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新建的人工島可以創造最多40萬個居所，地點亦方便市民往返市區及機場工作。
Up to 400 000 residential units can be provided on the new artificial islands and the location is convenient for the residents to commute to and from the urban areas or the airport for work
事實上，這是一項非常值得考慮的建議，尤其是近年港島的發展已經非常密集，新建的公屋及居屋亦少之又少。
In fact this suggestion is very worthy of consideration particularly given the very intensive development and extremely limited supply of new public rental housing PRH units and Home Ownership Scheme HOS flats on Hong Kong Island in recent years
很多家庭想在港島購買居屋，但卻不能購買到，因為港島沒有新建的居屋或公屋。
Many families have failed to buy HOS flats on Hong Kong Island against their wish because there are no new HOS flats or PRH units on Hong Kong Island
此外，代理主席，黃國健議員的議案又提到要研究修訂《保護海港條例》。
Besides Deputy President Mr WONG Kwok - kins motion also mentioned conducting studies on amending the Protection of the Harbour Ordinance
我想提述一些慘痛經歷，包括中環及灣仔繞道惹來的司法覆核，以及商討興建東區走廊行人板道的過程。
I would like to mention some painful experiences including the judicial reviews on the Central―Wan Chai Bypass and the deliberation on the construction of the boardwalk underneath the Island Eastern Corridor
由於受條例限制，只要觸及海面，又或從高空遮蓋到海港，即使工程不影響海港，都有機會遭受司法覆核的阻撓，以致這些好計劃大幅延遲。
Subject to the regulation of the Ordinance any project which intrudes into the harbour or blocks the view of the harbour may be liable to be challenged by judicial review though the project itself does not have any effect on the harbour thus causing significant delays to these good projects
代理主席，說到底，正如剛才陸頌雄議員所說，香港的土地及房屋問題已是急症，絕對不能再拖延。
Deputy President all in all as Mr LUK Chung - hung has just remarked the land and housing problems of Hong Kong are in a critical condition that brooks no delay
我希望局方能夠精簡架構及加快所有程序，為解決香港住屋問題找到一條出路。
I hope that the Bureau can streamline the structure and expedite all procedures in order to find a way out for the housing problems of Hong Kong
代理主席，今天兩項議員議案都頗有意思，而且更像是特首選舉前的辯論議題。
Deputy President the two Members motions today are quite interesting and sound more like the debate topics before the Chief Executive election
關於"全方位增加土地供應"，我相信由此刻直至明年3月，也會是主流媒體及議會的議題。
I believe from now on until March next year the issue of increasing land supply on all fronts will become a heated topic among the mainstream media and this Council
很多議員剛才提到，香港的土地供應及房屋問題並非一朝一夕，亦非現在才作討論，我們在本屆任期也至少討論了兩三年，尤其是在所謂的土地大辯論。
As many Members have mentioned the problems of land supply and housing did not emerge in Hong Kong overnight; neither were they left undiscussed till today . During this term of office we have discussed them for at least two or three years especially during the so - called grand debate on land supply
我不同意這項議案。事實上，我不知道大家有何看法。
I do not agree with this motion and I do not actually know what Members think about it
時至2021年，如果我們仍然用二三十年前的發展觀看待土地和房屋供應的話，恕我直言，真的是太落後了。
It is now 2021 . If we still look at the issue of land and housing supply in the same way as we did 20 or 30 years ago I am afraid that we are really behind the curve
第二，關於郊野公園，大家現在可能會覺得香港有很多綠化帶和郊野公園。
Next speaking of country parks Members may now think that there are too many green belts and country parks in Hong Kong
香港的郊野公園並非單純是大自然，而是香港特色的一部分。
Country parks are more than nature to Hong Kong but are one of Hong Kongs characteristics
世界上哪有地方是可以在一小時內由城市走到郊野的呢？
Where else on earth can we travel from city to nature in just one hour?
