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正如香港亦在1980年代工業北移後經歷經濟轉型，當年有大量勞動人口失業，因此政府成立僱員再培訓局。
One comparable example is that after the relocation of industries to the north in the 1980s Hong Kong experienced economic restructuring and many workers became unemployed so the Government set up the Employees Retraining Board
香港將來應如何安置剩餘的勞動力呢？
What arrangements should be drawn up by Hong Kong for its surplus workers in the future?
當人力資源的價值越來越低時，工資便會下降，但持有資產的有錢人卻可以投資在人工智能和機械人上，透過機器不斷為他們製造財富。
As the value of human resources declines further wages will also fall but rich people with assets may invest in AI and machinery whereby they may keep creating wealth for themselves
如是者，社會的財富分配便可能出現比現時更不公平的趨勢，遑論有公司會利用人工智能作為噱頭集資，再進行資產炒作等。
Should this happen wealth distribution in society may show a trend that is even more unfair than it is now to speak less of the use of AI by some companies as a gimmick for raising funds for subsequent speculation in assets
有見及此，我認為社會應對這方面有所準備，防範有人在市場上以資本進行智能化作出壟斷。
In view of this I think the community should prepare itself for all this so as to prevent market monopoly through capital investment in intelligentization
例如，公共設施最重要的其實是設施的內容，並非grand、漂亮或輝煌的建築物才好。
For example the most important thing about public facilities is actually their contents and it is not true to say that grand good - looking or extravagant buildings must always be good
我想先在第一節討論抗疫的工作。
First of all I would like to discuss the anti - pandemic efforts in the first session
在疫情下，飲食業艱苦經營。
As the COVID - 19 pandemic prevails the catering sector has been struggling hard to survive
其實，過時過節，尤其是農曆新年，難道不辦花市，市民便不會湧至花墟買花嗎？
Therefore regarding the Secretarys remarks made last week about the suspension of the Lunar New Year fairs for fear of gathering of crowds I would like to tell the Secretary that during festive seasons in particular the Lunar New Year―will the public not flock to flower markets to buy flowers even if the flower fair is suspended?
我們已由2003年的"十項全能"，做到今時今日的"十四項全能"，能做的，都已做足了。
From a 10 - pronged approach in 2003 to the 14 - pronged approach today we have done everything we can
事實上，去年3月、4月時，我是最早提出的一位。
In fact I was the first one to make this point in March or April last year
我希望局長同樣可以從善如流，其實可以按實際情況細分，不要"一刀切"，如此的話，即使不是所有行業也能做生意，但至少能給 予多個行業生存的空間。
I hope that the Secretary can also heed our advice this time . Really it is advisable to break down the whole task into smaller ones according to the actual situation rather than adopt an across - the - board approach . This way quite a lot of sectors will have the room for survival at least even though not all sectors can go on doing business
過年過節，找不到工作、沒有收入我現在說的，不獨是我們的中小企僱主，其實最可憐的，是飲食業員工，他們現在已無法支撐下去，說得難聽點，在過去數月，可以借的都借了，現在已賒借無門，希望局長不要再漠視他們的需要。
No job with no income during festive season and the Lunar New Year holidays―what I am talking about now is not only the employers running SMEs but also the most miserable of all the employees of the catering sector who can no longer support themselves . To put it bluntly they have borrowed money from all sources available over the past few months but now they just cannot find a way to obtain credit . I do hope the Secretary will stop ignoring their needs
當然，這也是一件好事，因為在訪京後，她再到廣州及深圳與當地領導會面，其後便將一些國家政策納入施政報告。
Of course this would do us good because she went over to Guangzhou and Shenzhen to meet with the leaders there following her visit to Beijing after which she incorporated some national policies into her policy address
我稍後再與大家談談，但現時最重要的，就是如何遏止疫情。
Let me discuss that later but the most important thing now is how to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease
如果特區政府的目標是"清零"當然，這是個非常好的目標，只是在現實環境中，"清零"是不可能的事。
If the SAR Governments goal is to achieve zero infection―of course such a goal is really well justified and yet this will only mean a mission impossible in reality
現時，特區政府在施政方面，總是拖拖拉拉、"唔湯唔水"的，致使出現目前的困局。
At present the SAR Government has been without taking the most effective actions dragging its feet in its administration which has led to the present predicament
