場需要開通，例如"一帶一路"、東盟等國家，很多時候，它們不一定採用普通法，與我們的法律概念有別，有些是用大 陸法或其他它們國家自己的法律。
In particular for a long time in the past we mainly did business with the Western world such as Europe America and Japan but we are starting to open up more and more new markets . For example the Belt and Road countries ASEAN and other countries many of which do not necessarily adopt the common law system . The systems they adopted are different from ours in terms of legal concept and some of them adopt the civil law system or other legal systems of their own countries
所以，有一項統一的國際貿易銷售法例，對於香港未來便是好處多於壞處的。
Therefore having a unified law on international trade sales will do more good than harm to Hong Kongs future
所以，我們要依賴法律界甚至會計界的專業來做好這件事，當然如果特區政府可以幫忙制訂一個簡單框架，這絕對是有很大幫助。
Therefore we have to rely on the legal professionals and even the accounting professionals to carry out this task properly and of course it will be of great help if the SAR Government can help to formulate a simple framework
在法案委員會上，政府曾解釋它們未必會做或做得到，就是由於在網絡世界或現實交易中，已經有很多例子或範本，但始終像剛才所提及，香港畢竟大部分企業中90%也是中小企，要它們容易明白理解及使用這項條例草案，其實是十分困難的。
In the Bills Committee the Government explained that it might not do so or not be able to do so because there were already many examples or models in the cyber world or in real life transactions but after all as Members have mentioned earlier 90 % of the enterprises in Hong Kong are SMEs and it will be very difficult for them to understand and make use of this Bill easily . Deputy President in addition we know that under the 14th Five - Year Plan of our country it is expected that Hong Kong will become an international trade hub
代理主席，此外，我們知道國家"十四五"規劃，期望香港可以成為一個國際貿易中心，如果香港可以成為國際貿易中心，我們必定可以利用或成為國際貿易社群的一員。
If Hong Kong can become an international trade hub we can definitely make use of it or become part of the international trade community
所以，今次修改這項條例草案，成為《銷售公約》的一個成員，必定對我們未來在"十四五"規劃下，成為一個國際貿易中心有很大幫助。
For this reason the amendments this time around to make Hong Kong become a party to CISG will certainly be of help to us in becoming an international trade hub in the future under the 14th Five - Year Plan
如果沒有，這件事必定會失色。
If not the results will be lacklustre
所以，我們十分支持《條例草案》，但再"譖氣"地說一句，希望特區政府和律政司可以做多一些宣傳、推廣和教育的工作，令香港的企業，特別是中小企可以更加了解和善用這項條例草案。
For this reason we strongly support the Bill but I still have to reiterate that I hope the SAR Government and the Department of Justice will make more publicity promotion and education efforts so that Hong Kong enterprises especially SMEs can better understand and make good use of this Bill
對於受害者/當事人而言，保障何在？
What safeguards do the victimsdata subjects have may I ask?
全國人民代表大會常務委員會去年通過《國旗法》及《國徽法》的修正草案，香港亦需要作出相應的修訂。
The Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress endorsed the amendments to the Law of the Peoples Republic of China on the National Flag and Law of the Peoples Republic of China on the National Emblem last year so Hong Kong also needs to make corresponding amendments
在今次修訂中，政府主要提出3項修正，包括明確國旗及國徽使用的規定；加入禁止將國旗、國徽作某些用途及釐清有關罪行的條文，以及就國旗及國徽的教育和推廣作出規定。
The Government has put forward three main amendments this time including making clear the requirements in respect of the use of the national flag and the national emblem adding the prohibitions on certain uses of the national flag and the national emblem and clarifying the provisions relating to offences of such behaviour and providing for the education and promotion of the national flag and national emblem
我特別關注教育推廣問題。
I am particularly concerned about the education and publicity issue
《條例草案》規定，教育局局長須將國旗及國徽納入小學及中學教育，以教育學生國旗及國徽的歷史和精神、國旗升掛及使用的規範，以及在升國旗儀式上應當遵守的禮儀。
The Bill stipulates that the Secretary for Education must include national flag and national emblem in primary education and in secondary education so as to educate students on the history and spirit of the national flag and national emblem on the regulation of displaying and using the national flag; and on the etiquette to be followed in a national flag raising ceremony
