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因此，對於有委員和業界在法案委員會會議席上表示，希望政府當局盡快就《條例》作出完整的檢討和修訂，以配合實際發展，工聯會對此表示同意並支持，亦希望政府能夠盡快着手跟進。
In view of this some Members and industry members expressed the hope that the Administration could expeditiously review and revise CMO comprehensively so as to dovetail with the actual development . The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions agrees with and supports doing so and hopes that the Government will take follow - up actions as soon as possible
事實上，我相信大部分委員和業界人士與我一樣，對這次修訂的相關內容是支持的，特別是針對在修訂後，有關規管並不是單單對持牌製造商有效，而是對非持牌或其他非法生產中成藥的製造商均施以監管，有關中成藥製造商在未來如拒絕遵守安全令，須負上刑事責任，這大大提升阻嚇力，有望提升對市民的保障。
In fact I believe that just like me the great majority of Members and industry members support the amendments of this exercise . In particular after making the amendments the relevant regulatory regime will cover not just licensed manufacturers but also unlicensed or other illegal manufacturers of proprietary Chinese medicines . In the future if the proprietary Chinese medicine manufacturer concerned refuses to comply with a CMSO it has to assume criminal liability so the deterrent effect is significantly enhanced and it is hoped that the protection for the public can be enhanced
主席，我們也知道食物及衞生局將會重組，並設立中醫藥處以統籌本港中醫藥發展的政策事宜。
President we also know that the Food and Health Bureau will be reorganized and the Chinese Medicine Unit will be established with a view to coordinating policy issues in the development of Chinese medicine in Hong Kong
我們期望《條例》相關的檢討和修訂工作可以盡快完成，除了盡快處理中成藥定義及檢測安全準則的問題外，亦須加快速度處理其他與中醫藥發展相關的問題，例如保健、健康食品的註冊及規管、中醫醫院的發展、中藥師和中藥員的培訓，以及長遠專業發展等其他議題。
We hope that the relevant review and amendment exercise related to CMO can be completed as soon as possible . Apart from dealing with issues related to the definition of proprietary Chinese medicines and inspection and safety criteria as soon as possible the handling of other issues related to the development of Chinese medicine for example the registration and regulation of health foods the development of a Chinese medicine hospital the training of Chinese medicine pharmacists and Chinese medicine dispensers as well as long - term professional development should also be expedited
眾所周知，本屆政府明言要推動基層醫療的發展，而中醫中藥正好可配合基層醫療促進健康、源頭堵截及基層防護等功能。
As we all know it is the stated intention of this Government to promote the development of primary health care and Chinese medicine can dovetail with the functions of health promotion tackling problems at source and primary protection served by primary health care
善用本港中醫藥醫療資源及人才，為中醫藥建立一套完整而健康的發展模式，正好配合發展基層醫療的大方向。
Utilizing the resources and manpower for Chinese medicine optimally and putting in place a complete and healthy mode of development for Chinese medicine in Hong Kong can tie in completely with the major direction of developing primary health care
我希望當局聽到議員、業界和市民的訴求，盡快檢討《條例》，認真推動本港中醫藥的發展。
I hope the authorities can hear the demands of Members the industry and the public and review CMO as soon as possible so as to promote the development of Chinese medicine in Hong Kong in earnest
立法會4個事務委員會聯合前往大灣區的深圳、東莞、中山、南海及廣州5個城市考察，在32位議員當中，有部分較少踏足內地。
Four Panels of the Legislative Council jointly conducted a duty visit to five cities in the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area namely Dongguan Zhongshan Nanhai and Guangzhou . Among the 32 Members some of them seldom go to the Mainland
經過這次參觀活動，無論是建制或泛民議員，均感嘆大灣區內的城市近數年的迅速發展，其中我關心的與旅遊相關的設施亦讓人眼前一亮，有些發展模式值得香港借鑒。