《郊野公園條例》並非單純保護本港的大自然，而是在香港過去發展的城邦格局之下，區分香港與中國大陸。
The Country Parks Ordinance does not merely seek to protect the nature of Hong Kong . In the old days when Hong Kong was developed as a city - state this Ordinance also distinguished Hong Kong from the Mainland of China
我不贊成開發郊野公園，亦不贊成檢討《保護海港條例》。
I do not support developing country parks or reviewing the Protection of the Harbour Ordinance
至於關乎高爾夫球場的建議，我覺得尚有很多選項可供探討，所以該建議落入我剛才就郊野公園作出的探討。
As for the suggestion relating to the golf course I think there are still many other options available for us to explore . So I consider my earlier discussion on country parks applicable to this suggestion
最後，有關《收回土地條例》的建議其實是有問題的，它所關乎的公共資源並非肉眼所能看見。
Lastly the suggestion concerning the Lands Resumption Ordinance is actually deficient as it is concerned with intangible public resources
恆常引用《收回土地條例》的話，會破壞一個我們珍惜但看不見的香港傳統，就是對私有產權的保障。
If the Lands Resumption Ordinance is invoked frequently this will undermine a precious but intangible tradition of Hong Kong and that is the protection of private property rights
然而，偏偏香港的私有產權保障並不完整。
Unfortunately such protection is incomprehensive in Hong Kong
就此，我的建議十分簡單，我認為可作討論，但在座各位也知道改動空間不多，只能檢討當中的收地和賠償程序，以減省行政成本。
In this regard my view is very simple . I think we may discuss this suggestion but all of us present should know that there is little room for amendment . We can at most review the relevant land resumption and compensation procedures to reduce the administrative costs
代理主席，首先感謝黃國健議員今天提出這項"全方位增加土地供應"的議案。
Deputy President first of all I would like to thank Mr WONG Kwok - kin for moving the motion on Increasing land supply on all fronts today
如果毗鄰的香港沙頭角能善用本來是邊境禁區的土地，稍為改變規劃及改變定位，便可讓這個區域得到發展，而當地居民亦可能因新的發展規劃而獲得更多就業和經濟發展的機會。
If Sha Tau Kok on Hong Kong side can make good use of the land which was originally FCA by slightly changing its planning and positioning the area will be enable to develop and the local residents may also benefit from the new planning in development by having more opportunities for employment and economic development
既然那裏一向是邊境禁區， 便一直繼續下去，如無必要便不需要改變規劃。
Since the place has always been FCA it will continue to be so and no rezoning is necessary
在長遠規劃方面，大家也知道，中部水域人工島填海的計劃正在研究，這將會增加大量土地，而且是長遠的用地，因此，我也認為應朝着這方向考慮。
In terms of long - term planning as Members may be aware studies are being conducted on the project of artificial islands in the Central Waters which will significantly increase the supply of land and land for long - term use . Therefore I opine that we should also consider in this direction
改變沙頭角的規劃模式，能否成為增加土地供應的安排呢？
Can we change the planning model of Sha Tau Kok to increase land supply?
