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我們不同意"港獨"，也認為倡議"港獨"的組織違反《基本法》，但必須緊記的是，馬凱並沒有提倡"港獨"，他只是舉辦了論壇，他只是容許被政府視為眼中釘的政黨代表在論壇上發表演說，參與者可以同意或反對這位政黨代表的言論，這體現了香港言論自由最珍貴之處。
We do not endorse Hong Kong independence and we also consider that organizations advocating Hong Kong independence violate the Basic Law . However it must be borne in mind that Victor MALLET has not advocated Hong Kong independence; he just held a forum and allowed a party representative a thorn in the side of the Government to give a speech at the forum while the participants could agree or disagree with the remarks made by this party representative . This reflected the most precious aspects of freedom of speech in Hong Kong
討論"港獨"並沒有違反《基本法》，容許一些人公開質疑倡議者的立場，也沒有違反《基本法》。
Discussing Hong Kong independence does not violate the Basic Law and allowing some people to openly query the proponents position does not violate the Basic Law
政府本來應該保障言論自由和新聞自由，讓全港市民及新聞工作者能夠在自由得到充分保障的情況下，討論相關議題，以說服香港市民放棄"港獨"思想。
The Government should have safeguarded freedom of speech and freedom of the press so that all Hong Kong people and journalists can in an environment where their freedom is adequately safeguarded discuss relevant issues to convince Hong Kong people to give up the idea of Hong Kong independence
如果政府只是利用權力無理地打壓香港人，效果只會適得其反。
If the Government only uses power to unjustly suppress Hong Kong people the opposite effects will be resulted
一直以來，以理服人才是說服別人的最佳方法。
Convincing people by reasoning has always been the best approach
既然馬凱沒有提倡"港獨"，只是提供一個平台，讓全港市民，甚至所有關心香港事的人思考"港獨"問題，香港政府便不應該也沒有理由限制言論自由，《香港人權法案條例》第163條也沒有訂明限制言論自由的任何理由。
Since Victor MALLET has not advocated Hong Kong independence and he has only provided a platform for all Hong Kong people as well as those who are concerned about Hong Kong to think about the issue of Hong Kong independence the Hong Kong Government should not and has no reason to restrict freedom of speech . Article 163 of the Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance has not stipulated any reasons for restricting freedom of speech
代理主席，令人擔心的是，根據美國人權機構Freedom House在年初發表的世界自由年度報告，香港的自由度只有59分，屬於局部自由。
Deputy President what is worrying is that according to Freedom in the World an annual report published by Freedom House a human rights organization in the United States Hong Kong only has a score of 59 marks in respect of the degree of freedom falling into the category of partly free places
如果香港政府今天以拒絕入境申請來打壓新聞工作者報道不同觀點的權利，明天特區政府又會用甚麼方法來打壓其他新聞工作者報道其他觀點的權利呢？
If today the Hong Kong Government denies the entry of journalists into Hong Kong as a means to suppress their reporting of different views what method will the SAR Government use tomorrow to suppress the rights of other journalists?
更令人憂慮的是，如果今天特區政府的紅線是提倡"港獨"，明天這條紅線又會否向左移或向右移？
What is more worrying is that if the red line of the SAR Government today is the advocacy of Hong Kong independence will this red line be shifted to the left or to the right tomorrow?
我們又如何說服其他人，這條紅線只在小部分情況下適用？
How can we convince others that this red line is scarcely applicable?