After the visit both establishment and non - establishment Members are amazed at the rapid development of the cities in the Greater Bay Area over recent years . And the tourism facilities in particular which I am interested in are striking and some development models are worth using as a reference for Hong Kong
首先，值得一提的是佛山市的舊城改造項目嶺南天地。
The first one is an old town revitalization project in Foshan City called Lingnan Tiandi
佛山嶺南天地與上海新天地師出同門，是香港地產發展商與地方政府合作進行的大規模舊城重建。
Lingnan Tiandi in Foshan is of the same series of development as the Xintiandi in Shanghai . Both are a large - scale old town redevelopment jointly taken forward by a Hong Kong developer and the local governments concerned
項目在做好保育歷史建築、傳承非物質文化遺產及保存地方文化特色的情況下，同時融合了時尚元素和現代化設施，令舊城展現新貌，除了提供具觀賞價值的古蹟和遊覽點外，還具備娛樂、住宿、零售、餐飲等多種消閒功能。
On the premise of conserving historic buildings and preserving intangible cultural heritage and local cultural characteristics the project seeks to infuse the old city with a modern touch and modern facilities giving it a new look . Apart from a place of monuments and sightseeing spots of aesthetic values Lingnan Tiandi also serves other leisure functions such as entertainment residence retail sales catering etc
嶺南天地作為廣東省最大的舊城改造項目，規模是上海新天地的10多倍。
Lingnan Tiandi is the biggest old town redevelopment project in Guangdong Province and is more than 10 times bigger in scale than the Xintiandi in Shanghai
項目首先要保留20多處極具嶺南特點的歷史文物，其中祖廟是國家級的重點文物單位，同時亦充分發掘和展示佛山粵劇之鄉、陶藝之鄉、武術之鄉及美食之鄉的文化和地方風貌。
The project first needs to preserve over 20 spots of historic heritage with Lingnan characteristics . One of them is the Zumiao Temple which is a major national historical site . The project also needs to fully discover and display the cultural aspect of Foshan and its local characteristics of being the home of Cantonese opera ceramic art martial art and fine food
除了把具歷史價值的建築全面復修外，項目還設置劇院、展覽館、畫廊、博物館等設施，為當地市民及遊客提供優質而寬敞的文娛活動空間。
Apart from refurbishing all buildings of historic values the project has also added a theatre exhibition hall art gallery museum etc . to give local residents and tourists quality and spacious space for cultural and recreational activities
周邊亦配合各式各樣的酒店、甲級寫字樓和商業街等設施，既全面保護了舊城元素，亦滿足了城市發展升級的需要。
Hotels Grade A office buildings and retail streets are located at the periphery to facilitate the need of city development and enhancement while preserving the old look of the city . The difficulty in redeveloping an old city is that most of the historic buildings are in a dilapidated state
舊城改造的難處在於具價值的歷史建築物大多數破舊不堪，要保留比全面拆除重建的難度更大，開支更高，不少城市為解決居住和經 濟發展的需要，會選擇拆卸重建，但這樣會破壞積累多年的歷史文化底蘊。
It is much more difficult and expensive to preserve them than to pull them down . Many cities would rather opt for demolition and redevelopment to address their housing and economic development needs . But this will ruin the years of history and culture of a place
嶺南天地能在不拆卸原有具歷史價值建築的前提下，成為具商業效益的旅遊項目，離不開當地政府的決心和魄力，因為當地政府明白，單靠政府的力量不足以令項目成功，需要依賴商界的經營及專業管理的經驗，所以他們敢於借鑒上海新天地的合作發展模式，透過官商合作，發揮各自優勢，事實證明效果明顯。
It takes the determination and resolution of the local government to turn Lingnan Tiandi into a commercially viable tourism project without the need to demolish the original historic buildings . The local government understands that by its power alone it cannot make the project successful . It needs the experience of the commercial sector in business operation and professional management
其實，香港有不少舊區需要重建，以及不少新界項目需要發展，嶺南天地的合作模式值得借鑒，政府應摒棄官商勾結的心魔，以包容的態度歡迎各方投資者，令香港在大灣區的發展中創造更多及更大效益。
