Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
東涌淪陷並不代表港珠澳大橋的車流量符合預期，大橋日均車流量只有大約2,600架次，遠低於政府估算的9,200架次的指標。
The fall of Tung Chung does not mean that the traffic flow of HZMB meets the estimate . The daily average traffic throughput of the Bridge is merely around 2 600 vehicles which is much lower than the estimated target of 9 200 vehicles
如果以每架次平均收費250元計算，一年只有73億元，而據有關港珠澳研究中心的學者估算，我們需要70年才能回本。
According to the average toll of 250 per vehicle it will only generate 7.3 billion in a year . Based on the calculation of the academics of a research centre studying issues related to Hong Kong Zhuhai and Macao it will take 70 years for Hong Kong to recover the cost
由於政府在規劃上沒有足夠配套，亦沒有從香港人的立場作出規劃，所以便出現東涌現時的情況。
Since the Government fails to provide adequate ancillary facilities in its planning and it has not done the planning from the perspective of the people of Hong Kong we are left to face the present situation in Tung Chung
在座有份投票通過港珠澳大橋的建制派、保皇黨也要承擔責任。
Members from the pro - establishment camp and the pro - Government camp now in this Chamber who have voted for the construction of HZMB should bear the blame
此外，施政報告第96段提到，"隨着廣深港高鐵香港段、港珠澳大橋和蓮塘新陸路口岸相繼開通，粵港澳'一小時生活圈'的布局已基本完備。
Moreover in paragraph 96 of the Policy Address it is mentioned that With the commissioning of the Hong Kong Section of the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link the Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge and the new land boundary control point at LiantangHeung Yuen Wai a one - hour living circle encompassing Guangdong Hong Kong and Macao is basically formed
中央自去年陸續宣布多項便行香港人在內地居住、工作和學習的措施"。
Since last year the Central Government has introduced a series of measures to provide facilitation for Hong Kong people living working and studying in the Mainland
這實在令香港人質疑，特區政府現正嘗試根本地改變香港的人口結構，簡而言之，就是"換血"。
This cannot but prompt the people of Hong Kong to suspect that the SAR Government is now attempting to change the demographic structure of Hong Kong at root . In gist this is population replacement
一方面，高官、建制派及保皇黨鼓勵香港人到內地安老，在大灣區買樓、工作、生活，但在制度上、在跨境基建上，則鼓勵大陸人來香港買樓居住。
On the one hand senior government officials the pro - establishment camp and the pro - Government camp encourage Hong Kong residents to spend their twilight years in the Mainland and to make home purchase to work and live in the Greater Bay Area . On the other hand the systems and cross - border infrastructure established are encouraging Mainlanders to purchase properties and settle in Hong Kong
此外，更大規模的"換血"，當然是"明日大嶼"今天多位發言的議員也提及在香港人口增長放緩，出生率下降的情況下，政府統計處的人口估算數據也顯示，2043年的822萬是人口的頂峰，其後便陸續回落至2066年的720萬。
Definitely the Lantau Tomorrow programme as mentioned by a number of Members in their speeches today is another population replacement project on a greater scale . Hong Kong is now facing low population growth and low birth rate . According to the population projections of the Census and Statistics Department Hong Kongs population will increase to a peak of 8.22 million in 2043 and then decline to 7.2 million in 2066
上屆特區政府提出填海1,000公頃，建造可以容納40萬至70萬人的中部水域人工島，為何及至現屆特首林鄭月娥提出的"明日大嶼"，即要填海1,700公頃，而她所說的居住人口竟突然大幅增至70萬至100萬人呢？
The SAR Government of the previous term proposed the reclamation of 1 000 hectares of land for the creation of artificial islands in the Central Waters to house a population of 400 000 to 700 000 . Why would the Lantau Tomorrow programme proposed by Chief Executive Carrie LAM of the current term require the reclamation of 1 700 hectares and why would the population to be housed increase significantly to 700 000 to 1 million?
這批新增超過100萬的人口從何而來？
Where does the 1 million or so population come from?
政府憑甚麼作出這項估算呢？
What is the basis of that projection of the Government?