原則上，這條紅線根本不應該存在。
In principle this red line should not exist at all
第三項質疑是，事件會否影響國際社會對"一國兩制"的信心。
The third doubt is whether this incident will affect the confidence of the international community in one country two systems
近年國際社會對"一國兩制"能否有效落實，基本的自由法治能否守得住已有所質疑。
In recent years the international community already has doubts about the effective implementation of one country two systems and the safeguarding of the basic freedom and the rule of law
不幸的是，一年前英國保守黨關注香港事務的成員羅傑斯被拒入境，英國首相文翠珊就此事接受國會質詢，並向中國政府提出交涉。
Unfortunately Benedict ROGERS a member of the British Conservative Party who was concerned about Hong Kong affairs was refused entry a year ago . British Prime Minister Theresa MAY was hence questioned by the Parliament on the matter and she had taken up the matter with the Chinese Government
美國國會及行政當局中國委員會亦對此表示關注。
In the United States the Congressional - Executive Commission on China also expressed concern about this incident
一年後，再有國際記者被拒發工作簽證，國際社會只會更為關注。
A year later the work visa of another international journalist was rejected and the international community became more concerned
一個不能否認的事實是，中美貿易摩擦不斷升級，國際社會現時最關注的是，香港能否維持自由法治，"一國兩制"能否持續。
We cannot deny the fact that with escalating trade conflicts between China and the United States the international community is presently most concerned about whether freedom and the rule of law in Hong Kong can be maintained and whether one country two systems can still be sustained
究竟特區政府是否知悉這些事情正在發生？
Is the SAR Government aware of this situation?
我們不想危言聳聽，只希望這些事情不會繼續惡化。
We do not want to be alarmists but we only hope that the situation will not continue to worsen
但是，缺少外國投資者，最後只會令香港的國際金融中心稱號，變成一句空話。
Nevertheless without foreign investors Hong Kongs reputation as an international financial centre will eventually become empty talk
如果我們含糊其辭、敷衍了事、得過且過，或我們都做"差不多先生"，"一國兩制"將會繼續崩塌。
If we are vague perfunctory and just muddle along we may all become Mr Almost Good Enough and one country two systems will continue to fall apart
如果香港政府以人治代替法治，或以莫須有的原因行事，目的只是為了表面的社會和諧，國際社會只會逐步對香港失去信心。
If the Hong Kong Government replaces the rule of law with the rule of man or acts on trumped - up reasons for attaining apparent social harmony the international society will gradually lose confidence in Hong Kong
至於馬凱被拒發簽證這事，特區政府不但欠馬凱本人一個解釋，還欠香港人、香港新聞界，以及國際新聞界一個合理解釋，更欠最重視"一國兩制"能否繼續運作的人一個解釋。
As for the incident of Victor MALLETs visa application being rejected the SAR Government not only owes MALLET an explanation it also owes Hong Kong people the Hong Kong press and the international press a reasonable explanation . In addition it owes people who attach utmost importance to the continuous implementation of one country two systems an explanation
代理主席，我希望大家不要把這事視為一件普通或個別的個案，因為這宗個別個案正演化成一個雪球，而這個雪球正慢慢滾下來，站在這個雪山之下的就是香港人和"一國兩制"。
Deputy President I hope Members will not regard this incident as a common or individual case because this individual case is evolving into a snowball and the snowball is slowly rolling down and on the foot of this snowy mountain stands Hong Kong people and one country two systems
如果我們不能夠有效地令外界對香港繼續抱有信心，"一國兩制"只會是我們自己說的空話。
If we cannot effectively convince the rest of the world to keep on having confidence in Hong Kong one country two systems will only be empty talk
這樣做對香港有好處還是壞處呢？
Is this good or bad for Hong Kong?
從"一國"的角度來看或從北京的利益和角度來看，損害"兩制"的利益，是否符合北京的原則和利益呢？
From the perspectives of one country or the interests of Beijing is harming the interests of two systems in line with Beijings principles and interests?