這是不應該發生的，不管特區政府作出多少賠償，亦無法彌補。
This should not have happened and is something the SAR Government can never make up for no matter how much compensation it has offered
因此，我期望特區政府能在這段期間，認真了解每個行業的處境。
Therefore I hope the SAR Government will seriously seek an understanding of the actual situation of each trade during this period
我想集中說施政報告第二段。
I would like to focus on part II of the Policy Address
在中央政府全力支持下，許多事宜我們均可以提出，尤其是粵港澳大灣區的發展。
With the full support of the Central Government there are so many issues that we can raise in particular the development of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area GBA
第一，當然是繼續發揮其國際金融中心的角色。
First Hong Kong should of course continue to play its role as an international financial centre
如果今天我們與珠海機場合作，甚至入股，參與其管理，這對於未來香港的國際航空樞紐地位，必然會有好處。
If we seek cooperation with Zhuhai Airport today or even take an equity stake in it so as to engage in its management it will certainly be beneficial to Hong Kongs future status as an international aviation hub
嚴格來說，我們不及深圳地大；人才亦未必夠深圳多；而錢財，深圳也有不少。
Strictly speaking we are not as big as Shenzhen in terms of land area; we may not have as many talents as Shenzhen; and as to money Shenzhen also has plenty
然而，為何要讓香港成為大灣區或全國的國際科技創新中心呢？
Yet why Hong Kong is still selected to be established as an international innovation and technology hub in GBA or of the whole country?
因此，特區政府應告知商界和廣大市民香港在大灣區發展的藍圖和兩個特區加上9個城市是甚麼回事。
Therefore the SAR Government should inform the business sector as well as the general public of such a blueprint and what the two SARs plus nine cities 92 are all about
實際上，大灣區包含3個關稅區、兩個特區及3套不同的法律制度：中國內地、香港和澳門的法律制度。
In reality GBA comprises three customs territories two SARs and three different legal systems those of Mainland of China Hong Kong and Macao
我現時稍作總結：大灣區的發展對香港有利，我希望特區政府會爭取香港成為大灣區的龍頭，因為我們確實具備這個能力，而廣東省的9個城市，我敢說他們沒有能力做得到。
I conclude for the time being by saying that the development of GBA is beneficial to Hong Kong and I hope that the SAR Government will endeavour to make Hong Kong the leader of GBA because we do have all the makings of a leader and I dare say that none of the nine cities in Guangdong Province has that capability
政府為了防疫抗疫先後用了超過3,000億元救災，庫房自然大受影響。
In order to prevent and combat the pandemic the Government has spent an aggregate amount of over 300 billion on relief efforts which inevitably has a huge impact on the public coffers
今個財政年度截至去年12月底，已出現3,100億元赤字，財政儲備急降至8,400多億元，真是史無前例。
As of the end of December last year the current fiscal year has seen a deficit of 310 billion and the fiscal reserves have plummeted to just more than 840 billion which is indeed unprecedented in history
面對如此惡劣的環境，施政報告既要回應社會訴求，同時亦要為振興經濟做好準備，實際上有很大的難度和掣肘。
In the face of such an adverse environment the Policy Address has to respond to the aspirations of society and at the same time make good preparations to rev up the economy . This will be accompanied by great difficulties and constraints in actual practice
不過，我認為今次施政報告在民生和經濟上亦有一些實際建議，很用心，有質素。
However I consider the current Policy Address to be a dedicated high - quality piece of work because it has also offered some concrete proposals on peoples livelihood and the economy
正如代理主席剛才所說，採納了建制派議員的建議，在目前香港政府財政緊絀的時候，擱置向財務委員會申請開設首長級職位，以便財委會騰出較多時間詳細審批市民關注的工程項目，令香港可以加快推動建設工作。
As Deputy President said just now it has adopted the proposal of the pro - establishment Members to shelve the applications to the Finance Committee FC for the creation of directorate posts at the current time when the Hong Kong Government is financially stretched so that FC can spare more time to attend to details when vetting and approving works projects of public concern and thus expedite the construction work in Hong Kong
老實說，現時很多市民失業或開工不足，在此情況下，政府若仍表示要開設高官職位，叫議員如何支持呢？
To be honest under the current circumstances where many people are unemployed or underemployed if the Government still indicates a wish to create high - ranking official posts how can Members support it?
