Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
當黃遠輝主席負責的土地供應專責小組慢慢能夠掌握整個社會對於土地供應的優先 次序、安排和重要性等意見時，政府是否把專責小組束之高閣？
When the Task Force chaired by Stanley WONG has gradually grasped public views on the priority arrangement and importance of land supply is the Government going to shelve the report of the Task Force?
這不是我熟悉的特區政府管治。
This is not the SAR Governments governance that I am familiar with
文明社會很自然要慢慢走向制度上的文明和優勢。
A civilized society naturally has to move gradually towards institutional civilization and strengths
大家都期盼中國憲法對人民的保障能夠真正得到落實，其中包括言論自由、集會自由、結社自由、新聞自由等。
We all hope that the Chinas constitutional will genuinely give protection to its people which include freedom of speech of assembly of association of the press etc
然而，我們心裏很清楚，要確立"一國兩制"、要得到《基本法》的保障，就要維護香港"兩制"與內地的不同之處。
Nevertheless we know very well that in order to establish one country two systems and be protected by the Basic Law we must uphold the differences between the two systems of Hong Kong and the Mainland
所以，問題的癥結是政府一直倚賴它在議會內擁有大多數的決定權，卻忘記一個沒有認受的特區政府真的應保持謙卑之心，不能以一種強勢的態度說了算，其他人說的都是廢話，都不值一哂，這樣又怎可以令到整個社會走向和諧？
Therefore the crux of the problem is that the Government has all along relied on having a decisive power to be exercised by the vast majority in the Council yet it forgets that the SAR Government with no public recognition should really stay humble . It cannot assume a dominant attitude to monopolize all the say and regard other peoples views worthless . Otherwise how can it drive the whole society towards harmony?
司長，我不知往後特區政府的走向會如何，已有很多傳聞說"林鄭"不會再當多久的特首，即使不自行請辭，也可能要面對"腳痛下台"。
Chief Secretary I do not know the way forward for the SAR Government . There are already many rumours that Carrie LAM will not stay as the Chief Executive for too long . Even if she did not resign on her own accord she might still have to step down on whatever pretexts
然而，在這樣的背景下，如果特區政府想為香港社會做一件好事，我很希望亦呼籲司長閣下和"林鄭"，你們可否再一次探討就"六一二"事件展開全面的獨立調查？
Nonetheless against such a background if the SAR Government wants to do Hong Kongs society a good deed I really hope that the Chief Secretary and Carrie LAM will once again explore the possibility of conducting a comprehensive independent investigation on the 12 June incident
成立獨立調查委員會的好處，是讓我們能夠得知整個特區政府在決策過程中有否出現錯誤，亦能夠得知警方在事件中有否施用過分武力。
The merits of forming an independent investigation committee is that we would know if the entire SAR Government had made any mistake in the decision - making process and if the Police had used excessive force in handling the incident
這些不正是高官問責制下必須要做的政治承擔嗎？
Are these not the essential political commitments under the accountability system for principal officials?
