Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
我記得去年5月全國人大宣布制定《香港國安法》後，美國總統特朗普立即表示要制裁香港，包括取消《美國―香港政策法》中一系 列給予香港的特殊待遇。
I remember that after the National Peoples Congress announced the enactment of the National Security Law in May last year Donald TRUMP immediately expressed his intention to impose sanctions on Hong Kong including the revocation of a series of special treatments for Hong Kong under the US - Hong Kong Policy Act
當時，外界謠言滿天飛，有些國際評論很負面，認為香港沒法再維持國際金融中心的地位，又指香港將出現走資潮、港元會貶值、樓市和股市大跌，甚至連聯繫匯率制度亦岌岌可危。
Rumours were rife outside Hong Kong back then and some international commentaries were rather negative suggesting that Hong Kong could no longer maintain its status as an international financial centre that there would be a capital flight that the Hong Kong dollar would depreciate that its property and stock markets would plummet and that even the linked exchange rate system was in jeopardy
然而，時間永遠是最佳證明。
Yet time is always the best testimony to truth
經過大半年的考驗，香港的金融系統表現出非凡的韌力，非但沒有出現大規模走資，反而錄得數百億美元的資金流入。
Having stood the test of time for more than half a year of testing Hong Kongs financial system has shown remarkable resilience with a capital inflow of tens of billions of US dollars recorded instead of massive capital flight
港元匯價持續偏強，多次觸及強方兌換保證水平。
The exchange rate of the Hong Kong dollar continued to hold firm repeatedly hitting the strong - side Convertibility Undertaking
股票市場暢旺，香港交易所去年的集資額全球排行第二，僅次於美國納斯達克股票交易所。
The stock market was buoyant with the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ranking second in the world in terms of capital raised last year after the NASDAQ stock exchange in the US
本港樓價亦沒有大跌，整體平穩發展。
Moreover property prices in Hong Kong did not drop significantly either and the property market was generally stable
事實證明《香港國安法》不僅有助香港社會恢復穩定，更令海外資金對香港的長遠發展有信心。
All such facts serve to prove that the National Security Law has not only restored social stability but also given overseas capital confidence in the long - term development of Hong Kong
事實上，《香港國安法》是"一國兩制"與社會繁榮穩定的重要基石。
As a matter of fact the National Security Law is an important cornerstone of one country two systems and Hong Kongs prosperity and stability
我們回看一年前，香港遭受前所未有的摧殘，整個社會充斥着仇恨和暴力，商店和街道被縱火、破壞，市民生活在惶恐之中。
Looking back on the past year Hong Kong was devastated as never before . The entire community was filled with hatred and violence shops and streets were set on fire and vandalized and people were living in fear back then
這些"黑暴"、"攬炒"，不單衝擊本港營商環境，嚴重拖累香港的經濟、民生，並損害市民的人身安全及基本人權，更嚴重挑戰"一國兩制"的底線及威脅國家的主權。
Such acts of black - clad violence and mutual destruction have not only dealt a blow to Hong Kongs business environment seriously affected Hong Kongs economy and livelihood undermined the personal safety and basic human rights of the public but have also posed a serious challenge to the bottom line of one country two systems and a threat to the States sovereignty
此外，有人公然提倡"港獨"圖謀之餘，亦有所行動，外國勢力更藉機明目張膽地插手香港的事務；也有人走到外國，公然叫外國政府制裁國家和香港。
In addition while openly advocating independence of Hong Kong some people have also proceeded to take actions accordingly . Foreign forces have even taken the opportunity to interfere blatantly in Hong Kongs affairs . Besides some people have also gone abroad and openly asked governments of foreign countries to impose sanctions on the State and Hong Kong
由此可見，國家安全已受到來自內部及外部勢力的威脅和損害，試問世界上有哪一個國家可容許這些情況繼續蔓延下去呢？
From this we can see that national security has been threatened and undermined by both internal and external forces . Which country in the world would allow such a situation to go on may I ask?