在這方面，特區政府經年累月，從主權移交至今，從沒有提出人口藍圖來印證香港未來的發展。
In this connection for the many years after the handover the SAR Government has never put forth a population blueprint to substantiate the future development of Hong Kong
如今在沒有財務估算、沒有成本造價的情況下，特首便於施政報告內強行提出"明日大嶼"人工島填海計劃，這實在令香港人感到憤怒。
Now without the provision of financial estimate and construction costs the Chief Executive pushes through the Lantau Tomorrow artificial islands reclamation programme in the Policy Address this really makes the people of Hong Kong angry
我們看到特區政府只是面向北面，而在林鄭月娥媚共的情況下，香港人面對的住屋問題，就是她念茲在茲說的土地問題並無得到解決。
We see that the SAR Government is just looking to the North . Given the pandering attitude of Carrie LAM the housing problem faced by the people of Hong Kong that is the land problem she claims she is most concerned has not been solved
"林鄭"和團結香港基金指出，"明日大嶼"是為了解決目前的住屋危機，但如果政府打算以賣地來回本，我們也知道出租公屋的比例一 定會減少，而第一批出租公屋預計在2032年才落成，遠遠不能處理香港當下的居住問題、房屋問題、土地問題，因此這計劃未能幫助香港人，特別是基層市民"上樓"。
Yet if the Government plans to recover the costs through the sale of land we know that the ratio of public rental housing will definitely be lowered . Besides the first batch of public rental housing is expected to be completed by 2032 which is too distant to address the existing problems concerning accommodation housing and land in Hong Kong . Hence this programme cannot help the people of Hong Kong the grass roots in particular to secure accommodation
再者，"明日大嶼"人工島是逆天而行的建設。
Moreover the Lantau Tomorrow artificial islands are structures built against Heavens will
最近10年的氣候變化已令全球暖化的情況加劇，香港同樣面對海水水位上升的威脅。
In the past decade climate change has accelerated global warming and Hong Kong also faces the threat of rising sea level
在海中央興建人工島，即使不談人工島的規模，單單在面對強風、暴雨襲港時，孤島危機也會出現，市民的安全受到影響。
The construction of artificial islands in the middle of the sea not to mention the scale of the artificial islands will pose a potential risk of isolation on islands when Hong Kong is struck by violent storms and rainstorms and the safety of the public will be affected
中國大陸國家海洋局在今年1月提出，禁止嚴重破壞海洋生態環境、非涉及民生及用於商業地產開發的填海，但在這情況下，特區政府竟反其道而行，投放天價成本、淘空庫房、燃燒儲備來填海1,700公頃建造"明日大嶼"人工島。
In January this year the State Oceanic Administration announced the prohibition of reclamation which will damage the marine ecosystem does not involve peoples livelihood and is for commercial and estate development . Against this background the SAR Government acts the opposite by launching the reclamation of 1 700 hectares for the construction of the Lantau Tomorrow artificial islands by paying an astronomical cost emptying the coffers and exhausting the fiscal reserve
因此，為了香港未來20年、30年的發展，這項人工島填海計劃不能通過，所以我不能就這項致謝議案投贊成票。
Hence for the development of Hong Kong in the next 20 to 30 years this programme of constructing artificial islands by reclamation should not be passed . For this reason I cannot vote for the Motion of Thanks
當然，很多人會問我們是否有替代方案，我們當然有替代方案，只是建制派議員一談到這部分，便指我們沒有替代方案。
Certainly many people will ask whether we can put forth an alternative plan . We definitely have an alternative plan . Yet whenever we come to this discussion Members from the pro - establishment camp will criticize us of failing to offer an alternative plan
此外，有19幅解放軍軍營土地，單是一幅位於青山的練靶場土地，已達2,200公頃，這2,200公頃的土地已超過1,700公頃由填海建造的人工島土地。
Moreover there are 19 sites used by the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison and one of these sites of 2 200 hectares in Castle Peak is used as a firing range . This 2 200 - hectare site is larger in scale than the 1 700 - hectares of land created on the artificial islands by reclamation
他們繼續漠視香港長期存在的問題，就是地產商囤地、土地壟斷、浪費棕地、丁屋被鎖住、閒置官地被隱藏、"炒 樓"投機嚴重，以致土地分配不均，這才是真正的問題所在，才是我們的特首、我們的政府，我們的議會要處理的問題，而"明日大嶼"人工島絕對不是答案。
They continue to turn a blind eye to the long - standing problems in Hong Kong the problems of land hoarding by real estate developers monopoly on land brownfields left idle small house sites locked idle government land being hidden acute speculation of property and disparity in land distribution . Yet these are the real problems the Chief Executive the Government and the legislature should tackle . Hence the Lantau Tomorrow programme is not the solution by any means
團結香港基金其中一位理事劉炳章曾說，香港發展"明日大嶼"沒有問題，因為特區政府有很多錢。
One of the Governors of Our Hong Kong Foundation LAU Ping - cheung says that there is no problem for Hong Kong to pursue the Lantau Tomorrow programme for the SAR Government is rich
不過，我們認為這些錢應用於適當的地方，例如民生、教育、醫療。
Yet we consider that the money should be spent properly such as on peoples livelihood education and health care
"林鄭"有否在施政報告提出適切的措施呢？
Has Carrie LAM put forth proper measures in the Policy Address?