Actually many old districts in Hong Kong need redevelopment and many projects in the New Territories need to be taken forward as well . It is worthwhile to learn from the collaboration model of Lingnan Tiandi . The Government should rid itself of the devil of Government - business collusion in its heart and welcome investors from around the world with an accommodating mindset so that Hong Kong can reap better and bigger returns in the Greater Bay area development
主席，這次訪問團的另一感受是，大灣區內的城市在科技創新及鼓勵創業方面做得比較"到位"，能夠善用香港的人才及技術資源。
President another thought that I have after the duty visit is that the cites in the Greater Bay Area have done a better job in innovation and technology IT and in encouraging entrepreneurship by making good use of the talents and technology resources in Hong Kong
我們參觀了深圳的微眾虛擬銀行，其發起人及行政總裁便是香港人；東莞的松山湖國際機器人產業基地，便是由香港科技大學與內地高校教授們發起，為創業者提供辦公場地和資金支援，創業成功的團隊總產值已超過19億元，是東莞市的重點項目工程。
We visited the Weizhong Bank in Shenzhen which is an Internet - only bank initiated by a Hong Kong people who is also the CEO of the bank . And the Songshan Lake Xbot Park in Dongguan is developed by professors from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Mainland tertiary institutions . The Xbot Park provides office space and capital supports for entrepreneurs
這兩個機構的服務及產品均在行內具領先技術及得到廣泛應用。
It is a major project in Dongguan . The services and products of these two corporations occupy a leading position in the industry with extensive application
目前大灣區內有不少城市也有專門為港澳青年人提供的創業平台及優惠政策，包括佛山提供的免費辦公室、廉價宿舍、前期啟動資金支援、稅務優惠及一站式的牌照申請服務等，目的是吸引優質的項目、技術及人才落戶，為當地帶來經濟效益，希望增加港澳青年人在當地創業甚至落戶的歸屬感。
Many cities in the Greater Bay Area now provide a dedicated platform and preferential policies for young people from Hong Kong and Macao . For example in order to enhance their sense of belonging to start their business and settle in Foshan the Foshan government provides free office space cheap boarding start - up funding supports tax concession and a one - stop licensing service to attract quality projects technologies and talents to settle in Foshan . This in turn brings economic benefits to the area
今年的施政報告提出要與非政府機構合作推出試行計劃，鼓勵香港青年人善用大灣區創新創業基地，近期香港青年聯會與民政事務局合作，推出"深圳創業服務試行計劃"，在深圳物色了3個基地，提供一站式的創業支援及落戶優惠措施，我們認為這些是可行的做法，既然政府已走出第一步，希望往後積極推行。
The Hong Kong United Youth Association has recently launched a pilot scheme jointly with the Home Affairs Bureau to take forward young entrepreneurship in the Greater Bay Area . Under the scheme three bases in Shenzhen will be located to provide one - stop entrepreneurial support and preferential policies for young entrepreneurs to settle in Shenzhen . We hold that these are feasible approaches
香港和大灣區各城市之間在經營環境上各有長處，內地城市在資源調動上較靈活，硬件配套亦較成熟，也有龐大的消費市場；香港則有完善的法律、簡單稅制、具國際視野和高端技術。
Mainland cities are more versatile in resources distribution and more mature with its hardware support . They also have an enormous consumer market . Hong Kong on the other hand has a sound legal system and a simple tax structure
香港要進步，一 定要與大灣區內城市互通有無，優勢互補，從而吸引各地高質素人才來港，令香港的未來更具競爭力。
We also have a global vision and advanced technologies . In order for Hong Kong to advance forward we must leverage with the edges of the Greater Bay Area cities to complement each other and in turn attract high quality talents from various places to Hong Kong to enhance our competitiveness in the future
主席，我動議二讀《2018年歧視法例條例草案》。
President I move the Second Reading of the Discrimination Legislation Bill 2018 the Bill
政制及內地事務局已諮詢立法會政制事務委員會，並獲得委員支持優先處理複雜性和爭議性較低的8項建議，以確保所建議的法律修訂切實可行。