所以，政府迅速叫停開設首長級職位，財委會便有更多時間審批工程項目。
Therefore now that the Government has quickly halted the creation of directorate posts FC will have more time to vet and approve works projects
製造基層職位絕對有必要，特首從善如流值得肯定。
It is absolutely necessary to create jobs for the grass roots
此外，施政報告提及公營部門改革，要求精簡行政程序，包括落實精簡土地審批程序、加快地契修訂和其他審批，將目前架床疊屋的土地審批制度精簡化，大大加快推出土地時間。
The Chief Executive deserves recognition for being receptive to good advice . In addition the Policy Address mentions public sector reform and the requirement to streamline administrative procedures including making concrete efforts to streamline land development approval processes as well as expedite the approval processes for lease modifications and other applications so that the current bureaucratic mechanism for land approval will be streamlined to greatly speed up the availability of land
我發覺這一點在社會上沒有多少人討論，但我認為這差不多是整份施政報告最大的亮點。
While noticing that this point has not been discussed much in the community I find it to be almost the biggest highlight in the entire Policy Address
我覺得香港市民要真正看到問題癥結，並且肯落力推動政府做這些實事才會有用。
I think it will be helpful only if Hong Kong people really see the crux of the problem and are willing to push the Government to do these concrete things
事實上，改革需要很大決心才能成事。
In fact it takes dogged determination to make reform succeed
取消或簡化過時的審批程序，可以提高政府效率，減省所需人手，亦可讓市民感受到政府服務有所改善，實在是多贏局面。
Eliminating or streamlining outdated approval procedures will enhance the Governments efficiency reduce manpower requirement and induce a feeling among the public that government services have improved which is actually a multi - win situation
我相信政府現在做事，需要說服各級公務員打破傳統的工作慣例，接受新的改革，因為欠缺公務員的支持，改革是很難成功的。
I believe that to achieve anything now the Government needs to convince civil servants at all levels to break with conventional work practices and accept new reforms because reforms can hardly succeed without their support
改革從來不容易，但如果能夠根根本本地辦成這件事，對香港是大好的事情，絕對能夠提升香港的競爭力，而提升香港競爭力是香港現時最需要的工作，因為我們已蹉跎10多年時間， 長時間內部鬥爭。
Reform is never easy but if we can achieve it in its true sense it will definitely do Hong Kong a great favour by enhancing our competitiveness which is currently the most pressing task for Hong Kong because we have wasted more than a decade in long - lasting infighting
現時政局比較穩定，我相信是時候大力研究如何加強競爭，才是市民之福。
Now that the political situation is more stable I believe it is time for us to look at ways to strengthen our competitiveness and this is ultimately a blessing to the public
此外，施政報告還有其他亮點，特首宣布覓得可以興建316,000個公營房屋單位的330公頃土地，可以滿足10年公營房屋的需要，較2019年的估算，足足增加44,000個單位。
The Policy Address has other highlights as well . The Chief Executive has announced that 330 hectares of land have been identified for providing 316 000 public housing units to meet the demand in the coming 10 years a significant increase of 44 000 units over the 2019 estimate
自從政府2014年公布《長遠房屋策略》以來，今次是公營房屋供應量首次達標。
This is the first time since the Government announced the Long Term Housing Strategy in 2014 that the public housing supply has reached the target
事實上，社會在2018年經歷土地大辯論，但一直苦無對策，政府今次終於排除萬難覓得足夠土地，一點也不容易，但很可惜，同樣聽不到社會有很多的掌聲。
In fact despite going through the big debate on land supply in 2018 the community has been struggling to find a solution . This time against all odds the Government has finally identified sufficient land . This is no mean feat at all
雖然供應量要待5年後才會有顯著增加，因為建築需時，但對輪候公屋的市民而言，始終是一大喜訊，同時為社會帶來正面信息，證明政府有能力提供足夠土地。
Unfortunately however there is not much applause from the community either . Although it will take five years of time - consuming construction before there is a significant increase in supply the news is great after all for those on the Waiting List for public housing . Meanwhile it has sent a positive message to the community that the Government is capable of providing sufficient land
如果政府推行如此重大的改革、推行重大改變社會面貌的工作，也得不到鼓勵，只有不斷的批評，我認為莫說是政府，即使是普通人也提不起勁工作。
If the Government receives no encouragement and hears nothing but constant criticisms even for carrying out such a major reform and advancing efforts that will bring great changes to the social landscape I think that even ordinary people let alone the Government will lack motivation to work