我相信有智慧的人一定會有答案，我相信有智慧、有良心，真正愛護香港的人今天亦會就毛孟靜議員提出的這項議案投贊成票。
I believe that wise people will have their answers and I believe that people who have wisdom and conscience and who truly love Hong Kong will vote in favour of Ms Claudia MOs motion today
對於是次修訂，工聯會與以往一樣，都是原則上支持。
The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions FTU will support this amendment exercise in principle as we have done so in the past
早在自願醫保計劃於2014年諮詢期間，我們已指出該計劃希望惠及有經濟能力的市民，讓他們能在私家醫院或其他私營醫療機構獲得及時適切的醫療服務，以紓緩公營醫療系統的壓力。
As early as in 2014 when a consultation exercise was conducted on VHIS we made the point that VHIS should provide a concession to people with financial means so that they could receive prompt and appropriate health care services in private hospitals or other health care institutions so as to alleviate the pressure on the public health care system
基於這個原因，我們原則上支持是項計劃。
For this reason we supported VHIS in principle
《條例草案》主要為每名受保人提供8,000元上限的稅務扣減，而相關受保人的數目不設上限。
The Bill mainly seeks to provide a tax deduction subject to the ceiling of 8,000 for each insured person without setting a cap on the number of the insured persons concerned
政府一直密切關注事態發展及其對香港經濟的影響，與業界保持緊密溝通，資訊互通，並迅速回應業界訴求，推出多項支援措施。
The Government has been closely monitoring developments and their impact on Hong Kong economy maintaining close communication and exchanging information with the trade responding promptly to their need with the introduction of various support measures
就質詢的3個部分，我們的回覆如下： 一 美國因應對內地知識產權方面的"301調查"報告先後對總值2,500億美元的內地進口商品加徵10%或25%的關稅。
Our replies to the three parts of the question are as follows 1 As a result of the Section 301 investigation report concerning the Mainlands intellectual property issues the United States has in tranches imposed additional tariffs at 10 % or 25 % on a total of US250 billion worth of Mainland imports
回應美國的關稅措施，內地向總值1,100億美元的美國進口商品加徵5%、10%或25%的關稅。
In response the Mainland has imposed additional tariffs at 5 % 10 % or 25 % on US110 billion worth of the United States imports
雙方的徵稅清單當中共有總值1,857億港元的貨物經香港轉口，佔香港2017年整體貨物出口總貨值約4.8%。
In respect of the United States and Mainlands tariff lists a total of HK185.7 billion of the concerned products were re - exported via Hong Kong accounting for 4.8 % of Hong Kongs total exports of goods in 2017
除轉口貿易外，有關關稅措 施亦影響由香港企業安排由內地直接出口貨物往美國的離岸貿易活動，以及其他相關支援中美貿易的經濟活動。
Apart from re - export trade the tariff measures also affect Hong Kongs offshore trade involving goods of Mainland origin destined to the United States as well as other economic activities supporting China - US trade
除對貨物貿易的直接影響外，中美貿易摩擦對香港整體以至全球經濟的影響開始陸續浮現，外圍環境的不確定性已顯著增加，環球經濟及貿易和投資氣氛亦已經轉差。
Apart from the direct impact on trade in goods the impact of the China - US trade conflict on Hong Kong as a whole and on the global economy has begun to emerge . The uncertainties of the external environment have increased markedly while the global economy as well as trade and investment sentiment have also deteriorated
雖然現時的經濟數據仍然不錯，但前景並不樂觀，不少機構均下調對明年全球經濟增長的預測，本港經濟亦難以獨善其身。
Although the current economic data are still good the outlook is not optimistic . Many institutions have lowered their forecasts for global economic growth next year and Hong Kong economy cannot stay immune
在國際層面，政府會繼續採取多管齊下的策略，發揮"一國兩制"下的獨特優勢，為香港發掘更多機遇。
At the international level the Government will continue to adopt a multi - pronged strategy to explore more opportunities for Hong Kong leveraging on our unique advantages under one country two systems
我們會繼續積極與貿易夥伴締結自由貿易協定和投資協定。
We will continue to actively forge free trade agreements FTAs and investment agreements with our trading partners
我們已經分別與東盟和格魯吉亞簽訂自貿協定，並完成了與馬爾代夫的談判。
We have already signed FTAs with ASEAN and Georgia respectively and have concluded negotiations with the Maldives