這正是施政報告公布後，政府民意低落，"林鄭"作為特首的民意支持度大跌，跌至她上任以來的最低點的根本原因。
This is why the popularity rating of the Government remains low and that of Carrie LAM dropped drastically hitting a record low since she took office after the announcement of the Policy Address
我會在第二個環節講述我的修正案的詳細內容，包括回購領展、全民退休保障，以及取回單程證審批權等。
I will give a detailed account of the content of my amendment in the second session including the buying back of Link REIT implementation of universal retirement protection and the taking back of the power of vetting and approving One - way Permits
主席，今年施政報告的標題是"堅定前行燃點希望"，一份如此重要、影響香港人的政策文件，可以堪稱是巨著，當然要有一個美麗動聽的標題才可襯托出特首那份"埋頭苦幹"。
President the Policy Address of this year is titled Striving Ahead Rekindling Hope . It is an important document which may be called a magnum opus stating policies affecting the people of Hong Kong . Hence it should be given a beautiful and impressive title to reflect the assiduous effort of the Chief Executive
可惜，當我們打開這本巨著逐頁翻看時，便會發現封面的標題與內容不符。
Unfortunately as we go through this magnum opus page by page we notice that its content does not tally with the title on the cover
埋頭苦幹而大功告成的，可能只是標題那8個字。
In other words the assiduous effort made can only successfully bring forth the four - word title
如果要我為這份施政報告訂立一個標題，我認為"堅守紅線燃點民怨"會來得更貼切。
If I were to draft a title for this Policy Address I would consider Defending the Red Line Rekindling Public Discontent more pertinent
主席，接下來的時間，我將會就法治人權、公共財政、經濟發展、創新科技、扶貧助弱等數方面作綜合發言，講解並闡述公民黨為何會反對是次的致議議案，希望大家明白我們的苦心。
President I will now make a collective speech on the following areas concerning the rule of law and human rights public finance economic development innovation and technology and poverty alleviation and assistance for the disadvantaged . I will explain and set out the reasons why the Civic Party opposes the Motion of Thanks this time around hoping the public will appreciate our good intention
首先，我希望談談"紅線"的問題。
First I would like to talk about the red line
年多以前，香港人從未聽聞"紅線"這名詞，但自從香港出現"紅線"二字後，在短時間內，我們即發現身邊遍滿"紅線"。
A year or so ago the people of Hong Kong had never come across the term red line . But since these two words red line appeared in Hong Kong we became aware in a short time that these red lines are all around us
"港獨"是踩"紅線"、"自決"是踩"紅線"、提供場地讓人進行討論可能也是踩"紅線"。
Hong Kong independence is stepping on the red line self - determination is stepping on the red line and providing a venue for discussions may also be stepping on the red line
《基本法》承諾的"港人治港"、"高度自治"，《基本法》所保障的言論自由，究竟被甚麼怪物吞食了？
What kind of monster has swallowed up the promises of Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong and a high degree of autonomy enshrined in the Basic Law and the freedom of speech protected under the Basic Law?
究竟是《基本法》大，還是共產黨口中的這條"紅線"闊呢？
Which is bigger and wider the Basic Law or the red line claimed by the Communist Party of China?
特首在施政綱領中有關人權的部分提及，要建立對不同性傾向及跨性別人士共融、互相尊重和不歧視的文化。
In the part about human rights in the Policy Address the Chief Executive mentions the desire to develop the culture and values of inclusiveness mutual respect and non - discrimination towards people with different sexual orientations and transgenders
公民黨對此絕對支持，但這種共融、互相尊重和不歧視的文化，根本不單是處理性別議題所需要的，在各種社會議題，特別是具爭議的政治議題上，香港必須包容。
The Civic Party gives this our full support . However this culture of inclusiveness mutual respect and non - discrimination is needed not only in the handling of gender issues . On various social issues particularly controversial political issues Hong Kong must have this inclusiveness
在提及就《基本法》第二十三條立法時，特首指出保安局局長引用《社團條例》取締香港民族黨是一項有力說明，證明特區政府對試圖分裂國家、危害國家安全的行為，不會視若無睹。
In mentioning the enactment of legislation for Article 23 of the Basic Law the Chief Executive points out that the Secretary for Securitys application of the Societies Ordinance bears strong testimony to the SAR Government not turning a blind eye to acts attempting to secede from the country and endangering national security
不過，這個證明同時說明特區政府為香港的言論自由，狠狠地劃下一條"紅線"。
Yet this also proves that the SAR Government has violently set a red line for the freedom of speech in Hong Kong
這條"紅線"最"新鮮熱辣"的受害者，正是本會上星期討論的議案提及的香港外國記者會前副主席馬凱。
The newest victim of this red line is Victor MALLET the former Vice - President of the Foreign Correspondents Club as mentioned in the motion discussed by this Council last week
更有甚者，當有市民在電台節目中提及單程證審批權的問題時，我們聽到特首林鄭月娥將單程證的議題與國家主權混為一談，究竟這事會否成為明天的"紅線"呢？
Worse still when a member of the public mentioned the power of vetting and approving applications for One - way Permit in a radio programme we heard Chief Executive Carry LAM confuse the subject of One - way Permit with national sovereignty . Will this issue become a red line tomorrow?