我相信今次是扭轉土地長期供應不足的第一步，稍後政府繼續推動多項措施，包括發展棕地、土地共享、研究"明日大嶼"、近岸填海和發展岩洞等。
I believe that this is the first step in reversing the long - term shortage of land supply . The Government will soon press ahead with a number of measures including the development of brownfield sites land sharing the study on Lantau Tomorrow near - shore reclamation and rock cavern development
如果各項計劃都能夠成功落實，香港居住困難的問題可以得到逐步解決。
If all these measures are successfully implemented the housing difficulties in Hong Kong will gradually be resolved
香港社會必須明白，市民安居樂業，社會才會安定繁榮，香港將來才有希望。
The Hong Kong community must understand that the prerequisite for stability and prosperity in society and a hopeful future for Hong Kong is that people enjoy peace in life and find contentment at work
今次達標，相信政府已經用盡九牛二虎之力，但最終解決香港房屋的問題，實在有賴整個社會的全力支持。
I believe that the Government has moved heaven and earth to achieve the target this time but the ultimate solution to Hong Kongs housing problem indeed relies on the full support of the community as a whole
今次施政報告採納了我一向的建議，便是待疫情穩定之後，政府需要推出大型海外宣傳推廣策略，向全球商務人士、投資者、研究人員和人才推廣香港。
The current Policy Address has adopted my long - standing suggestion that when the pandemic situation stabilizes the Government should roll out large - scale publicity and promotion strategies to promote Hong Kong to businessmen investors entrepreneurs researchers and talents around the world
事實上，香港近年成為中美博弈的磨心，加上社會出現大型動亂，動盪不安，中央訂立了《香港國安法》，香港才得以回復平靜，但部分外國政府及政治組織大肆抹黑香港，國際社會極度關注香港的法治及營商環境。
In fact in recent years Hong Kong has become piggy in the middle of the Sino - US arm wrestling and for good measure suffered from social turmoil due to the occurrence of large - scale unrest . It was not until the Central Authorities enacted the National Security Law for Hong Kong that calm returned to Hong Kong . However some foreign governments and political organizations have been wantonly smearing Hong Kong and the international community is extremely concerned about the rule of law and the business environment in Hong Kong
所以，我建議政府主動出擊，制訂詳細的解說計劃，向國際社會作出推廣，以鞏固本港國際金融及商業中心的地位。
Therefore I suggest that the Government should go on the attack by drawing up a detailed explanation plan and promoting it to the international community so as to consolidate Hong Kongs status as an international financial and business centre
事實上，香港若要維持國際大都會及金融中心的地位，吸引和挽留國際投資者非常重要。
In fact attracting and retaining international investors is very important if Hong Kong is to maintain its status as an international metropolis and financial centre
根據政府統計處的最新資料，駐外公司由前年的9,040間下跌至9,025間，當中地區總部由前年的1,541間下跌至1,504間，聘用總人數亦由49萬人下跌至48萬人；雖然整體跌幅不算嚴重，但已響起警號。
According to the latest data from the Census and Statistics Department the number of business operations in Hong Kong with parent companies located outside Hong Kong has dropped from 9 040 two years ago to 9 025 among which the number of regional headquarters has dropped from 1 541 two years ago to 1 504 and the total number of persons employed has fallen from 490 000 to 480 000
過去幾年，來港做生意的公司數目不斷上升，去年卻打破了持續升勢，由升轉跌，而且調查顯示有4%的公司表明會遷出香港，有21%的公司表明仍未決定是否留港發展，情況令人憂慮。
The overall decline though not considered significant has sounded an alarm . The number of foreign companies doing business in Hong Kong had been rising over the past few years until last year when the upward trend reversed . Besides the survey shows that 4 % of the companies have expressed an intention to relocate outside Hong Kong and 21 % have indicated that they remain undecided about whether to stay in Hong Kong for business development
所以，我希望政府能夠主動向國際投資者解釋香港的實況，因為國際投資者得到有關香港的信息，其實大部分都很片面或者不正確。
This situation is concerning . Therefore I hope that the Government will proactively explain to international investors the real situation in Hong Kong considering that most of the information they receive about Hong Kong is actually very one - sided or incorrect
如果可以，政府應該當面解釋清楚，或許可以消除國際商界的誤解。
If possible the Government should give the international business community a clear explanation face to face so as to possibly dispel their misunderstandings
同時，除了解釋之外，最好能夠大力推動總部經濟，例如效法新加坡的做法，為有意來港投資的人士提供貼身服務，爭取投資者來港，以換取投資者增聘更多香港本地員工。