如果一個沒有認受性的特區政府仍然不願意作出任何政治承擔，它的管治不會得到市民的認受和尊重。
If the SAR Government having no public recognition is unwilling to make any political commitment its governance will not be recognized and respected by the public
犯了錯便要誠心誠意認錯、道歉，並爭取群眾的支持，甚至要退下崗位，以顯示自己的承擔。
If accountability officials had made mistakes they should sincerely admit their faults apologize for the mistakes and seek public support . They should even step down to demonstrate their sense of commitment
但是，林鄭月娥在6月9日大遊行後發出的聲明中，表示會如期推動修例。
However in her statement issued on 9 June after the large - scale procession Carrie LAM said that the legislative amendment would proceed as scheduled
她在6月15日召開了一場記者會，但沒有道歉，只說"擱置"、"暫緩"修例。
On 15 June she held a press conference but made no apology; instead she merely said that the legislative amendment was shelved and suspended
到了6月18日，她正式道歉。
It was not until 18 June that she formally apologized
她對大家說她真誠道歉，但所有人觀看電視直播的人都看不到她真誠道歉，因為她仍然覺得自己的初心沒有錯。
She claimed to offer her most sincere apology but people watching the live television broadcast could not sense her sincerity because she still thought that there was nothing wrong with her original intent
她有這樣的想法，就是忘記她是一名政治問責官員、特區政府的首長。
The reason why she had such an idea was that she has forgotten her status as the head of the SAR Government and an official under the political accountability system
如果她所作的政治判斷是錯的，而她真心承認犯了如此嚴重的政治判斷錯誤，便代表她往後的工作態度。
If she had made wrong political judgments and she truthfully admitted her serious political misjudgment her work attitude might be different in future
可是，當她不願意誠心誠意承認她作出了錯誤的政治判斷而引致軒然大波，結果就會看到現時這種不情不願亦不知何去何從的狀態。
However as she was not willing to sincerely admit that she had made political misjudgment and caused a huge uproar the present state of reluctance and uncertainty has thus arisen
在這兩天的辯論中，建制派、行政會議成員甚至立法會議員一直說，"林鄭"的初心沒有錯，只是解說不清楚。
In the debate of the past two days the pro - establishment camp Members of the Executive Council and even Members of the Legislative Council kept saying that Carrie LAMs original intent was alright just that the explanation was unclear
如果我們不追本尋源以看出問題所在，卻着眼於枝節，管治困難的問題日後將會無日無之。
If we do not get to the root of the matter to see where the problem lies but focus on the side issues instead the problem of difficulties in governance will never end in future
兩星期前在某個星期日的論壇上，我看到一位青年人說他們不單要特首下台，更要打倒政權，這便是他們的最終目 的。
At a Sunday forum held two weeks ago a young person said that they wanted the Chief Executive to step down and more importantly their ultimate goal was to overthrow the regime
"他對我說他只是呼籲老師而已，並不包括小朋友，但是否真的不包括小朋友？
He told me that he only appealed to teachers but not students . Yet were students really not included?
事實上，我們最終看到很多小朋友被召喚上街。
In fact we noticed that many students had responded to the appeal and took to the streets
我很不高興，因為有很多家長投訴，指小朋友不想出去，但有老師說："這是一課通識教育，你們出去學習，放心，我不會叫你們上前線，只是派發水和麵包，好嗎？
I was annoyed because many parents complained to me that their children did not want to go but their teacher said This is a lesson of Liberal Studies . You go there to learn and I promise that you will not be asked to stand on the front line . You will only help with distributing bottled water and bread is that all right?
記者在金鐘問一位叫"阿強"的小朋友為何出來，他說："老師帶頭罷工，是對學生最大的影響"。
When the reporter asked a student named Ah Keung why he joined the protest Ah Keung said The strike led by the teacher has the greatest influence on students
所以，我已去信教育事務委員會，希望認真檢討這件事，因為老師的天職是要保護學生，任何老師也不應鼓勵學生跑上前線，跑上前線便會有危險。
Thus I wrote to the Panel on Education to express my wish to discuss this matter . Teachers are duty - bound to protect students . No teacher should encourage students to go to the front line which is dangerous
相反，我是否也可批評他們受外國勢力指使？他們是否受某些人或集團指使？
On the contrary can I also criticize them for being instructed by foreign forces?
我覺得值得政府好好調查和研究清楚。
I think it is advisable for the Government to conduct a thorough investigation
此外，我有一天看到一則新聞，指民陣召集人提出星期三舉行集會，他說要以多國語言讀出港人爭取民主的訴求。
Furthermore I learnt from the press that the convener of the Civil Human Rights Front proposed to hold an assembly on Wednesday . He said that they would read out the democratic demands of Hong Kong people in many languages
香港人爭取民主訴求，他為何要以多國語言讀出，想攪亂社會，想叫外國人幫忙嗎？
Why should the democratic demands of Hong Kong people be read out in many languages? . Does the convener intend to create chaos in society and does he want to seek help from overseas countries?