527 FSDO and the Race Discrimination Ordinance Cap . 602 RDO . The Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau has consulted EOCs recommendations with the Legislative Council Panel on Constitutional and Panel Members agreed to accord priority to eight recommendations that are relatively less complex and controversial with a view to ensuring that the proposed legislative amendments are practicable and workable
我們亦已就與僱傭範疇有關的5項建議諮詢勞工顧問委員會，並獲得他們原則上的支持。
We have also consulted the Labour Advisory Board LAB on five employment - related recommendations; LAB in principle supported the Government to take forward those recommendations
有關條文經修訂後，將更清晰地保障授乳母親在指定範疇，例如僱傭及提供貨品、服務及設施等方面，免受直接及間接歧視。
After the relevant amendments to the provisions are made clear safeguard could be provided for breastfeeding mothers against direct and indirect discrimination on the ground of her breastfeeding in specified fields such as employment the provision of goods facilities and services
為全面保障所有授乳婦女，餵哺母乳的建議定義不只涵蓋餵哺母乳的行為，亦包括集乳和授乳母親的身份。
In order to afford comprehensive protection to all breastfeeding women the proposed definition of breastfeeding will not only cover the act of breastfeeding but also the expression of milk and the status of being a breastfeeding mother
這有助創造更有利的環境，讓授乳婦女繼續全面和平等地參與社會和經濟活動，包括在授乳期間持續就業或重投職場。
It will also be conducive to creating a more enabling environment for breastfeeding women to continue their full and equal social and economic participation including staying in or re - joining the workforce while breastfeeding
此外，《條例草案》將在種族歧視及騷擾方面提供更妥善的保障。
Moreover the Bill will improve the enhancement of protection from racial discrimination and harassment
舉例來說，有關條文生效後，任何人將不得基於與某人在真正的家庭基礎上共同生活的人、某人的照料者，以及與其有業務、體育或消閒關係的人的種族，而直接歧視或騷擾該人。
For instance after the enactment of the relevant provisions it will be unlawful for a person to discriminate against directly or harass an associate of the another person who is living with the person on a genuine domestic basis a carer of the person or another person who is in a business sporting or recreational relationship with the person on ground of their race
至於被誤認為屬某種族群體而受到歧視或者騷擾的受害人，亦將受到新加入的條文所保障。
Besides a person who is discriminated against or harassed due to a mistaken perception of hisher race will also be protected under the newly added provisions
總的來說，各項加強免受種族歧視和騷擾方面的建議均有助促進種族多 元和共融，藉以為不同種族群體或族裔的家庭建立緊密融和的社交網絡。
All in all the proposed enhancement of protection from racial discrimination and harassment also promotes racial diversity and harmony thereby creating a cohesive social network for families of different racial groups or ethnic origins
為鼓勵市民盡早儲蓄作退休之用，以應對長壽風險，財政司司長在2018-2019年度財政預算案演辭中建議為延期年金保費或強積金自願性供款提供扣稅優惠。
In the 2018 - 2019 Budget Speech the Financial Secretary suggested introducing tax concessions for deferred annuity premiums and Mandatory Provident Fund MPF Voluntary Contributions to encourage the public to save more for retirement as early as possible with a view to managing longevity risks
為實施此項措施，《條例草案》會修訂《稅務條例》，使納稅人就繳付合資格年金保費和作出強積金可扣稅自願性供款，享有薪俸稅或個人入息稅扣減。
In order to implement this measure the Bill will amend the Inland Revenue Ordinance to the effect that taxpayers can enjoy tax deductions under salaries tax and personal assessment for the payment of eligible annuity premiums and the making of MPF Tax Deductible Voluntary Contributions TVCs
同時，《條例草案》亦會修訂《強制性公積金計劃條例》及相關附屬法例，為設立"可扣稅自願性供款帳戶"以持有可扣稅自願性供款和相關規定訂定條文。