我們正與澳洲進行雙邊談判，並會探討分別與英國和太平洋聯盟締結自貿協定，以及加入"區域全面經濟夥伴協定"。
Our bilateral negotiations with Australia are ongoing and we will explore FTAs with the United Kingdom and the Pacific Alliance and seek accession to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
我們亦會擴大海外經濟貿易辦事處網絡，期望在明年年初設立駐曼谷經貿辦，並盡快設立駐杜拜經貿辦，以及繼續與相關政府商討在莫斯科、孟買和首爾設立經貿辦。
We will also expand our network of Economic and Trade Offices ETOs and we expect to set up ETO in Bangkok early next year and ETO in Dubai as soon as possible . We will continue our discussion with the respective governments on setting up ETOs in Moscow Mumbai and Seoul
此外，我們會積極吸引外來投資落戶香港，並把握"一帶一路"建設和粵港澳大灣區等機遇，促進香港經濟更多元化。
In addition we will actively attract foreign investors to Hong Kong and grasp the opportunities brought by the Belt and Road Initiative and the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area in order to diversify Hong Kongs economy
二 政府提前自今年8月為"發展品牌、升級轉型及拓展內銷市場的專項基金"推出優化措施，包括推行東盟計劃，資助個別香港非上市企業開展項目，促進它們在東盟市場的競爭力和業務發展。
2 The Government has advanced the launch of the enhancement measures to the Dedicated Fund on Branding Upgrading and Domestic Sales BUD Fund to August 2018 including the launch of the ASEAN Programme under the BUD Fund to provide funding support to individual non - listed Hong Kong enterprises in carrying out projects that aim to enhance their competitiveness and further business development in the ASEAN markets
我們亦優化BUD專項基金下的內地計劃，包括把每家企業的累計資助上限增加1倍，以加強對中小企業的支援。
We have also enhanced the Mainland Programme under the BUD Fund including doubling the cumulative funding ceiling per enterprise to strengthen support to SMEs
業界對優化措施反應正面，截至9月30日，東盟計劃共收到75個申請，申請資助額介乎約17,000元至100萬元，而優化版的內地計劃在第三季共收到273個申請，較上季大幅增加58%，申請資助額則介乎約6,000元至100萬元。
The trade responded positively to the enhancement measures . As at 30 September the ASEAN Programme received 75 applications with the funding amount sought in the range of about 17,000 to 1 million . The enhanced Mainland Programme received 273 applications in the third quarter representing a substantial increase of 58 % as compared to the preceding quarter with the funding amount sought in the range of about 6,000 to 1 million
計劃管理委員會在9月底的會議中，已批出首個申請，批准的資助額為申請款額的100%。
The Programme Management Committee PMC approved the first application at its meeting in end September and the approved funding represented 100 % of the amount sought
由於BUD專項基金的申請在季度申請期截止後60個工作天內進行審批，其他申請將會於12月底之前陸續完成審批。
As applications for the BUD Fund are processed within 60 working days upon the quarterly application deadline processing of the other applications will be completed by end December
為加快東盟計劃的審批程序，計劃管理委員會將以書面傳閱的形式審批簡單的申請個案。
To expedite the vetting process under the ASEAN Programme PMC will approve straightforward cases by circulation
政府亦提前於今年8月推出中小企業市場推廣基金下的優化措施，包括把每家企業累計資助上限及每宗獲批申請的資助上限增加1倍。
The Government has also advanced the launch of the enhancement measures to the SME Export Marketing Fund EMF to August 2018 including doubling the cumulative funding ceiling per SME and the maximum funding per application
中小企業在每宗申請可獲總核准開支50%的資助，以鼓勵中小企業於開發及擴展出口市場時選擇適當活動及考慮成本效益。
The maximum amount of grant that SMEs can receive per application under EMF is 50 % of the total approved expenditure with a view to encouraging SMEs to consider the appropriateness and cost - effectiveness of the promotion activities while exploring and developing export markets
優化措施推出後，基金於8月及9月接獲1,609宗申請，較去年同期增加20%。
Upon the launch of the enhancement measures EMF received 1 609 applications in August and September an increase of 20 % as compared to the same period last year
我們會繼續不時檢視支援中小企業的措施，確保為業界提供適切的支援。
We will continue to review SME support measures from time to time to ensure that appropriate assistance is provided
三 中美貿易摩擦升溫難免會對香港的金融市場帶來影響。