"紅線"不單越來越多，而且越來越闊。
Not only that the number of these red lines is increasing their range grows increasingly broader
有人提倡不同的政治取向，被視為是踩"紅線"；有人只是提供一個平台，讓人以理性方法討論， 同樣是踩"紅線"。
Some people are regarded as stepping on the red line when they advocate different political stances while some are regarded as stepping on the red line when they provide a forum for rational discussion
這種管治手法會否令香港人活在恐懼和憂慮之中呢？
Will this governance practice cause the people of Hong Kong to live in fear and trepidation?
這是否特首所說的為香港人燃點希望呢？
Is this what the Chief Executive means by rekindling hope for the people of Hong Kong?
主席，不論是香港人或是國際社會，大家一直為香港的法治精神感到無比自豪，但怎樣才算是一個有法治精神的社會呢？
President all along the people of Hong Kong as well as the international community have been immensely proud of the spirit of the rule of law in Hong Kong . Yet how should we define a society where the spirit of the rule of law is upheld?
在敏感的政治議題上，當局不交出任何法理依據，純粹指有人踩"紅線"，便要別人"收聲"，便要終身剝奪他人的政治權利，這是否算是一個法治社會呢？
For sensitive issues in politics the Government simply alleges that certain people are stepping on the red lines but stops short of offering any legal basis . It then orders these people to shut up and deprives them of their political rights for life . Should this be regarded as a society where the rule of law prevails?
當局一時說要"依法辦事"，一時又拿出"紅線"來張牙舞爪，運用公權力和行政手段來打壓異見，這完全不是一個法治社會應有的所為。
At one time the authorities claim that it has to act according to the law yet at another time it imposes these red lines as an act of intimidation using public powers and administrative measures to suppress dissidents . In no circumstances should these actions be taken in a society upholding the rule of law
再者，所謂"紅線"的法理依據，從來沒有人知道。
After all the legal basis of these so - called red lines has never been made known
對於政府口中的"紅線"是如何界定，是根據甚麼標準來設定，我相信大部分香港人也摸不着頭腦。
Regarding the red lines mentioned by the Government I believe most of the people of Hong Kong have no idea how the red lines are defined and on what criteria they are drawn
有關標準會否與我們約定俗成的價值觀及政治取向有所不同，這存在一個很大的問號。
There is a big question mark over the possible difference between the criteria adopted by the Government and the established values and political stances we uphold
主席，如此這般，究竟是否真的對香港有長遠的好處呢？
President are these actions in the interest of Hong Kong long term?