有朋友會問，交通配套方面如何？
Some people may also ask about the ancillary transport facilities
大家不要忘記，香港仍在發展落馬洲，落馬洲新田區也會有大型發展，當中最少要提供57公頃土地用作未來發展工業及科技，而旁邊就是河套區。
Members should not forget that Hong Kong is still developing Lok Ma Chau and there will also be large - scale development in the district of Lok Ma ChauSan Tin . At least 57 hectares of land in the district will be used for future industrial and technological development and the Loop just lies adjacent to it
因此，如果能夠提供更多土地予本地市民居住，而附近又有就業機會，我認為是比較合適的。
Thus I would consider it a more appropriate approach to provide more land to accommodate the local people and provide job opportunities in the surrounding area
代理主席，我感謝林健鋒議員今天提出"重建社會信心"的議案，亦感謝何君堯議員提出修正案。
Deputy President I thank Mr Jeffrey LAM for proposing the motion on Rebuilding public confidence today and Dr Junius HO for proposing the amendment
我支持原議案和修正案。
I support the original motion and the amendment
首先，原議案特別提到大家較為關心的如何振興經濟。
First of all the original motion has specially mentioned how to boost the economy which Members are more concerned about
短期而言，我同意剛才很多同事在發言所提到，現時最重要的是接種疫苗，將疫苗接種率有效提升。
In the short term I agree with what many colleagues have mentioned earlier in their speeches that the most important thing to do now is to effectively raise the vaccination rate
舉例而言，在剛剛過去的周末，天水圍出現了變種病毒確診個案。
For instance on the weekend which has just passed a confirmed case with the mutant strain of COVID - 19 was found in Tin Shui Wai
其實，當我們落區與市民溝通時，發現有很多市民都不知道，如他們在14天前已接種兩劑疫苗，便不需要進行強制檢測。
In fact when we communicated with members of the public during our visits to the districts we found that many of them did not know that they would not be subject to compulsory testing if they had been administered with two doses of COVID - 19 vaccine 14 days ago
其實，我覺得政府在這方面的宣傳是不能夠缺少的，政府可以加強向市民宣傳，讓大家知道接種疫苗可以帶來一些好處及附帶的情況。
In fact I think that the Governments publicity in this respect is indispensable . It can step up publicity to inform members of the public that vaccination can bring about benefits and incidental consequence
此外，在今天的原議案中，林健鋒議員亦提到青年發展。
Besides in the original motion today Mr Jeffrey LAM has also mentioned youth development
代理主席，我過去一直提及，如果要讓青年向上流，便要特別關心可以為他們提供甚麼形式的就業機會。
Deputy President as I have said all along to enable young people to move upwards we have to be particularly concerned about the types of job opportunities which can be provided for them
過去我們都說香港的產業過於單一化，永遠只談金融及地產。
As we have said in the past the industries of Hong Kong were overly unitary which only focus on finance and estates
最近我不斷提出，香港絕對有條件推行再工業化。
Recently I have stated time and again that Hong Kong does have the conditions to implement re - industrialization
我所說的是高新科技的再工業化，例如如何能夠生產最高端科技的製成品。
What I am talking about is high - technology re - industrialization eg . producing the most high - end technology products
代理主席，最近，我走訪一些業界持份者，了解到食品加工業原來在香港是絕對有優勢的。
Deputy President having visited some industry stakeholders recently I realize that the food processing industry is absolutely advantageous in Hong Kong
代理主席，5分鐘時間不太足夠，我只能夠說，食品加工業配以智能生產線絕對有可為。
Deputy President the speaking time of five minutes is not quite enough . I can only say that the food processing industry installed with smart production lines is absolutely promising
如果政府今天真的能夠採納林健鋒議員有關成立振興經濟委員會的建議，我認為再工業化的建議亦應包含在內，然後研究在這個新的智能工業推出後，如何給予青年人更多新的工作機會。
If the Government can really accept Mr Jeffrey LAMs proposal of setting up an Economic Stimulation Committee today I think that the proposal of re - industrialization should also be included . Later after the introduction of this new smart industry a study should be conducted on how to provide young people with more new job opportunities