Besides the Bill will also amend the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance and the related subsidiary legislation so as to provide for the establishment of TVC accounts for keeping TVCs and the related regulations
就每名納稅人的稅務扣除額上限，《條例草案》建議為每年6萬元。
The Bill suggests that for each taxpayer the maximum tax deductible limit will be 60,000 per year
這建議是經充分考慮業界和議員的意見後擬定，相比起原來建議的36,000元，大幅增加達67%。
This proposal was made after sufficient consideration of the industrys and Members views with the limit remarkably increased by 67 % when compared with the original proposal of 36,000
我留意到近日的新聞報道，市民、業界和議員普遍支持政府目前的建議。
I notice from the recent media reports that the public the industry and Members generally support this proposal from the Government
值得留意的是，有關稅務扣除額上限是強積金可扣稅自願性供款和延期年金保費合計可享的扣除總額，以提供更大彈性。
It is worth noting that the maximum tax deductible limit will be an aggregate limit for MPF TVCs and deferred annuity premiums for greater flexibility
換言之，納稅人只作出強積金可扣稅自願性供款，或只購買合資格延期年金，抑或同時作出強積金可扣稅自願性供款和購買合資格延期年金，都可在 薪俸稅及個人入息課稅下申請稅務扣除，最多為6萬元。
In other words whether a taxpayer makes MPF TVCs or purchases a qualifying deferred annuity or makes MPF TVCs and purchases a qualifying deferred annuity as well the taxpayer can still claim deductions under salaries tax and personal assessment up to the cap of 60,000
市民可根據自身的財務狀況、退休理財需要和風險承擔能力等因素，決定以何種方式儲蓄，而享有扣稅優惠。
A person can decide his way of saving to enjoy tax deductions in accordance with factors like his own financial conditions post - retirement financial needs and risk taking capacity
此外，年金容許聯名年金領取人，可方便夫婦規劃他們的退休生活。
Besides allowing joint annuitants an annuity is a convenient financial tool for a married couple to plan for their retirement
基於這個考慮，我們建議無論是夫婦作為聯名年金領取人，抑或是納稅人或其配偶作為單一年金領取人，該納稅人均可就有關的延期年金保費申請稅務扣除。
Based on this consideration we propose that a taxpayer can claim tax deductions for deferred annuity premiums covering his or her spouse as joint annuitant or either the taxpayer or the taxpayers spouse as a sole annuitant
須繳稅的夫婦之間亦可分配延期年金保費的稅務扣除，以申請合共12萬元的扣除總額，前提是每名納稅人所申請的扣除額不超過個人上限，即6萬元。
A taxpaying couple can also allocate tax deductions for deferred annuity premiums amongst themselves in order to claim the total deductions of 120,000 provided that the deductions claimed by each taxpayer do not exceed the individual limit which is 60,000
可扣稅自願性供款會有保存規定，即在一般情況，只可在65歲或以後提取。
TVCs will be subject to the preservation requirements that means under general circumstances withdrawal is allowed only at or after the age of 65
而合資格的延期年金必須在產品設計上有以退休儲蓄為目的的特性，例如總保費不能太低，年金期不可太短，而且須符合一些保障年金持有人的披露要求，例如產品的內部回報率等。
The product design of an eligible deferred annuity must be characterized for retirement saving purpose . For example the total premium cannot be too low the period of annuity cannot be too short and it has to be in line with the disclosure requirements for the protection of annuity holders such as the internal rate of return of a product
政府已經委託保險業監管局就合資格延期年金發出指引。
The Insurance Authority IA has been tasked to issue guidelines in respect of eligible deferred annuities
我必須強調，為退休生活作出財務規劃，最理想是有一籃子的理財工具，延期年金或強積金可扣稅自願性供款未必適合所有人士。
I have to emphasize that in terms of financial planning for retirement it is best to have a basket of financial management instruments and deferred annuities or MPF TVCs may not be suitable for everyone
市民應考慮不同因素，例如流動現金的需要、遺贈動機、財政紀律和其他替代投資選項等，選擇適合自己的退休理財工具。
A member of the public should consider different factors such as liquidity needs bequest motive financial discipline and other investment alternatives when choosing the financial management instruments suitable for his own retirement purpose