因此，我們應該擁護及支持《香港國安法》，它是香港"一國兩制"實踐的一個重要里程碑。
Hence we should support and uphold the National Security Law which marks an important milestone in the implementation of one country two systems in Hong Kong
事實上，香港長期欠缺國家安全法律，這樣不但單會危害國家安全及主權，更會對香港的繁榮和穩定構成威脅。
In fact Hong Kong has long been in lack of national security laws . This has not only endangered national security and sovereignty of the State but also posed a threat to Hong Kongs prosperity and stability
在"黑暴"、"攬炒"及新冠肺炎疫情的打擊下，香港去年上半年的經濟表現歷來最差，失業 率升至10年新高。
Under the impact of black - clad violence mutual destruction and the COVID - 19 pandemic Hong Kongs economic performance in the first half last year was the worst ever with the unemployment rate rising to a 10 - year high
在如此嚴峻的環境下，竟然有政客主動要求美國對香港實施經濟制裁，故中央出手是迫不得已，亦是急香港所急。
Under such critical circumstances some politicians had unexpectedly taken the initiative to request the US Government to impose economic sanctions on Hong Kong . Therefore the Central Authorities had no choice but to take appropriate actions and to act for the sake of Hong Kong was also a matter of urgency
我希望全港市民可以想清楚、看清楚，哪些人是真心想香港好、哪些人是虛情假意，只把香港當作一隻政治棋子而已。
I hope that all people of Hong Kong can keep a clear head and see which people genuinely seek to do good to Hong Kong and which are just using Hong Kong as a political pawn
美國最近的情況就是最佳例子：美國國會大樓受到暴力衝擊，導致多人死傷。
The recent situation in the US is the best illustration the Capitol Building in the US was violently stormed resulting in multiple deaths and injuries
同一個場面，一年多前亦在香港的立法會出現，但同一批政客卻說香港那些人是和平示威者。
The same scene appeared in the Legislative Council in Hong Kong more than a year ago but those Hong Kong people taking part in the incident were called peaceful protesters by the same politicians
為何同一種行為發生在香港就是和平示威，但發生在美國便變成暴動呢？
How come the same act in Hong Kong was regarded as a peaceful protest whereas it became a riot in the US?
代理主席，《香港國安法》已實施大半年，雖然市民普遍認同《香港國安法》有助社會穩定，但不少人並不了解當中條文的內容。
Deputy President the National Security Law has been implemented for more than half a year . Although members of the public generally agree that the legislation is conducive to social stability many people do not quite understand the contents of its provisions
至於具備相關專業知識的人士，更應要多加解釋當中的重點及細節，令公眾可以準確理解條文內容，以減少誤會。
As for those with relevant professional knowledge they should explain in greater length the key points and details of the National Security Law so that the public can have an accurate understanding of the provisions . This way misunderstanding will be minimized
接下來，我想談談有關公職人員宣誓的問題。
Next I would like to talk about the issue of oath - taking by public officers
《香港國安法》第六條規定，香港居民在參選或就任公職時，應當依法簽署文件確認或宣誓擁護《中華人民共和國香港特別行政區基本法》和效忠中華人民共和國香港特別行政區，當中有關公職的定義，較《基本法》第一百零四條的要求更高。
Article 6 of the National Security Law stipulates that a resident of the [HKSAR] who stands for election or assumes public office shall confirm in writing or take an oath to uphold the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the Peoples Republic of China and swear allegiance to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the Peoples Republic of China in accordance with the law where the definition of public office is more demanding than that set out in Article 104 of the Basic Law
行政長官已表明，除了公務員及政府官員外，行政長官選舉委員會及區議會成員亦需要依法宣誓，以及簽署文件確認。
The Chief Executive has made it clear that apart from civil servants and government officials members of the Chief Executive Election Committee CEEC and District Councils DCs are also required to take the oath and confirm in writing their allegiance in accordance with the law
現時，全港有18萬名公務員以公帑支薪，而區議會議員及行政長官選舉委員會委員，無論他們的政見為何，也必須明白到出任公職，屬於建制的一部分，絕對不許作出任何危害"一國兩制"及違反《基本法》的行為。
At present there are 180 000 civil servants whose salaries are paid from the public purse . Members of DCs and CEEC must regardless of their personal political views understand that they are part of the establishment and must not commit any act that jeopardizes one country two systems or violates the Basic Law
宣誓是體制的基本要求，實在是天經地義。
Taking the oath of office is a basic requirement of the regime and is a matter of course
事實上，德國、日本及許多國家對公務員宣誓也有相關的規定。
In fact the requirement for civil servants to take an oath upon assuming office is also present in Germany Japan and numerous other countries
由此可見，公職人員宣誓以示對國家和社會負責，已成為國際慣例，特區政府的公務員團隊不應有例外。
This shows that it has become an international practice for public officers to take an oath to show their accountability to the country and community alike and so the civil service of HKSAR should be no exception
因此，凡出任特區政府公務員者，便必須擁護《基本法》，效忠特區政府。
Therefore all those who joined the civil service of the SAR Government must uphold the Basic Law and swear allegiance to the SAR Government
透過立法，可整肅公務員隊伍的風氣，推動政府積極有為。
Through enactment of legislation the improper practices of the civil service can be duly rectified to encourage proactivity as well as productivity of the Government
因此，我希望政府盡快落實公職人員宣誓的要求，以撥亂反正。
Thus I hope that the Government will implement expeditiously the requirement of oath - taking by public officers in order to set things right
接下來，我想談談香港如何走出逆境和注入經濟新動力的部分。
Next I would like to talk about the parts on how Hong Kong can overcome adversity and inject new impetus into the economy
世事如棋，誰能預知2003年SARS一役後，香港會再次被病毒入侵，而且爆發的情況竟是如此嚴重，幾乎拖垮整個經濟？
Well who could have been able to predict that Hong Kong would be invaded by virus once again after the SARS outbreak in 2003 and that the COVID - 19 outbreak would be severe enough to bring down almost the entire economy?