這些並非舊式工廠的生產員工，而是一些新的技術員工，是有前途的。
These employees are no longer production workers in old factories but new skilled workers and they have a promising prospect
我認為，政府應該在這方面多做些工夫，讓香港將來有新的發展。
In my opinion the Government should do more in this aspect so that there will be new development in Hong Kong in the future
我現在請謝偉銓議員動議修正案。
I now call upon Mr Tony TSE to move an amendment
代理主席，我首先要感謝黃國健議員提出"全方位增加土地供應"議案。
Deputy President I would first like to thank Mr WONG Kwok - kin for proposing the motion on Increasing land supply on all fronts
這項議案的確引起了議員的不同意見，甚至對土地供應的不同看法。
This motion has indeed invited diverse views from Members and attracted different viewpoints on land supply
在這8個方案中，大部分也屬於長遠增加土地供應的方案，其中兩項可以即時解決問題，包括現有已規劃的土地，例如洪水橋、錦田南以至古洞北，這些發展涵蓋共720公頃的土地。
Most of these eight options seek to increase land supply in the long run with two of them capable of solving the problem immediately . They include existing planned land eg . the developments in Hung Shui Kiu Kam Tin South and Kwu Tung North which cover a total of 720 hectares of land
此外，還有棕地發展，當中包括洪水橋的部分土地，但該處的面積不足以令我們完成或補償現時香港房屋不足的情況。
The other is the development of brownfield sites including part of the land in Hung Shui Kiu but the size is not enough to meet or make up for the present shortfall in housing supply in Hong Kong
另一點是公私營合作，直至目前為止，我看不到有哪間大型或有實力的發展商與政府商討或合作興建公共房屋。
Another point is about the public - private partnership . So far I cannot see any of the major or powerful developers negotiating or collaborating with the Government on building public housing
對於這些發展，市民或會認為要到孫子那一輩才有機會享用這些土地供應，政府說了等於白說。
With regard to these developments people may think that they are merely empty talk of the Government as the generated land supply would only benefit their grandchildren
第二，我認為收地過程亦出現問題。
Second I think that there is something wrong with the land resumption process
當局上月收回3幅土地，我對此拍案叫絕，我認為這是小試牛刀，應該還有更多土地。
The authorities resumed three land lots last month which I think is fantastic . In my view this is an attempt to try out and there should be more sites to come
政府收回土地的方法，令這些土地變得有用，不再"曬太陽"或閒置。
Through resumption the Government has turned these idle land lots into useful sites
這做法能否擴展至真正在"曬太陽"由公私營擁有的農地呢？
Can this practice be extended to agricultural lands under public and private ownerships that are genuinely idling under the sun?
局長似乎只把焦點放在公私營合作的層面上，任由土地繼續"曬太陽"，這樣如何能為市民爭取更多土地以興建房屋呢？
It seems that the Secretary has only set his eyes on land parcels under public - private partnership while continuing to leave other sites lie idle under the sun . How can this help secure more land for housing construction for the people?
因此，在賠償方面，我覺得特區政府要有一些新思維。
Therefore I think that the SAR Government should come up with some new ideas in respect of compensation
現時只有所謂新市鎮土地才能夠以甲級的價錢收購，其餘皆為乙級以下，甚至是丙級和丁級。
Currently only the so - called new town land will be acquired at Zone A rates whereas the rest belong to Compensation Zone B or even Zone C and Zone D As land owners think that this is an attempt of the Government to seize peoples properties they will not surrender their land to the Government on their own initiatives as the rates are too low
土地擁有人覺得政府強搶民產，所以便不會主動把土地交給政府，因為價錢太便宜；再加上把土地交給政府後便等於殺雞取卵，從此失去收入。
What is more surrendering their land to the Government is tantamount to killing the goose that lays golden eggs as they will lose their source of income
就此，政府是否應檢討目前收地政策的賠償安排，令更多土地擁有人願意交出土地予政府發展？
In this connection should the Government review the compensation arrangement under the existing land resumption policy so as to induce more land owners to surrender their sites to the Government for development?