At the same time apart from explanation it is also advisable to promote headquarters economy for example by following in Singapores footsteps to provide personalized services to those interested in investing in Hong Kong with a view to attracting investors to Hong Kong in exchange for their recruitment of more local staff
代理主席，以下我想集中談談保險界關心的問題。
Deputy President next I would like to focus on issues of concern to the insurance industry
保險業一直爭取進軍大灣區，以推動保險業持續發展。
The insurance industry has long been striving to make inroads into the Greater Bay Area in order to push forward the sustainable development of the insurance industry
特首在施政報告中帶來好消息，特首的大力支持為業界成功爭取到就香港保險設立售後服務中心，已獲內地政府明確支持，將來可為持有香港保單的港澳和內地居民提供諮詢、理賠及續保等全方位支持。
In the Policy Address the Chief Executive has brought the good news that with her total support we have secured explicit support from the Mainland Government for Hong Kongs insurance industry to establish after - sales service centres to provide Hong Kong Macao and Mainland residents holding Hong Kong policies with comprehensive support in different areas including enquiries claims and renewal of policies
此外，香港的私家車亦可進入大灣區，香港車輛將獲得"等效先認"，業界對此深表歡迎，並且會利用是次機會，爭取打開大灣區的廣闊市場，同時繼續爭取其他大灣區計劃，包括醫保通計劃、壽險通計劃，以至中港居民可互相購買兩地保險產品等。
In addition Hong Kong private cars will also be allowed to enter the Greater Bay Area and Hong Kong vehicles will be granted unilateral recognition . The industry greatly welcomes these initiatives and will make use of this opportunity to press for the opening up of a wide market in the Greater Bay Area . At the same time it will continue to strive for other schemes to be rolled out in the Greater Bay Area including Health Insurance Connect Life Insurance Connect and the possibility for Hong Kong and Mainland residents to purchase insurance products from each others sides
事實上，有關計劃可以讓保險業作長遠發展，為本港經濟作出貢獻，同時又能開創大量優質職位，十分值得我們爭取。
In fact such schemes are well worth striving for because they will enable long - term development of the insurance industry thus contributing to Hong Kongs economy while creating a large number of quality jobs
事實上，大灣區將來會有更多中港保險項目，實在必要有一個專業並能代表業界的組織參與各項商討渠道，我希望政府落實這項建議。
In fact as there will be more insurance products in the Greater Bay Area covering both the Mainland and Hong Kong in the future it is indeed necessary to have a professional body representing the industry to take part in various discussion channels . I urge the Government to implement this proposal
此外，受到疫情打擊，香港社會經濟元氣大傷，保險業亦難以避免。
In addition Hong Kongs economy has been brought to its knees by the pandemic and the insurance industry is hardly an exception
目前，內地客戶未能來港投保，對業界有很大影響。
The current fact that Mainland customers are unable to come to Hong Kong to take out insurance has a huge impact on the industry
中港經濟息息相關，中港長期處於閉關的狀況，其實絕對影響着香港的經濟。
Given the deep economic ties between Hong Kong and the Mainland the prolonged boundary closures on both sides definitely have a bearing on the economy of Hong Kong
香港本地市場有限，國內客戶對各行各業來說也是非常重要的客源。
Since Hong Kongs local market is limited Mainland customers are an important source of customers for various sectors . Resumption of cross - boundary activities is of paramount importance to the economy
恢復通關對經濟至為重要，業界當然明白現時在疫情持續爆發的情況下，不可能恢復通關，但希望政府做好防疫抗疫的工作，大家齊心抗疫，以求在疫情減退時，盡快做到疫情"清零"，及早恢復兩地的經濟來往；希望政府為了恢復經濟，做好一切準備；更希望政府與內地有 關部門商討，研究便利國內客戶購買香港保險的方法。
While certainly understanding that it is impossible to resume cross - border activities at this time when the outbreaks persist the industry hopes that the Government will with concerted efforts of the public do a good job of preventing and combating the pandemic with a view to achieving zero infection as soon as possible when the pandemic abates so that it will not take long for the economic exchanges between the two places to be resumed . I also hope that the Government will make all the preparations for the recovery of the economy . More than that I hope that the Government will discuss with the relevant Mainland authorities to explore ways to facilitate the purchase of Hong Kongs insurance products by Mainland customers
還是可以有更好的渠道？例如在電子平台投保。
Or is there a better way such as taking out insurance on an electronic platform?