香港是中國的一部分，香港人爭取民主，便要在香港爭取，事實上，最重要是來立法會爭取。
Hong Kong is part of China . If Hong Kong people want to fight for democracy they should do so in Hong Kong . In fact it is most important that they fight for democracy in the Legislative Council
我想大家也記得，政府在2015年提出政改方案，為何反對派要反對？
I think Members may remember that the Government put forward the constitutional reform package in 2015 why did opposition Members object the proposal?
為何要令香港人的民主進程原地踏步？
Why did they bring the democratic development for Hong Kong people to a standstill?
其實，是否有人勾結外國勢力，大家可以研究，政府可以調查；但是，攪亂社會的行為是真正存在的。
In fact we should find out if anyone has collaborated with foreign powers and the Government can conduct investigations . In any case there are really acts that disrupt the society
大家也記得，張超雄議員當天開會時說得很清楚，他呼籲社福界翌日一起出來"暴動"，這是他說的，接着他說不對，是"遊行"而已。
Members may remember that Dr Fernando CHEUNG clearly appealed to the social welfare sector at the meeting on that day to join the riot . That was the term he used but then he corrected himself and said that he was only referring to a procession
但是，專家也有分析，衝口而出的說話便是真心話，所以，其心如何，路人皆見。
However according to expert analysis spontaneous remarks are honest statements . Thus his thoughts were obvious to all
代理主席，我有規程問題，請蔣麗芸議員澄清，因為她剛才胡亂揣測張超雄議員的發言動機。
Deputy President I wish to raise a point of order . I wish to seek elucidation from Dr CHIANG Lai - wan because she has irresponsibly speculated the motives of Dr Fernando CHEUNG
張超雄議員已經表示他說錯話，亦已經更正，現在蔣麗芸議員不應該冤枉他，並把他的說話扭曲。
Dr Fernando CHEUNG already said that he had made a mistake in his speech and had rectified his mistake . Dr CHIANG Lai - wan should not wrong him and distort his remarks
我認為蔣麗芸議員只是陳述一些大家已知的資料，並無揣測議員的動機。
I think Dr CHIANG Lai - wan was only presenting some information that Members already knew without speculating the motives of any Member
問題不止是澄清那麼簡單，而是她胡亂揣測、扭曲了議員的發言。
My point is not as simple as seeking elucidation . Dr CHIANG has irresponsibly speculated a Members motives and distorted his speech
我想問蔣麗芸議員現在是打算發言還是播放錄音？
May I ask whether Dr CHIANG Lai - wan intends to speak or play an audio recording?
我記得主席說過，議員不可以播放錄音代替發言。
I remember that the President said that Members were not allowed to play any audio recording in place of a speech
代理主席，請執行《議事規則》。
Deputy President please enforce the Rules of Procedure
大家也知道，有人在稅務局一役中不准市民交稅，這很清楚是攪亂社會的行為。
As Members will know in the incident concerning the Inland Revenue Department some people prevented members of the public from paying tax . That was clearly an act which wreaked havoc in society
有市民說他們要生活，家中有小孩和老人家要供養，不像示威人士那麼空閒，每天在玩鬧，我覺得說得非常好。
According to some citizens they had to earn a living to support their children and elderly family members unlike the protesters who were idle and could fiddle around every day . I think that is a very apt comment
代理主席，世界各地，警察打暴徒是常見的事，但只有香港的警察被暴徒打，拳打腳踢兼用鐵枝施襲，導致血流披面。
Deputy President in other places of the world it is common for police officers to beat up rioters yet in Hong Kong police officers were beaten up by rioters . Police officers being punched kicked and hit with metal rods were bleeding over their face
既然香港是國際城市，香港的警隊應否參考外國警隊對付暴徒的方法呢？
Since Hong Kong is an international city should the Police Force in Hong Kong make reference to ways adopted by police overseas in dealing with rioters?