3 The escalation of the China - US trade conflict will inevitably affect Hong Kongs financial markets
然而，香港的金融體系歷經考驗，監管制度穩健成熟，能應對市場變化。
Nevertheless Hong Kongs financial system has withstood crises one after another . With our resilient regulatory regime Hong Kong can cope with market volatility
香港銀行體系有高度抗禦衝擊的能力，截至2018年6月底，主要銀行的平均流動性覆蓋率為157%，平均資本充足率逾19%，遠高於最低監管要求。
The banking system in Hong Kong is highly resilient . At the end of June 2018 major banks average liquidity coverage ratio stood at 157 % and their average capital adequacy ratio was over 19 % well above the minimum regulatory requirements
香港金融管理局亦已進行壓力測試，評估香港銀行體系抵禦中美貿易摩擦升溫的能力。
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority HKMA has conducted a series of stress tests to assess the ability of the Hong Kong banking sector to withstand the impact of the rising trade tensions between the United States and China
測試結果顯示即使在極端惡劣的情況下，銀行都能夠繼續符合資本和流動性相關的監管要求。
The results indicate that even in extremely adverse situations banks will still be able to meet the relevant capital and liquidity supervisory requirements
就證券及期貨市場而言，證券及期貨事務監察委員會一向嚴格監察市場，包括經紀行的財務狀況、營運及交收情況，以及他們應對不同市場情況的能力。
As regards the securities and futures markets the Securities and Futures Commission SFC monitors the market with vigilance including the financial positions operations and settlement status of brokers as well as their ability to deal with different market situations
證監會並且與香港交易所和金管局緊密合作，以處理萬一可能出現的系統性事宜，特別是確保香港交易所的交易及風險管理系統足以處理極端市況帶來的衝擊。
SFC also works closely with the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong HKEX and HKMA to address potential systemic issues in case they arise in particular ensuring that the trading and risk management systems of HKEX can adequately handle shocks under extreme market situations
政府和各金融監管機構會繼續密切留意事態發展，監察金融市場情況，以確保金融市場穩定。
The Government and the financial regulators will continue to closely monitor the developments and the financial market situation with a view to ensuring financial stability
主席，主體答覆第二部分提及政府已為BUD專項基金推出優化措施，局方預期未來數個月的申請宗數會否增加；如會，增加的宗數會是多少？
President part 2 of the main reply mentions that the Government has launched enhancement measures to the BUD Fund has the Policy Bureau estimated whether there will be an increase in the number of applications in the next few months; if so what is the number?
首先，關於未來的申請宗數會否增加，正如我在主體答覆中提到，今年8月及9月，中小企業市場推廣基金的申請宗數比去年同期上升了20%，雖然我們現時未能準確預計，但因為資助上限已有所提升，而申請程序也較以往簡單，我們預期申請宗數會繼續增加。
First of all regarding whether the number of applications will increase as I said in the main reply the number of applications for EMF received in August and September this year represents an increase of 20 % as compared to the same period last year . Although we do not have an accurate estimate at present we expect the number of applications will continue to increase because the funding ceiling has been raised and the application procedures are simpler than before
政府就東盟計劃推出加快審批的程序，因為這是一項全新的計劃，而BUD專項基金的內地計劃則一直行之有效。
The Government has introduced measures to expedite the vetting process under the ASEAN programme because it is a brand new programme whereas the Mainland Programme under the BUD Fund has been running effectively all along
主席，局長在主體答覆中指出，中美貿易摩擦對香港整體以至全球經濟的影響開始浮現，本港經濟亦難以獨善其身，估計對2019年的經濟會帶來顯著的影響。
President the Secretary points out in the main reply that impacts of the China - US trade conflict on Hong Kongs economy have begun to emerge; Hong Kong economy cannot stay immune and significant impact on the economy in 2019 is expected
我想問局長，當局有否評估中美貿易戰對香港旅遊業帶來的影響，以及有否準備制訂對應措施？
May I ask the Secretary whether the authorities have assessed the impacts of the China - US trade war on Hong Kongs tourism industry and whether they are prepared to formulate any corresponding measures?