這次疫情嚴重打擊保險業，特別在長期保險方面，2020年首3季新做保險的保費，比之前同期下跌了29.4%，保費減少了410億元，當中除了因為國內市民未能來港投保外，更因為保險業傳統上採取面對面的銷售方式；疫情之下大家都避免接觸，令銷售難以進行。
The current pandemic has dealt a severe blow to the insurance industry particularly in the case of long - term insurance business where new office premiums in the first three quarters of 2020 fell by 29.4 % over the corresponding period in 2019 amounting to a decrease of 41 billion . This is not only because Mainland people are unable to come to Hong Kong to take out insurance but also more pointedly because the insurance industry has traditionally adopted a face - to - face sales approach with which sales are difficult to come by when people avoid contact with each other amid the pandemic
面對這些經營困難，業界十分努力將危機化為契機。
In the face of these operational difficulties the industry has worked very hard to turn the crisis into an opportunity
在保險業監管局的批准及協助下，業界推出網上或遙距銷售平台，銷售一些獲准的產品，包括醫保及延期年金，市場反應非常良好。
With the approval and assistance of the Insurance Authority the industry has launched online or remote sales platforms to sell some approved products including health insurance and deferred annuities . They have received an excellent market response
業界希望將來繼續採用這種銷售方式，亦能夠與傳統的銷售雙軌並行，但亦要修改很多合規條款，而且需要龐大資金，所以我希望政府可以在法例上及審批方面配合。
The industry wishes to continue with this sales approach in the future while being able to work in parallel with the traditional sales approach but this also entails amendment to many compliance conditions as well as huge capital . Therefore I urge the Government to offer support in terms of legislation as well as vetting and approval procedures
施政報告亦提到政府應高瞻遠矚，更好地完善現行的政策及措施，為各行各業拆牆鬆綁。
The Policy Address has also mentioned that the Government should be visionary improve existing policies and measures and remove barriers for our industries
香港近年的營商環境有轉差跡象，保險業的經營很困難。
As the business environment in Hong Kong has shown signs of deterioration in recent years the insurance industry is struggling to stay afloat
近年監管機構的合規條款不斷增加，而且條款越來越"辣"。
In recent years the regulatory bodies have increased the number of compliance conditions which are ever increasing in harshness
保險業除了要支付高昂的合規成本，更被這些條款捆綁，直接影響我們的營運，希望政府能夠參考競爭對手新加坡的做法，即是說，一方面我們基本上符合國際的要求，但在這個框架之下，如何維持一個比較寬鬆的環境，以配合本地的實際情況，例如將追循的時間拉長，讓大家有更多時間配合，或者針對本地的實際情況作其他彈性處理，這些也是希望政府能夠做到的工作，這樣才可令業界有更大空間，亦能與國際競爭對手作比較。
In addition to being required to pay a high compliance cost the insurance industry is stymied by these conditions which have a direct impact on our operation . I hope that the Government will take a cue from the practice of our competitor Singapore . That is to say on the one hand we basically comply with international requirements but on the other hand what the Government can hopefully do is contemplate how to maintain a more relaxed environment under this framework to suit the local situation for example by extending the time for compliance to afford us more time for adaptation or by taking other flexible measures in the light of the local situation
最後，我還想說說疫情下令大批屬自僱人士的保險中介人受到嚴重打擊，各項防疫抗疫基金亦未必可以幫到他們。
Only in this way can the industry be given more room to compete with its international rivals . Lastly I would like to mention that a large group of self - employed insurance intermediaries are bearing a heavy brunt from the pandemic and even the various measures under the Anti - epidemic Fund may not be able to help them
他們原本很多都是中產人士，平日交了不少稅，但很少享受到社會福利。
Many of them were originally middle - class people rarely entitled to social welfare despite paying quite a lot of tax in normal times
目前疫情持續，政府的救濟亦以基層及前線就業人士優先，故此這一批自僱人士受惠不多，他們目前已陷入財政困難及危機。
As the pandemic persists the Government has given priority to the grass roots and frontline employees so this group of self - employed people are not much benefited and have now been plunged into financial difficulties and crisis
我們期望隨着《香港國安法》落實，並自下月起，本港市民可陸續接種疫苗，社會可恢復和諧穩定，經濟亦能重上軌道。
We hope that with the implementation of The Law of the Peoples Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and that local people will gradually be given vaccines from next month onwards social harmony and stability can be restored while the economy can be put back on track again