香港人去年經歷了不平凡的一年，不但社會結構徹底改變，連生活習慣也翻天覆地。
Hong Kong people have had a pretty unusual year in 2020 with radical changes both in terms of social structure and peoples way of life
這種千篇一律的生活模式，早已令香港人感到有點抗疫疲勞。
Leading such a monotonous routine life Hong Kong people have already grown tired of fighting the virus
市民的願望其實十分卑微，便是香港能早日"清零"，能正常外遊和飯聚。
Peoples wish is actually very humble Hong Kong will soon achieve zero infection so that they can travel out of the territory and dine out as before
慶幸工商界和中小型企業也算堅強，在短期內仍能應付這些突如其來的改變。
Fortunately the industrial and commercial sector and the small and medium enterprises SMEs are tough enough to cope with these sudden changes in the short term
香港人的頭腦十分靈活，許多零售店鋪轉型為網購店，食肆亦主力做外賣生意。
Hong Kong people have become very flexible in that a lot of retail outlets have turned into online shops and restaurants now focus on takeaway business
當然，大部分企業的生意已大不如前，大家都在捱日子，希望疫情盡快過去。
Of course most businesses are not doing as well as they did before . We are all struggling hard hoping that the pandemic will soon be over . Deputy President the fight against COVID - 19 has been going on for more than a year
代理主席，抗疫之戰已進行了一年多，香港是外向型經濟，但今時今日疫情未有進一步大規模擴散，絕對是市民齊心忍耐的成果："全民全心抗疫"不單是口號，更是親力親為的體現，每個人也值得為自己鼓掌。
That the coronavirus pandemic has not spread further today is definitely the result of the publics concerted efforts and patience given the fact that Hong Kong is an externally oriented economy . Together we fight the virus is not just a slogan but also a manifestation of personal commitment . Each and every one of us deserves our own applause
俗套點說，獅子山下的精神又再次展現，香港人在苦難中堅毅自強，這是有回報的let there be light我們終於等到疫苗面世，可以早日與新冠肺炎說再見，在抗疫的艱苦道路盡頭，我們現在能看到一點曙光了。
To put it in our own peculiar way the spirit of the Lion Rock has once again been demonstrated in Hong Kong peoples perseverance and self - reliance in the face of suffering which has paid off . Let there be light―the vaccine is available at last and we can say goodbye to COVID - 19 early . We are now able to see a ray of hope at the bitter end of the uphill battle against the pandemic
中央政府的抗疫成果，大家也有目共睹，除了早前派遣專家到港協助並指導建立方艙醫院，以提升本地抗疫醫療及治療的能力外，現時更有疫苗面世，世界各地也投入生產，國家亦在危急關頭繼續支持香港，預留足夠分量的疫苗予港人使用。
The achievements of the Central Government in the fight against the pandemic are evident to all . In addition to sending experts to Hong Kong earlier on to assist and guide the establishment of the mobile cabin hospital here to enhance local medical and treatment capabilities in the fight against the pandemic vaccines are now available and are being produced worldwide . The State also continues to support Hong Kong in times of crisis by reserving a sufficient amount of vaccine doses for use by Hong Kong people
"得人恩果千年記"，我們應當心存感激，因為沒有甚麼是必然的。
And so we ought to be grateful and always remember the goodness of those who have done us favours for nothing is supposed to be taken for granted
國家時刻關心香港，正因對香港未來的發展潛力充滿信心。
The State is concerned about Hong Kong all the time precisely because it has confidence in the potential of our citys future development
我們現在單靠接種疫苗，說到底只是權宜之計，治標不治本，一天未能徹底遏止疫情，市民的生活便無法回復正常。
For the time being we are relying on vaccination alone which at the end of the day is only a stop - gap measure that treats the symptoms but not the root cause . Peoples normal life will not resume unless the pandemic is completely brought under control