代理主席，我發言支持林健鋒議員的"重建社會信心"議案，以及何君堯議員提出的修正案。
Deputy President I speak in support of Mr Jeffrey LAMs motion on Rebuilding public confidence and the amendment proposed by Dr Junius HO
林健鋒議員在此時此刻提出"重建社會信心"議案真是及時，自去年實施《香港國安法》及今年立法會通過完善選舉制度的法例後，社會狀況越來越平穩。
Indeed it is timely for Mr Jeffrey LAM to propose the motion on Rebuilding public confidence at this moment . Since the implementation of the National Security Law last year and after the Legislative Council has enacted legislation to improve the electoral system this year our society has become more and more stable
因此，大家都想社會有新出路，大家都要為香港做好事，為香港社會、經濟、民生做好事。
So all of us would like a new way out for society and we all have to do something good for Hong Kong our society economy and peoples livelihood
大家都知道，在疫情下振興經濟並不容易，因為起碼現時仍未通關，整個社會的經濟聯繫亦存有隔膜。
We all know that it is not easy to boost the economy under the epidemic because at least traveller clearance has yet to be resumed and there are barriers affecting the economic ties of the entire society
因此，要改善香港經濟，相信這個委員會在疫情過後便會發揮作用，所以我非常支持林健鋒議員提出的行動綱領。
Since I believe the Committee will have a role to play in improving the Hong Kong economy after the epidemic I strongly support Mr Jeffrey LAMs proposal to formulate action plans
如果能夠落實這個概念，亦能讓地區行政主導的工作更符合現時社會的訴求，即在效率上有所提升。
If the relevant concept can be put into practice the executive - led structure in the districts will better meet the demands of society at present which will increase efficiency
因此，對於兩位議員提出的建議，我非常支持。
Hence I strongly support the proposals of these two Members
不過，他們認為社會人士不能夠再有黃藍之分，有需要打破所謂的"僵界"僵硬的"僵"在社會服務方面發揮互相支援的角色。
Nevertheless they think that members of the community should not be divided into yellow and blue camps anymore and need to break the so - called rigid boundary so as to play a mutually supportive role in respect of social services
代理主席，首先感謝林健鋒議員今天的原議案。
Deputy President first of all I would like to thank Mr Jeffrey LAM for proposing the original motion today
香港現時面對的數個最重要問題，是解決疫情、我們今早討論的房屋問題，以及重建社會信心。
The several most important issues in Hong Kong now are overcoming the epidemic resolving housing problems which we discussed this morning and rebuilding public confidence
因此，林健鋒議員的議案非常到題，集中討論發展香港經濟、改善民生、與市民多溝通，以及培育年青人等，我相信這些都是大方向，值得支持。
Therefore Mr Jeffrey LAMs motion is right to the point as it focuses on developing Hong Kongs economy improving peoples livelihood enhancing the communication with people and nurturing young people . I believe all these are general directions and worthy of support
重建社會信心應從哪裏開始呢？
How should we start rebuilding public confidence?
我認為要重建社會信心，首先要重建社會對政府的信心，這樣才可繼續在社會投入。
In my view if we are to rebuild public confidence we have to first rebuild the publics confidence in the Government and then they will continue to participate in society
第一個原因是，政府開始透過不同平台進行更多宣傳，並多講解政府的政策，讓市民開始明白政府正在做甚麼。
The first reason is that the Government has started putting in more publicity efforts through various platforms to explain its policies and people have become aware of what it is doing
關於過去的假新聞、假消息，我們要逐一向香港市民解釋，實情並非這樣。
Regarding fake news and fake information of the past we have to explain to Hong Kong people and rebut them one by one
徐局長早前協助重開聯誼會和麻將館，很多人都很開心，因為市民可以有工開，是幫助大家的政策。
Secretary TSUI has earlier facilitated the reopening of entertainment establishments and mahjong parlours . Many people feel very pleased because they can work again . This policy is beneficial to the public
局長亦經常推出一些支援商界的措施，例如舉辦展覽會，鼓勵市民多外出走走，這些措施皆能幫助香港市民。