最後，我亦想向當局說，政府在這段時間實在太低調了，警察太辛苦了，我很希望所有政府高層的官員能一字排開，在電視機前為警察打氣，鼓勵他們。
Young people can have a future . Finally I would like to tell the Government that its approach has been too low key these days and the Police have endured much hardship . I very much hope that senior officials of the Government can stand in a row to give the Police some support and encouragement on television
香港是一個法治社會，我們要愛我們的家，無論如何一定要維護香港。
Hong Kong is a society which upholds the rule of law . We must love our home and we must by all means protect Hong Kong
謹此陳辭。
I so submit
你可以選擇是否澄清。
You may choose to elucidate or not
主席，平心而論，特區政府修訂《逃犯條例》的工作自開展以來，確有不少值得檢討的地方。
President honestly speaking there are actually a lot of areas worth reviewing in the Governments exercise to amend the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance FOO since day one
可惜，社會上各種複雜因素，特別是各種鋪天蓋地並嚴重歪曲修例工作的負面宣傳，逐漸引發各方的劇烈爭議，甚至造成社會撕裂。
Yet owing to the complicated social factors particularly the overwhelming negative promotion which has seriously distorted the amendment exercise intense controversies have arisen and society has even been torn apart
我相信，凡是希望香港穩定和諧的市民，不管本身支持還是反對修訂《逃犯條例》，都不願意看到這種情況。
I do not think anyone either supporters or opponents of the Bill who wish Hong Kong to remain stable and harmonious would wish to see this happen
如今，特區政府審時度勢，停止了修例工作。經民聯希望社會回復安寧，集中精力發展經濟、改善民生。
Now that the SAR Government has put a stop to the legislative amendment exercise in light of the circumstances BPA hopes that peace will be restored so that Hong Kong can focus on economic development and livelihood improvement
對於社會上仍然有人不接受政府暫緩《逃犯條例》修訂，而沒有用上"撤回"一詞，經民聯希望大家放下爭拗，不要再在字眼上糾纏，因為政府宣布暫緩修例的實際效果，就是全面停止修例工作，意味着《條例草案》會在今屆立法會任期結束後自然終結。
Noting that some people refuse to accept the Governments suspension of the amendment to FOO for the reason that the term withdrawal was not used BPA holds that we should put aside this argument and stop dwelling on the wording because the suspension announced by the Government is in effect a complete cessation of the exercise which implies that the Bill will lapse after the current term of the Legislative Council
政務司司長張建宗日前指出，特區政府已經完全停止《逃犯條例》的修例工作，並且清楚表明，隨着本屆立法會任期於明年7月結束，《條例草案》屆時亦將自動失效，政府會接受這個事實。
A few days ago Chief Secretary for Administration Matthew CHEUNG stated that the SAR Government had already completely stopped the work to amend FOO . He also clarified that the Bill would lapse automatically upon the expiry of the current term of the Legislative Council in July next year and the Government would accept that
財政司司長陳茂波亦表示，盼望市民大眾讓特區政府重新出發，全力服務市民，重建彼此間的互信，一同守護和發展香港，我們所愛的這個家。
Financial Secretary Paul CHAN also asked the public to allow the SAR Government to start anew so that it could make an all - out effort to serve the people restore mutual trust and work with the people to protect and develop Hong Kong our beloved hometown
主席，香港是法治之區，經民聯尊重香港市民和平集會、理性表達意見的自由及權利。
President Hong Kong is governed by the rule of law . BPA respects the fact that Hong Kong people have the freedoms and rights to assemble peacefully and express their views rationally
6月9日及16日兩個星期日的日間，大批市民上街遊行示威，是和平及有秩序的。
On 9 and 16 June the massive Sunday marches were peaceful and orderly in the daytime
6月12日，大部分示威者同樣和平理性，但我們從電視畫面清楚看到，當天下午大約3時半，確有一小撮示威者以暴力衝擊警方防線及立法會，甚至用磚頭及鐵枝襲擊警務人員，令警方不能不以武力抵禦，以保護立法會。
On 12 June most of the protesters were also peaceful and rational but as seen on television the police cordon line and the Legislative Council Complex were violently charged by a handful of protesters at about 3col30 pm . Some of them even attacked police officers with bricks and metal poles . The Police could not but use force to guard the Legislative Council Complex