市民亦要明白投資在強積金，需要承擔投資風險。
He also has to understand the need to take investment risks when investing in MPF
至於延期年金是一份長期保險合約，目的是要有安穩的收入，而不是追求高回報；而在合約期未滿前退單，可能會招致損失。
A deferred annuity is a long - term insurance contract . The holder should aim at a stable stream of income instead of pursuing a high return and he may suffer loss if he terminates the contract before it is expired
為了讓社會大眾更了解年金產品和可扣稅強積金自願性供款，以及怎樣評估不同退休規劃工具，以符合個人需要，保監局、強制性公積金計劃管理局將會聯同業界和投資者教育中心推展公眾教育。
IA and the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority MPFA will collaborate with the industry and the Investor Education Centre in promoting public education so that the general public can understand more about annuity products and MPF TVCs and how to assess different retirement planning instruments to suit their own needs
保監局和積金局亦會密切監察中介人的銷售手法。
IA and MPFA will also continue to closely monitor the point - of - sale conduct of intermediaries
如立法會通過《條例草案》，有關稅務扣除將由2019-2020課稅年度起生效。
If the Bill is endorsed by the Legislative Council the tax reductions concerned will come into effect from the year of assessment of 2019 - 2020
主席，我懇請各位議員支持《條例草案》。
President I implore Honourable Members to support the Bill
我相信在這方面，特區政府也可參考，學習如何吸引青年才俊到來，政府除了提供良好的法治環境外，在經濟及住屋方面亦可以提供一些補助。
The SAR Government can make reference to these approaches and learn how to attract young talents to come to Hong Kong . Apart from providing an environment with a sound rule of law the Government can also provide subsidies on the economic and housing fronts
國家對於大灣區的布局，其實也參考了以往東京灣、紐約灣區及舊金山灣區的成功例子，可見團結就是力量，可以善用不同地方的不同專長取長補短，增加生產力。
In designing the layout of the Greater Bay Area the State has made reference to the successful examples of Tokyo Bay New York Bay and San Francisco Bay . These examples prove that unity is power . They have made good use of the expertise in different places to complement each other and boost productivity
我相信很多香港市民都知道基於土地問題，香港要發展工業是困難的，如果大灣區可以配合，利用那裏的人才和勞工，我相信會是一個好的發展方向。
I believe many Hong Kong people are aware of the difficulty in developing industry in Hong Kong due to shortage of land . If the Greater Bay Area can play a part here with its talents and labour force it will be a good direction for development
事實上，港珠澳大橋及高鐵的開通，正好配合各方面的發展。
As a matter of fact the commissioning of the Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bright and the Express Rail Link is opportune in that they can tie in with various developments
其實，一個地方要發展，基建及交通網絡必須先行，我們已經具備這優勢，我們的"1小時生活圈"可紓緩將來的交通需求。
In order to develop a place we must develop its infrastructure and transport network first . We already possess this edge . Our one - hour living circle can alleviate our future transport demand
香港的樓價這麼 高，有些長輩可以利用這個"1小時生活圈"，在內地尋找居所，配合良好的醫療，我相信亦有幫助。
The property prices are very high in Hong Kong . With good health care support elderly people can take advantage of this one - hour living circle and look for residence in the Mainland . I believe this will also be helpful
最後，我想談談融入方面，我剛才聽到有非建制派議員提到融入，我們是香港人，也是中國人。
Last but not least I wish to talk about integration . I heard just now a non - establishment Member mention integration . We are Hong Kong people but we are also Chinese people
我相信如果有人問，我們在香港，我們便是香港人，如果再問深入一點，我們都是大灣區人，也是中國人。
I believe if we are asked who we are we will say we are Hong Kong people as we are in Hong Kong; but if we are asked further we are all people of the Greater Bay Area and also Chinese people