Also the Secretary often introduces measures to support the business sector such as organizing exhibitions and encouraging people to go out more often . These measures can benefit Hong Kong people
然而，大前 提是政府要令香港市民相信，特區政府真的是在幫助他們。
However the point is the SAR Government has to make Hong Kong people believe it is sincere in helping them
事實上，土地並不是商品，而是人民生存的必需品，亦是這個城市發展的必要要素。
In fact land is not a commodity but a necessity essential for peoples survival and a necessary element for the development of this city
居住、社區活動、商業發展均離不開土地，而土地供應影響巨大，政府不可放任任何囤積土地的行為。
Living community activities and commercial activities are inseparable from land and the impact of land supply is immense so the Government cannot leave any acts of land hoarding go unchecked . Leaving them go unchecked is tantamount to endorsement
放任等於鼓勵，政府不規範便是鼓勵部分人囤積土地。
An absence of regulation by the Government is an endorsement of land hoarding by some people
根據一些媒體報道，數大地產發展商所持有的農地儲備近億平方呎，如從他們所持有、所囤積的土地中拿出一些以供發展，已可協助香港解決很多房屋問題。
According to some media reports several major developers have held nearly 100 million sq ft of agricultural land reserve . If some of the land held and hoarded by them could be used for development many housing problems in Hong Kong would be resolved
政府一定要正視土地囤積的問題，所以工聯會提出設置土地閒置稅，增加財團囤地的成本，減低財團囤地的意欲，增加政府收回土地的籌碼，亦要建立充裕的土地儲備，令政府可以牢牢地掌控城市發展的走向和步伐。
The Government must address the land hoarding problem squarely . Thus FTU has proposed introducing an idle land tax to increase the cost of land hoarding by consortiums and reduce their incentives to hoard land . This will increase the chips for land resumption by the Government and help build up an abundant land reserve so that the Government can securely control the citys development direction and pace
但是，代理主席，這是原則問題，我們必須提出香港社會不應容許因土地囤積而阻礙香港土地供應和房屋發展。
However Deputy President this is a matter of principle . We must voice out that in the Hong Kong community no land hoarding should be allowed to stand in the way of land supply and housing development
作為服務基層的工會，我們有責任提出。
Being a union serving grass roots we have the responsibility to voice it out
如果有人說設置土地閒置稅並不能解決土地囤積的問題，那請他們告訴我們有何方法。
If some people say that the introduction of an idle land tax cannot resolve the problem of land hoarding please ask them to tell us what method should be adopted
我相信有些事實是不能迴避的，亦一定要處理，否則，香港土地供應不足、房屋短缺的問題只會一直纏繞下去。
I believe some facts cannot be averted and must be dealt with . Otherwise the problems of insufficient land supply and housing shortage will persist in Hong Kong
事實上，很多地方也有開徵土地閒置稅，我們隨便進行一些普通、簡單的研究便會發現，我們的國家、中國台灣、南韓、菲律賓、巴西、哥倫比亞均有設置土地閒置稅。
In fact many places have also introduced an idle land tax . The ordinary and simple studies done by us have shown that our country Taiwan of China South Korea the Philippines Brazil and Columbia have all introduced idle land tax
香港則只設建築規約限期，即買地後有建築規約限期，但這與處理土地空置及囤積土地是兩回事，所以不要偷換概念，政府直至今時今日仍沒有正面處理土地囤積的問題。
In Hong Kong only a Building Covenant period is imposed that is the land bought is subject to a Building Covenant period . However this is totally different from handling idle land and land hoarding . So please do not tamper with concepts
土地及房屋昂貴的根源是土地供應不足，土地房屋已成為資本壟斷，也是造成社會貧富差距嚴重的根源，為何這個議會的議員仍建議推出一些措施來加劇社會貧富懸殊的情況呢？
The root cause of high land and housing prices is insufficient land supply . Capital monopolization has existed in land and housing which is also the root cause of the wide disparity between the rich and the poor in society . Why have Members of this Council still proposed to implement measures to widen the gap between the rich and the poor in society?
大家不是應該為民生着想嗎？
Shouldnt Members give thought to peoples livelihood?