衝突導致市民及警員不幸受傷，令人難過。這種暴力衝擊行為屬嚴重罪行，社會各界應該嚴正譴責，否則香港的法治根基會被動搖，甚至崩潰。
While it was distressing to see members of the public and police officers get hurt in the confrontation such violent attacks being serious crimes must be condemned solemnly otherwise the foundation of the rule of law will be shattered or even collapsed
儘管行政長官已經宣布暫緩《逃犯條例》的修訂工作，因反對修訂《逃犯條例》而引發的風波仍未平息。
Although the Chief Executive has announced the suspension of the amendment to FOO the row caused by the opposition to the amendment still has not died down
實際上，相關修例程序已經完全停止，不會在本屆立法會的餘下任期重啟。
As a matter of fact the amendment procedure has stopped completely and will not be reactivated in the remaining term of the Legislative Council
同時，特首亦已就修例引起的紛爭和政府工作的不足一再向市民致歉。
Meanwhile the Chief Executive has repeatedly apologized to the public for the controversies arising from the amendment and the deficiencies in the work of the Government
社會主流意見亦期望香港盡快回復平靜，聚焦發展經濟，改善民生。
The mainstream opinion in society is that Hong Kong should get over the row expeditiously to focus on economic development and livelihood improvement
然而，反對修例的示威者於6月21日包圍灣仔警察總部，這是對法治的嚴重挑戰。
Unfortunately the Police Headquarters in Wan Chai was besieged by protesters against the Bill on 21 June
此外，本周一仍有示威者堵塞灣仔的政府建築物出入口，包括稅務大樓及入境事務大樓，對很多市民及公務員造成滋擾。
The siege was a serious challenge to the rule of law . Worse still access to government buildings in Wan Chai including the Revenue Tower and the Immigration Tower was blocked by protesters this Monday causing nuisance to many people and civil servants
立法會亦同樣未能重回正軌，內務委員會及財務委員會於6月14日及21日的會議兩度被迫提早結束或取消。
As for the Legislative Council it is not back on track either . The House Committee and the Finance Committee FC were forced to have their two meetings ended prematurely or cancelled on 14 and 21 June respectively
從昨晚至今天凌晨，再次有示威者包圍灣仔警察總部，堵塞馬路，破壞設施，用激光雷射筆照射警察眼睛，甚至追打上班的警員。
Last night the Police Headquarters in Wan Chai was again besieged by protesters until early morning . Apart from occupying the roads and damaging the facilities the protesters also used laser pointers to flash at police officers eyes . They even chased and beat police officers who were on their way to work
這些行為不止違法，更嚴重破壞香港的法治。
Such behaviour was not only unlawful but also damaging the rule of law
更令人氣憤的是，反對派議員竟然在本議事堂為這些違法行為塗脂抹粉。
What is even more outraging is that opposition Members now whitewash such illegal behaviour in the Chamber
主席，政府3項重要的土地發展工作亦受到影響。
President three major land development projects of the Government have also been affected
財委會主席陳健波議員表示，政府確認會將"明日大嶼"中部水域人工島的研究撥款項目排在本年度財委會餘下議程的最後一項。
According to FC Chairman CHAN Kin - por the Government has confirmed that the funding application for studying the construction of artificial islands in the Central Waters under Lantau Tomorrow will be listed as the last remaining FC agenda item for this session
雖然財委會將於7月加開37小時會議，但在7月底暑期休會前，財委會可能仍然未能討論"明日大嶼"的相關撥款項目。
Although FC will have 37 hours of additional meeting in July it may not be able to discuss the funding item for Lantau Tomorrow by the end of July before the summer recess
同時，橫洲發展計劃的撥款項目亦在議程上押後，這對於完成橫洲第一期發展計劃的基建以興建公屋，可能帶來負面影響。
In addition the funding item for the Wang Chau Development Project has been given a lower priority on the agenda . The infrastructure works for public housing development in Phase 1 of the Wang Chau Development Project may then be negatively affected
發展局局長黃偉綸昨天向傳媒表示，政府原定於今年年中公布的公私營合作發展農地計劃，估計需要更多時間方可推出，理由是先讓大家放鬆和冷靜下來，待社會氣氛緩和後，才實事求是，再作推展。