如有，詳情為何；如否，原因為何？
If so what are the details; if not what are the reasons for that?
這些措施亦可以有效應對未來一些不明朗因素。
These measures can also effectively help us face the uncertainties in the future
正如我在主體答覆中指出，我們看過一些零售數據及旅客訪港數據，暫時沒有因為中美貿易爭議而有大幅度下降。
As I said in the main reply we have looked at retail figures and visitor arrivals and for the time being no significant drops have been noted as a result of the China - US trade conflict
但是，我們亦會密切留意情況。
However we will closely monitor the situation
展望未來，其實我們亦有很多周邊的機遇，包括大灣區發展及"一帶一路"倡議帶來的機遇。
Looking ahead there are many opportunities provided by our neighbouring countries including opportunities arising from the Greater Bay Area development and the Belt and Road Initiative
例如，我們會在12月12日舉辦一個以大灣區及"一帶一路"為雙主題的旅遊論壇。
For example on 12 December we will hold a tourism forum with the two themes of the Greater Bay Area and Belt and Road
我們在論壇上，亦會討論一些"一程多站"的產品發展，希望從而擴大市場，加強聯繫，提高我們在旅遊方面的競爭力。
In the forum discussions will be held on developing multi - destination tourism products with a view to expanding the market and strengthening connections so as to enhance the competitiveness of our tourism industry
主席，政府在主體答覆提到，中美貿易摩擦並非短期事項，評估對前景並不樂觀，尤其是對2019年的經濟影響會很大。
President the Government mentions in the main reply that the China - US trade conflict is not a short - term issue; the outlook is not optimistic and the impacts on our economy will be particularly great in 2019
我歡迎政府推出一系列協助中小企業的措施，但開拓市場及轉移生產基地，並非一朝一夕可以做到。
While I welcome the series of measures introduced by the Government to assist SMEs I think enterprises cannot develop their markets and transfer production base in a day
如果生產及出口有問題，首當其衝就是在香港經營物流及貨運業務的中小微企業。
If problems arise in production and export Hong Kongs micro - small - and medium - size enterprises MSMEs in the logistics and freight industries will be the first to take the brunt
我想問局長，會否要求財政司司長在未來的財政預算案中，為相關業界提供一些經濟紓緩措施？
May I ask the Secretary whether he will ask the Financial Secretary to provide some economic mitigation measures for the related industries in the upcoming budget?
正如我剛才所說，我們需要就貿易爭議推出短、中、長期的措施。
As I said earlier we must introduce short - medium - and long - term measures in response to the trade conflict
短期措施方面，我們認為一定要有針對性，一定要即時協助業界。
We consider that short - term measures must be targeted and should be able to assist the industries immediately
因此，我們與香港貿易發展局達成共識，未來會增加舉辦商貿考察團的次數，亦會開拓東盟市場、中東市場及東歐市場等。以本星期為例，行政長官及數位局長，帶同業界到日本，希望開拓市場。未來舉辦所有商貿考察團，主要官員都會盡量與業界一同走出去，一同敲門找生意。
Thus we have reached a consensus with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to hold more business missions in the future; and we will also develop the markets in ASEAN the Middle East and Eastern Europe etc
我們會繼續聆聽業界的聲音，亦願意考慮不同方案，協助中小微企渡過難關。
We will continue to listen to the voices of the industries and are willing to consider different options to assist MSMEs overcome difficulties
主席，我剛才從新聞報道得悉，特朗普表示有機會在今年11月與習主席會面，商討可否進行中美協商，但他接着說，如果 談不攏，就會在未來對進口美國的中國產品全面徵收關稅，涉及的金額可能高達5,000多億美元。
President I just learnt from the news that Donald TRUMP indicated that he might meet with President XI in November this year to discuss the possibility of a China - US negotiation . However he added that if no agreement could be reached tariffs would be imposed on all imports from China amounting to as much as US500 - plus billion
如果出現這種情況，預期明年的經濟情況會更嚴峻，而從事出口的企業更必定面對很沉重的打擊。
If that happens the economic situation next year is expected to worsen and enterprises engaging in the export industry will certainly receive a very heavy blow