政府一定要拿出魄力和勇氣，改善政府現時這麼僵化的制度，增加土地供應，回應那些在社會、制度裏長期存在的問題，敢於挑戰既得利益者。
What kind of speed is this? . The Government must be courageous and bold to improve the existing rigid system of the Government increase land supply address those problems which have long existed in society and the system and dare to challenge the parties with vested interests
代理主席，本港社會現正進入一個關鍵的歷史時刻，當前疫情仍然揮之不去，經濟民生陷入困境。
Deputy President the community of Hong Kong has now entered a critical moment in history with the epidemic still lingering and the economy and peoples livelihood in peril
我非常感謝林健鋒議員適時提出"重建社會信心"議案，讓大家可以各抒己見。
I am very grateful to Mr Jeffrey LAM for proposing the motion on Rebuilding public confidence so that Members can express their own views
環球經濟疲弱，現時香港經濟活動稍見復蘇。
Amid a weak global economy Hong Kongs economic activities have now shown signs of recovery
根據政府公布的各項數字，GDP及失業率已有所改善。
According to the figures released by the Government GDP and unemployment rates have improved
然而，香港是一個外向型經濟體，雖然首季經濟表現不俗，但現時本港整體疫苗接種率低，或會拖慢重啟經濟的步伐。
However Hong Kong is an externally - oriented economy . While the economic performance in the first quarter has fared well the current vaccination rate in Hong Kong remains low in general and this may slow down the pace of economic recovery
若要加快經濟活動復蘇的步伐，疫情受控是與其他地方通關和往返、持續帶動商貿活動投資的關鍵。
If we are to quicken the pace of resumption of economic activities then keeping the epidemic under control is the key to reopening borders and resuming travel with other places as well as promoting commerce trade and investment
因此，政府應爭取與更多內地和國際市場達成"商務氣泡"或"旅遊氣泡"的通關安排，以便恢復人流，刺激經濟。
Therefore the Government should seek to work out cross - border travel arrangements with more markets on the Mainland as well as overseas through business bubbles or travel bubbles so as to bring in visitors and stimulate the economy
當然，要實行上述兩個"氣泡"，首要條件也是兩地疫情受控。
Of course in order to implement the two aforesaid bubbles an important prerequisite is to keep the epidemic situation of the two places under control
雖然近日香港只是錄得零星確診個案，但社會各界都不能掉以輕心。
Although only sporadic confirmed cases were recorded in Hong Kong recently the community cannot afford to let down its guard
疫情由2019年爆發至今，已先後出現多種新的變種病毒株，而當社會的疫苗接種率偏低時，一旦有變種病毒就會急速擴散，甚或出現社區傳播，引發新一波疫情。
Since the outbreak of the epidemic in 2019 a number of new variants have emerged . The low vaccination rate may make the community more susceptible to the rapid spread of the variant or even result in transmission in the community leading to the outbreak of a new wave of epidemic
最近政府展開"全城起動快打疫苗"運動，社會各界紛紛響應，商界更加身體力行，推出各種獎品、優惠計劃，鼓勵市民盡快接種疫苗。
The Government has recently launched the Early Vaccination for All campaign which has been well received by various sectors of the community . The business sector has even taken concrete actions by offering various rewards and incentives to encourage members of the public to get vaccinated as soon as possible
然而，社會有部分人對疫苗存在疑慮，主要可能是由於自身有疾病，或是對接種疫苗可能帶來的副作用感到恐懼。
However some people in the community are concerned about the vaccines mainly because there are worries about their own health conditions or the possible side effects of vaccination
這不禁令我想起已故美國總統羅斯福的一句說話："我們最需要恐懼的，是恐懼本身"。
This reminds me of a quote from the late United States President Franklin ROOSEVELT The only thing we have to fear is fear itself
疫苗接種率關乎未來抗疫成功與否。
The vaccination rate is crucial to the future success of our fight against the epidemic
如任由社會上蔓延各種羅斯福總統所指的"難以定名、毫無緣由、不合理的恐懼"，勢必會令我們這段時間的努力白白浪費。
If nameless unreasoning unjustified terror as President Franklin ROOSEVELT put it is allowed to spread in the community all efforts that we have put in during this period will be wasted
對抗疫情是一場持久戰，也是一種新常態，所以我們需要探討和檢視現時的經濟發展模式，以便及時作出調整。
As the fight against the epidemic is a protracted battle and also a new normal we need to explore and review the current mode of economic development so as to make timely adjustments