Yesterday Secretary for Development Michael WONG told the media that the Government was supposed to announce its plan to develop agricultural lots through public - private partnership in the middle of this year but at the moment this plan might need a longer lead time to allow room for members of the public to relax and calm down . The plan will only be implemented in a pragmatic manner when social tension has eased
對於當局某些形同驚弓之鳥的想法及做法，我和工商專業界別的不少朋友都未能完全苟同。
I and many of my friends in the business and professional sectors do not totally agree with some of the views and responses of the Government as it is sort of panic - stricken
事實上，交椅洲填海計劃的研究牽涉香港重大的公眾利益。
The study of reclamation at Kau Yi Chau is actually very important to the people of Hong Kong
如果填海計劃可行，既有助增加房屋供應，特別是公營房屋的供應，亦可形成新的交通樞紐，以紓緩交通擠塞的狀況，更可打造新的商業區。
If this reclamation project is found to be feasible the supply of housing particularly public housing will increase and a new transportation hub can then be built to ease traffic congestion . The development of a new business district will also be possible
土地共享先導計劃的一個重要目的，是把新增樓面面積用作興建公營房屋。如果處理得宜，將可達致"多贏"。
As regards the Land Sharing Pilot Scheme with the key objective of using the increased floor areas for public housing development its proper implementation will create a multi - win situation
上述計劃對於增加香港的土地及房屋供應，以至促進香港長遠經濟發展，都十分重要。
All these projects are crucial to boosting our land and housing supply as well as fostering our economic growth in the long run
在目前的社會氣氛下，政府當局應當更有耐心，就相關計劃向社會各界加強說明及解釋，並且回應不同持份者的疑慮和批評，藉此優化各項計劃的細節，爭取社會主流的支持，香港才可持續發展。
Under the present social atmosphere the Government should further elaborate and explain the projects to different sectors of society with more patience . It should also respond to the concerns and criticisms of stakeholders so as to seek the support from mainstream society by fine - tuning its projects accordingly . This is how Hong Kong can continue to prosper
最重要的是，凡是有利香港整體長遠發展的項目，不論難易，政府都應按部就班地努力推展，爭取市民支持，而不應貿然押後或擱置。
Most important of all for any projects that are conducive to the long - term development of Hong Kong the Government should disregarding the difficulties involved progressively plough ahead and seek public support . It should not hastily postpone or shelve the projects
對香港來說，過去一星期既漫長又沉重。
Last week was long and disheartening to Hong Kong people
《逃犯條例》修訂爭議引發的社會混亂持續，令人遺憾和憂心。
The persistent chaos resulted from the disputes about the amendment to FOO is sad and worrying
為此，一群工程界選委和關心香港發展的工程師發起題為"懇請全社會克制、停止破壞社會秩序行為、共建好香港"的聯署行動，有關聲明已於昨天登報，我亦有參與聯署。
A group of Election Committee members from the Engineering Subsector and engineers who care about the development of Hong Kong have therefore initiated a signature campaign to urge the entire society to restrain stop disrupting social order and build a better Hong Kong together . Their statement was published in newspapers yesterday and I was one of the signatories
聲明指出，尊重市民向政府表達訴求的權利，但擔心混亂再下去會撕裂社會，對香港造成更大的傷害，呼籲市民本着包容、互諒互讓的精神，讓社會重新出發，並支持警察依法維持社會秩序；同時促請政府聚焦民生、經濟，將趕急的民生項目盡快上馬，確保香港長遠持續發展。
In the statement we point out that while we respect the peoples right to express their aspirations to the Government we are worried that if the chaotic situation persists social dissension may cause great harm to Hong Kong . We urge members of the public to be more tolerant and accommodating so that Hong Kong can start anew . We also express our support to the Police to maintain public order according to the law
政府的工作不應被迫停擺，相關政策措施及經濟民生項目亦不能停下來。