主席，感謝鍾議員的建議。
President I thank Mr CHUNG for his suggestion
開放自由行城市與否涉及一定的考慮因素，正如我剛才所說，我們會繼續聆聽業界的聲音，可以幫助業界渡過難關的建議，我們都願意考慮。
There are a number of factors to consider before opening up IVS cities . As I said earlier we will continue to listen to the voices of the industries and are willing to consider any suggestion which can help the industries overcome their difficulties
但是，整體來說，要有效應對中美貿易持久戰，我們覺得有數方面的工作要做。
However general speaking we must work on a few areas to effectively respond to the China - US trade war which may last for a long time
第一，擴闊本港的對外網絡，包括鍾議員所說的開放不同的自由行城市，甚至擴闊對外經貿網絡。
First extend the external network of Hong Kong including Mr CHUNGs suggestion of opening up different IVS cities or even widening our external business network
我們會透過簽訂自貿協定及投資協定，以及香港經貿辦的網絡做好這方面的工作。
We will accomplish this task through entering into FTAs and investment agreements via our network of ETOs
此外，要鞏固或加強香港本身的競爭力，尤其是新興產業的競爭力。
In addition we must reinforce and strengthen the competitiveness of Hong
主席，香港的金融市場因中美貿易戰不斷升溫，美國息口上升、利率波動、資金不斷流走，直接影響港元匯價及人民幣的穩定。
President with regard to the financial market of Hong Kong escalation of the China - US trade war; rising and fluctuating interest rates of the United States; and continuous capital outflows have directly affected the exchange rate of the Hong Kong dollar and the stability of Renminbi
一旦金融危機進一步擴展，股市將會首當其衝，受到嚴峻的考驗。
If the risks of a financial crisis develop further the stock market will be the first to take the brunt and face a serious challenge
在生存邊緣掙扎的中小企無法支持下去的話，他們的股票就會受到恐慌性拋售，火燒連環船，可能造成一次更大的股災。
If the SMEs which are struggling to survive cannot sustain there will be panic selling of their stocks resulting in a knock - on effect which may cause a bigger stock market crash
我剛才聽到局長說當局已有充分準備，但有否將現今的情況與1997年及2008年比較？
I heard the Secretary say that the authorities are fully prepared for the challenge but have they compared the current situation with those in 1997 and 2008?
當局在這方面有甚麼具體措施防止"大鱷"來港"搵食"，興波作浪，危害國家的金融安全？
Have the authorities put in place any specific measures to prevent international financial predators from coming to Hong Kong to make money stirring up trouble and endangering the financial security of our country?
正如我在主體答覆指出，政府與所有金融監管機構會繼續密切留意事態發展，我亦樂意把張議員的建議轉交相關政策局考慮。
As I said in the main reply the Government and all the financial regulators will continue to closely monitor the developments and I am willing to forward Mr CHEUNGs suggestion to the relevant Policy Bureau for consideration
按照現行法例，物品的作者、印刷人、製造商、出版人、進口商、發行人或版權擁有人，或委託設計、生產或發布該物品的人，任何一方均可於暫定類別生效5天內，要求審裁處覆核該項暫定類別。
Under the existing legislation any author printer manufacturer publisher importer distributor or owner of the copyright of the article concerned or any person who commissions the design production or publication of the article concerned may require OAT to review an interim classification within five days of that interim classification taking effect
覆核將會在公開的全面聆訊中進行。
The review is conducted at a full hearing in public
由於《條例》第15條規定覆核物品暫定類別的要求須在"暫定類別生效後5天內"的時限內提出，因此當局不可作其他安排。
As section 15 of COIAO requires that a request to review an articles interim classification be made within five days of that interim classification taking effect the Government and OAT cannot make any other arrangements
如要作出改動，則須要修改有關法律條文。
Any changes to the above require amendments to the relevant legal provisions