主席，我多謝林健鋒議員就立法會跨事務委員會職務訪問團前往粵港澳大灣區的職務考察報告所動議的議案。
President I wish to thank Mr Jeffrey LAM for moving the motion on the Report of the Legislative Councils joint - Panel delegation on its duty visit to the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area
主席，大灣區建設是國家進一步改革開放進程中的重要發展戰略，亦是中央保持香港長期繁榮穩定的重大決策，目標是進一步深化 粵港澳合作，推動區域經濟協同發展，並讓大灣區成為宜居、宜業、宜遊的優質生活圈。
President the building of the Greater Bay Area is an important development strategy in the countrys further reform and opening - up process and also a major decision of the Central Government for maintaining long - term prosperity and stability in Hong Kong . The plan is geared to further deepening cooperation among Guangdong Hong Kong and Macao fostering synergistic economic development in the region and developing the Greater Bay Area into a quality living circle that is suitable for living working and tourism
大灣區包括香港和澳門兩個特別行政區，以及廣東省9個城市，總面積達56,000平方公里，人口逾6,900萬。
The Greater Bay Area consists of the two Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao and nine Guangdong cities covering a total area of 56 000 sq km with a population size of over 69 million people
大灣區的地區生產總值超過1萬5,000億美元，經濟增長強勁，更擁有全球最密集的海港群和空港群，發展潛力龐大。
The Gross Domestic Product of the Greater Bay Area amounts to over US1,500 billion and its economic growth is very strong . Besides it is also equipped with a seaport cluster and an airport cluster with the highest density in the world and immense development potential
隨着大灣區內大型基礎建設，包括廣深港高速鐵路香港段、港珠澳大橋及蓮塘/香園圍口岸相繼開通，香港與澳門及大灣區的內地城市之間會有更大的協同效應，為整個區域創造更多發展機遇。
Following the commissioning of massive infrastructure facilities in the Greater Bay Area one after another including the Hong Kong Section of the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link the Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge and the LiantangHeung Yuen Wai Cross - boundary Control Point Hong Kong Macao and Mainland cities in the Greater Bay Area may attain greater synergy and create more development opportunities in the whole region
只要大灣區內的粵港澳三地能充分發揮互補優勢，明確各城市的發展定位，必定能提升整個大灣區的全球競爭力。
As long as Guangdong Hong Kong and Macao in the Greater Bay Area can achieve full and mutual complementarity and the various cities can clearly define their positioning in the development process the global competitiveness of the entire Greater Bay Area can definitely be enhanced
事實上，與國際上其他地方相比，大灣區的人口及面積均遠超紐約、三藩市和東京灣區，機場及港口吞吐量均為世界灣區之首。
Actually a comparison with other places of the world shows that when it comes to population size and geographical coverage the Greater Bay Area is way ahead of the New York metropolitan area the San Francisco Bay Area and the Tokyo Bay Area and it ranks the top among other bay areas worldwide in airport and seaport throughput
紐約、三藩市、東京灣區分別為金融、科技、產業樞紐，而大灣區則三者兼備：香港為國際金融、航運、貿易中心；深圳為創新及科技樞紐，而其他廣東省城市則着力發展先進製造業。
The New York metropolitan area the San Francisco Bay Area and the Tokyo Bay Area are respectively a financial hub a technology hub and an industry hub whereas the Greater Bay Area is a combination of the three Hong Kong is an international financial centre maritime centre and trade centre; Shenzhen is an innovation and technology hub and other Guangdong cities are focusing on the development of an advanced manufacturing industry
大灣區亦會拓闊香港居民的生活空間，使大灣區成為香港廣闊的腹地，成為宜居、宜業、宜遊的優質生活圈。
The Greater Bay Area will expand the living space of Hong Kong residents and become a vast hinterland for Hong Kong and a quality living circle that is suitable for living working and tourism