The Government should neither stall its work nor put a halt to its policy and socio - economic initiatives
我們希望社會各界盡快放下爭議，支持政府迎難而上，廣泛凝聚民意。
People from all walks of life should put aside their arguments as quickly as possible support the Government to rise to challenges and seek extensive common grounds
倘若香港社會因為一項實質上不復存在的修例工作而陷入無日無之的政治衝突，全港市民都會被迫成為輸家。
If Hong Kong lapses into a never - ending political conflict caused by a legislative amendment exercise which no longer exists in effect all people of Hong Kong will become losers
近日國際社會密切關注在日本舉行的G20峰會，尤其是國家主席習近平與美國總統特朗普會否在峰會期間會晤，並重啟中美貿易談判，以達成互利協議。
Recently the international community has been watching closely the G20 Summit held in Japan particularly whether State President XI Jinping will meet with United States President Donald TRUMP during the Summit and resume the trade talks for a mutually beneficial agreement
不過，正如不少有識之士指出，面對貿易保護主義及單邊主義抬頭，世界局勢變化難測，全球的經貿發展仍會面臨較大的下行壓力。
However as suggested by the experts owing to the rise of trade protectionism and unilateralism global development has become unpredictable and the global economy still has a greater pressure of a downturn
香港是外向型經濟體系，內地和美國又是香港的主 要貿易夥伴，中美貿易戰一旦持續，香港工商界難免受到不同程度的衝擊。
Given that Hong Kong is an externally - oriented economy with the Mainland and the United States being its major trading partners if the Sino - American trade war goes on local businesses will inevitably suffer to a different degree
國際政經環境的不確定性，以及貿易戰的複雜性，有可能形成如同超強颱風山竹的破壞力。
The uncertainties in international politics and world economy plus the complicated trade war are likely to create a strong destruction force which may sweep through Hong Kong just like what super typhoon Mangkhut did
事實上，我與經民聯的同事曾通過不同的渠道，促請特區政府居安思危，為社會做好各項防風措施，預先評估各種外來因素對本港各行各業可能造成的衝擊，從而擬定全盤的應對策略，務求在融資、開拓市場及減少貿易風險等方面為工商及專業界適時提供支援，特別是加強中小微企抵禦外來衝擊的能力。
In fact I and my BPA colleagues have through different channels urged the SAR Government to prepare for crisis in good times . It should take necessary precautionary measures and formulate comprehensive strategies by assessing the potential negative impacts of external factors on local industries . That will enable the Government to provide timely assistance to the business and professional sectors in respect of financing marketing risk management etc and strengthening in particular the resilience of micro small and medium enterprises against external shocks
香港過去亦曾經歷種種困難和考驗，但歷史證明，只要廣大市民能夠求同存異，積極向前看，發揮獅子山下同舟共濟的精神，最終總能跨越障礙，創出新天。
Difficulties and challenges are not new to Hong Kong . Yet history proves that with the willingness to seek a common ground amid diversity positive and forward - looking attitudes as well as the spirit of mutual help under the Lion Rock we can tide over any difficulties to create a brighter future
因此，我們認為，香港的當務之急是盡快放下紛爭，修補撕裂，並且聚焦於經濟發展及民生工作，以保持香港的競爭力，維護社會繁榮穩定。
The most pressing task right now is to reconcile and mend social dissension so that we can focus on economic development and livelihood issues to maintain our competitiveness social stability and economic prosperity
我相信這是大多數香港市民的心願和期盼。
I believe that is the wish of most Hong Kong people
我不知道葉劉淑儀議員何以會這樣說，她是否想藉此告訴她的支持者，讓他們信以為真，再以訛傳訛？
I wonder why Mrs Regina IP could make such a remark . By making such a remark did she want to convince her supporters so that they would relay the erroneous message?
作為前保安局局長，"第二 十三條"的法案當年更是間接甚至直接迫使她下台，"第二十三條"法案的下場是甚麼，她怎會不清楚？
As the former Secretary for Security and given that the Article 23 Bill indirectly led to her stepping down years ago how could she be uncertain about what happened to that Bill?