各行各業謀生艱難，有多苦已不需由我來說，"接地氣"的自然明白民間疾苦。
I do not need to tell you how hard it is for people from all walks of life to make a living and naturally those who are down to earth do understand the plight of the people
政府在抗疫的紓緩措施上，不可能長久依賴"派糖"的優惠，因為並非長遠之計，況且還須兼顧其他各方面的發展，即使有豐厚的財政儲備，也不可胡亂花費。
In the long run the Government cannot rely on making concessionary offers as a relief measure against the pandemic as this will not make a long - term solution . Meanwhile the Government has to take care of the developments on various fronts as well including land and infrastructure . Therefore even if we have abundant fiscal reserves the Government should not spend money indiscriminately
正如我之前所言，工商界和中小企暫時仍能支撐着，但這只是短暫的，在農曆新年後，我相信不少店鋪也無法繼續支撐下去而結業。
As I have said before the industrial and commercial sector and SMEs can still hold on for the time being but this will not last for long . I believe that after the Lunar New Year many shops will not be able to survive and may have to close down
與其待他們結業時才醒覺我認為真正可以拯救香港的，是盡早遏止疫情，讓生活回復正常，包括解除限聚令及盡快通關，好讓本港商貿和物流界重啟步伐，回應香港對參與大灣區發展的期望。
Instead of not being alarmed until their closures I think that completely bringing the pandemic under control as early as possible is what can really save Hong Kong because peoples normal way of life can be resumed then including that the restrictions on group gatherings be lifted and cross - boundary travel be allowed as soon as possible so that the local business and logistics sectors can move on again and respond to Hong Kongs expectations of taking part in the development of the Greater Bay Area
代理主席，施政報告曾40多次提及大灣區發展，不論是香港連接國內發展藍圖，抑或青年北上大灣區發展，均涉及國家大灣區規劃和雙循環。
Deputy President the development of the Greater Bay Area is mentioned in the Policy Address more than 40 times . No matter be it the blueprint for Hong Kongs development in connection with the Mainland or young peoples heading northward to the Greater Bay Area seeking career development they have something to do with the planning of the Greater Bay Area and the States strategy of dual circulation
可是，即使有再多的鴻圖大計，如因疫情而行人止步一天不通關，大灣區也只會是一個"這麼近，那麼遠"的夢。
However if we have to due to the COVID - 19 pandemic stop at where we are now despite the myriad ambitious plans we got the Greater Bay Area will only be a dream that is so close and yet so far away as long as restrictions are still imposed on cross - boundary travel
我認為，香港若想要彌補和追回這兩年因社會動盪和疫情影響而失去的進度，便得積極參與大灣區的發展。
In my opinion if Hong Kong wants to make up for and recoup the progress lost in the past two years due to social unrest and the pandemic it must actively participate in the development of the Greater Bay Area
當年我們一群港商北上開設工廠的落腳地，現在已變成專業人士北上的"藍海"。
The place where we a group of Hong Kong businessmen going northward to set up factories on the Mainland many years ago has now become a blue ocean sought by those professionals heading for the Mainland
細看大灣區的規劃，其實內地就財金、基建和科技方面，其硬件和軟件均十分齊全，更勝香港。
Upon taking a close look at the planning of the Greater Bay Area one will find that Mainland is actually better than Hong Kong in terms of both its hardware and software in the domains of finance infrastructure and technology
過去多年，我們已錯過不少機會。
Over the years we have missed so many opportunities
香港本身的優勢是甚麼呢？
What are Hong Kongs inherent strengths?