局長亦須就每日升掛國旗及每周舉行升國旗儀式的事宜向指明的學校發出指示。
The Secretary for Education must also give directions to specified schools for matters relating to the daily display of the national flag and the weekly conduct of a national flag raising ceremony
國旗及國徽均是國家的象徵和標誌，代表着國家和民族的尊嚴，任何人都必須予以尊重。
As the symbol and hallmark of our country both the national flag and national emblem represent the dignity of our country and our nation and should be respected by anyone
事實上，香港回歸後已經制定《國旗及國徽條例》，但一直也沒有為國旗、國徽教育作出規範。
In fact Hong Kong has enacted the National Flag and National Emblem Ordinance since reunification but there has been no regulation on the education on national flag and national emblem
雖然學校也有作簡單教授，但內容很有限及流於表面。
Although schools might give a simple explanation on this topic the content was very limited and superficial
回想"黑暴"期間，"黑衣人"多次作出侮辱國旗、國徽的惡行，作為中國人，看到這些行為，以及看到象徵國家的國旗、國徽這樣被人侮辱，實在令人心痛。
As I recall the black - clad rioters committed evil acts repeatedly by desecrating the national flag and national emblem during the black - clad riots . As a Chinese it is heartbreaking to see such behaviour and to see the national flag and national emblem being insulted
為何香港會有人做出如此離譜的事情呢？
Why did Hong Kong people commit such outrageous acts?
我相信是因為回歸以來，香港在反對派的影響下，一直強調"兩制"的重要性，卻淡化"一國"的原則。
I believe that it is attributable to the long - standing emphasis on two systems and the playing down of the one country principle under the influence of the opposition camp since reunification
政府要推動國民教育，便立即會被反對派攻擊得體無完膚，甚至掀起一場所謂的反國教運動。
When the Government tried to promote national education it was attacked severely by the opposition camp immediately and even a so - called anti - national education movement was triggered
因此，過去20多年，學校甚少教授有關國家的知識，即使有，亦只是點到即止。
As a result schools rarely taught students anything about our country in the past two decades . Even if they did they would not go too far
青年人根本沒有國家的觀念，不知道何謂愛國情操，反而長期被反中亂港的傳媒誤導，在潛移默化下，結 果有些年輕人已不知道自己是中國人，竟然做出侮辱國家及民族尊嚴的事情。
Young people did not have a sense of national identity at all and did not know what patriotism is . On the contrary they have been misled for a long time by the reports from media that aimed at opposing China and disrupting Hong Kong . Under such subtle influence some young people no longer knew they are Chinese and went so far as to commit acts which desecrate our country and national dignity
現在"黑暴"已除，香港可以推動國民教育，教育青年人正確的國家觀念，而今次《條例草案》規定將國旗及國徽納入中小學教育，要求學校每日升掛國旗及每周舉行升國旗儀式，確實可以配合國家的國情教育。
Now that the black - clad riot has been put to a stop Hong Kong can promote national education to teach young people the right sense of national identity . The inclusion of national flag and national emblem in primary education and secondary education and the requirement for schools to raise and display national flag daily and to conduct a national flag raising ceremony weekly as stipulated in the Bill this time can align with the national education in our country indeed
我希望教育局做好有關工作，好好教導年青人，讓他們明白我們是中國人，必須尊重國旗、國徽。
I hope that the Education Bureau can handle the work well and teach young people properly so as to let them know they are Chinese and must respect the national flag and national emblem
此外，《條例草案》亦會清楚訂明，無論是在現實生活或網絡平台上公開侮辱國旗或國徽，均屬違法行為，刑罰水平亦不變。
Furthermore the Bill will also stipulate clearly that public desecrating acts in relation to the national flag and national emblem committed in both real life and on online platform would be an offence and the level of penalty would remain unchanged
政府解釋，有關修訂只是反映立法目的和原意，而非擴大侮辱行為的範圍，同時亦與《國歌條例》維持一致。
The Government explained that this amendment only seeks to better reflect the legislative purpose and intent but not to expand the scope of desecrating acts . And such provisions are consistent with those in the National Anthem Ordinance