便是我們仍然擁有的人才和國際視野。
They are the talents and international outlook that we still have
香港作為區內的國際金融中心及人才庫，理應善用本身的優勢，為未來發展最集中的粵港澳大灣區、長三角區及京津冀"助燃"，協助推動整個區的發展。
As an international financial centre and a talent pool in the region Hong Kong should make good use of its ascendancy to fuel the future development of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area the Yangtze River Delta and Beijing Tianjin and Hebei where economic development will be most intensive . This will help boost the development of the entire region . Deputy President it takes time to make preparation but it will pay off in the end
代理主席，"養兵千日，用在一朝"，我經常說大灣區發展最重要的是"四通"，錢"通"、人"通"、政策"通"和信息"通"，現在多加一項，便是早日"通"關。
I always say that the most important thing in the development of the Greater Bay Area is the link - ups on four fronts namely the link - ups of money people policies and information . Now I would add one more front that is the link - up of places meaning the early resumption of cross - boundary travel between Hong Kong and GuangdongMacao . Once the pandemic is successfully brought under control we have to take proper preventive measures against epidemic recurrence
成功抗疫後，便要做好防疫，並由政府牽頭成為年輕人的大灣區"盲公竹"，為有意到大灣區，甚至內地其他地方發展的年輕人提供法律諮詢、會計、測量、環保和仲裁等服務，好讓香港的專業人士可以將自身的多元思維，藉參與大灣區發展找到新出路外，更可以協助內地發展，與世界接軌，齊齊雙贏。
Besides the Government should take the lead to be our young peoples guide in the Greater Bay Area and provide legal consultation accounting surveying environmental protection and arbitration services to our young people who wish to seek career development in the Greater Bay Area or even other parts of the Mainland . By doing so local professionals can find new outlets for their diversified thinking through taking part in the development of the Greater Bay Area on the one hand and help with bringing the Mainlands development in alignment with the rest of the world . This will be a win - win situation for both sides
主席，為了整段發言的完整性及連貫性，我將會一次過表達我的意見，我相信政務司司長會替我轉達意見給相關的政策局。
President for the sake of completeness and coherence of my entire speech I would like to voice my views in one go . I believe that the Chief Secretary for Administration will convey my views to the Policy Bureaux concerned
香港經常面對很多挑戰，我們喜歡說成面對多少座大山，通常會有三座大山，但這三座大山會年年改變。
Hong Kong is constantly facing many challenges . We like to say that Hong Kong is facing how many big mountains and usually there are three big mountains but these three big mountains will change year after year
我今天心目中的三座大山，第一是疫情，第二是"一國兩制"如何走下去，第三就是如何修補政府與市民的關係。
Today the three big mountains in my mind are first the epidemic; second how one country two systems is going to move forward; and third how the Government is going to mend the relationship with the public
關於防疫抗疫的事宜，有很多場合可以說，以下我會集中談談疫情下的其他政策。
There are many occasions where I can discuss some anti - epidemic issues . In the following I will focus my discussion on other policies under the epidemic
這份施政報告提到很多與大灣區有關的措施，我認為"借國家治大傷"是我們最理性的選擇，亦是香港本身最大的優勢。
This Policy Address has mentioned many initiatives related to the Greater Bay Area . In my view our most rational option is to leverage the resources of the strength of the country to heal our severe wounds thus capitalizing on the greatest edge of Hong Kong
但是，"禍兮福之所倚，福兮禍之所伏"，我記得當年SARS之後，我們也是借助國家的消費力復原，很快便成功走出困境。
Nevertheless as the saying goes good fortune follows upon disaster disaster lurks within good fortune . As I recall back then after SARS was gone we also recovered by leveraging the consumption power of the country and could quickly and successfully get out of the predicament
但是回頭看看，好像又種下了很多其他問題，例如有大量內地人士來港，令有些地區和景點超出負荷，令很多香港市民對內地同胞的印象轉差。
But looking back it seemed that the seeds of many other problems had also been planted . For instance the influx of Mainland tourists to Hong Kong rendered some districts and tourist spots overburdened leaving some Hong Kong people with a worsened impression of their Mainland counterparts . Besides the upswing in the retail market was coupled with the drastic increase in rents and commodity prices
坦白說，當時政府給我的印象好像是沒有太大興趣，反而是內地的回應比較積極，問我可以怎樣解決某些問題，我便告訴他們應該怎樣做；直到2019年的《粵港澳大灣區發展規劃綱要》提到這件事，政府今天亦頗努力去做。
Frankly speaking back then the Government gave me an impression that it was not much interested whereas the response from the Mainland was more proactive . They solicited my views on how to resolve certain problems and I told them what should be done . And then in 2019 this issue was mentioned in the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area and today the Government is also working rather hard in this aspect
我不知道我的意見有否作用，就當我是有份爭取的其中一位吧，我相信投資在年青人身上，是永遠都不會錯的。
I am not sure whether my opinions did count for something but just take me as one of those who have a part to play in striving for it . I believe that it is never wrong to invest in youths
坦白說，即使沒有疫情，這情況亦不太理想，在疫情之下，政府更應該節流。
Honestly even without the epidemic this situation would not be quite desirable . Now under the epidemic the Government should put more efforts in cutting expenditure
關於開源，我記得我每年都會跟司長說改革稅制，我昨天又再跟司長說同一番說話，其實我由頭到尾只是希望政府開始研究和討論，因為它永遠沒有可能等到一個最佳的時間以改革稅制。
In terms of broadening sources of income I remember that every year I would ask the Financial Secretary to reform the tax regime and I said the same to him yesterday . In fact right from the outset I just wanted the Government to commence its study and discussion about this issue as it could never wait for the best moment to reform the tax regime
所以，我已在去年7月的財經事務委員會會議上提醒司長，指出要有勇氣面對這項德政的價格調整需要。
Therefore at the Panel on Financial Affairs meeting in July last year I reminded the Financial Secretary that he should have the courage to face the fare adjustment need concerning this benevolent measure
我聽到局長終於回應會這樣做，我相信他已料到會被市民責罵，但理性問政就是這樣。
I heard that the Secretary has finally heeded the advice and I believe he would have expected criticisms from the public . But this is what rational governance is like
陳帆局長要留意，關於"鐵路署"，施政報告是完全沒有提到的，如果不是有修例風波和疫情，這本來就是香港其中一座大山，但我覺得政府現時好像放下了這個問題。
Secretary Frank CHAN may need to pay attention that the railways department is not mentioned in the Policy Address at all . If not for the social unrest arising from the opposition to the proposed legislative amendments to the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance and the epidemic this would have been one of the big mountains facing Hong Kong but I feel that the Government seems to have temporarily shelved this issue
港鐵公司要求軟件商撰寫特別程式，機電工程署曾否做過一些風險評估呢？
When the MTR Corporation Limited MTRCL asked the software developer to write some special programmes had EMSD conducted any risk assessment?
如果無關，政府如何監察港鐵公司呢？
If so how does the Government monitor MTRCL?
主席，另一方面是教育，我完全明白和認同國民教育是重點，認識和認同國家一定是很重要的，但是否只做這些就可以了？
President the other aspect is education . I totally understand and acknowledge that national education is pivotal and it is certainly important to know and identify with the country . But is it what we only need to do?
這次施政報告完全沒有提及語文教育。
This Policy Address does not mention language in education at all
解決問題是我們教育的重中之重，是整個課程改革的核心，不是懂得多少知識，而是怎樣解決問題。
Problem solving is of the utmost importance in our education and is also the focal point in the entire curriculum reform . It is not about how much knowledge you know but about how to resolve problems
解決問題又涉及人性中很難處理的地方，就是利益矛盾。
Problem solving involves conflicts of interests the most difficult area to deal with in human nature
香港的支付系統落後於人，還說甚麼"黃金時代"？
When the payment system of Hong Kong is lagging so far behind are we not ashamed to mention any golden era?
回應剛才談到公務員人數增長的問題，創科不是口號，說到底是為了用最少的資源達到最大的效益，但政府的架構好像越來越臃腫，"黃金時代"在哪裏？
I mentioned the growth in the number of civil servants earlier . IT should not be taken merely as a slogan but should be a tool for achieving the greatest effectiveness with the least resources . But when the government structure seems to be getting more and more bloated where can we find the golden era?
我昨天與財政司司長和他的同事會面，我提出了一項建議。
During a meeting with the Financial Secretary and his colleagues yesterday I made a suggestion
我說疫情持續，估計會在今年第二三季才受控，而疫情受控當然要靠疫苗普及化，之後又如何刺激經濟呢？
I said that the epidemic would last for a while and could only be contained in the second or third quarter of this year . We surely need to rely on popularization of vaccination against the virus to contain the epidemic . But afterwards how are we going to stimulate the economy?
我說基於今天有科技，我想到一項建議，希望政府研究推出"倍數電子消費券"，意思是有興趣的市民可以購買消費券，市民支付2,000元，政府top up 8,000元，就有價值10,000元的消費券。
I said that on the basis of the technology today I have come up with a suggestion . I hope that the Government can study the introduction of multiple electronic consumption vouchers for interested citizens to purchase . After a person has paid 2,000 the Government will then top up 8,000 so that the consumption voucher can have a value of 10,000
所以，我現時比較關注的是疫情過後，我們做的東西、本身的能力能否刺激消費。
Therefore I am currently more concerned about whether our measures and our efforts can stimulate the economy after the epidemic