我們不希望在《基本法》的保障下，這條"紅線"逐步侵蝕我們應享的人權，逐步侵蝕我們應該擁護、高舉的核心價值。
We hope that under the protection of the Basic Law the human rights to which we entitled as well as the core values we support and advocate will not be eroded by this red line gradually
對很多香港人而言，《基本法》第四十三條所代表的，便是特首應捍衞香港人最基本的價值和利益。
To many people of Hong Kong Article 43 of the Basic Law means that the Chief Executive should defend the fundamental values and interests of the people of Hong Kong
我們不希望現屆政府牽頭違反《基本法》第四十三條，牽頭破壞香港人對特首應該捍衞香港人基本利益的基本信任。
We do not wish to see the Government of the current term taking the lead to violate Article 43 of the Basic Law sabotaging the basic trust of the people of Hong Kong in the Chief Executive defending as a matter of course the fundamental interests of the people of Hong Kong
主席，提出了這麼多問題，長篇大論，我無非希望特區政府可以重新認清一點，就是香港優越的國際形象和地位，是源於"一國兩制"，是源於香港不是中國一個普通的沿海城市，這是"一國兩制"中"兩制"的優勢。
President with these loads of questions and lengthy remarks I simply hope the Government will be fully aware that Hong Kongs superior international image and position originate from one country two systems and Hong Kong not being an ordinary coastal city of China which is the advantage of two systems under one country two systems
馬凱事件說明，國際社會對特區政府對待新聞工作者的觀感的確有很大的質疑和憂慮，這亦反映為何特首在早前出訪日本時，當地傳媒會再三詢問特首有關馬凱的事件。
The incident of Victor MALLET speaks volumes about the considerable queries and misgivings the international community have about the SAR Government in treating journalists . This also explains why the media in Japan had posed repeated questions about the incident of Victor MALLET to the Chief Executive during her visit to Japan some time ago
因為對於香港的一舉一動，全世界無時無刻也看在眼裏。
The world is watching Hong Kong all the time to see what is happening here
香港一直以來也是一個做生意的地方，一直以來也是歡迎其他人來港做生意的地方。
All along Hong Kong is a place for business and all are welcome to do business here
香港誠然是需要向前行，也必然要背靠祖國，但很清楚的是，香港不能只是靠中國。
Honestly Hong Kong needs to move forward and we must leverage on our Motherland yet it is crystal clear that Hong Kong cannot rely on China solely
在加拿大菲沙研究所發表的《世界經濟自由度2018年度報告》中，香港被評為全球最自由的經濟體，但報告亦非常關注香港法治的優越地位，並指出一旦出現倒退，或會令香港失去最自由經濟體的地位。
According to the Economic Freedom of the World 2018 Annual Report published by the Fraser Institute of Canada Hong Kong is ranked as the freest economy in the world . Yet the report has also expressed grave concern about Hong Kongs superior position in the rule of law pointing out that Hong Kong may lose its top position in economic freedom once it backslides in the rule of law
主席，做生意並非單單講求金錢，如果全球的生意人眼中也只有錢， 他們根本不需要香港，他們早已湧進內地掘金，怎會輪到香港繼續擔當窗口的角色呢？
President business is not merely about money . Had all businessmen around the world been solely concerned about money they would not have come to Hong Kong but flooded into the Mainland for gold mining and Hong Kong would not have the opportunity to continue to serve its role as a gateway
箇中原因，我相信今天在席的官員、特區政府的問責官員必然心知肚明。
As for the reasons concerned I believe government officials and accountability officials of the SAR Government in the Chamber today definitely know these all too well
主席，說到做生意，我們不得不提中美貿易戰對香港的影響。
President talking about business we must mention the impact of the United States - China trade war on Hong Kong
正如剛才提及，香港自開埠以來一直是一個開放市場，任何國籍的人也可以在這裏進行貿易，任何國家的貨物也可以在這裏自由流通。
As mentioned earlier Hong Kong has been an open market since its inception where trading may be carried out by people of all nationalities and free movement of goods from all countries is allowed
自由和公平的貿易，是我們賴以成功之處。
Free and fair trade is the key to our success
我們甚至可以說，香港作為世界貿易組織的創會成員，推動自由和公平的貿易應是香港一直以來的使命，我們應以身作則，向全世界示範何謂自由和公平貿易。
We may also say that Hong Kong as a founding member of the World Trade Organization has always regarded the promotion of free and fair trade a mission of Hong Kong and we should practise what we preach to demonstrate to the world what is free and fair trade
可惜，在美國單邊保護主義抬頭下，香港不免受害。
Unfortunately with the rise of unilateral protectionism in the United States Hong Kong will inevitably suffer
今年春天，美國總統特朗普宣布對全球大部分國家和地區的鋼鐵及鋁製品加徵關稅。
This spring Donald TRUMP the President of the United States announced the imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from a majority of countries around the world
當然，鋼鋁業並非香港的主要產業，但對我們的轉口仍會有一點衝擊。
Though steel and aluminum industries are not the major industries of Hong Kong our re - export trade will be affected in some measure
然而，令人不解的是，香港一向支持自由貿易，而美國對香港更有龐大的貿易順差，在這前提下，為何美國會對香港施加懲罰性關稅呢？
Yet given Hong Kongs constant support of free trade and the United States tremendous trade surplus against Hong Kong it is baffling that the United States should impose penalty tariffs on Hong Kong
特區政府官員和在野議員曾在美國努力說服美國官員為香港提供優惠，不要把香港變為貿易打擊的對象，為何當我們努力嘗試以道理說服美國時，我們仍得不到這種優惠呢？
Officials of the SAR Government and Members from the opposition have made strenuous efforts in the United States to persuade government officials of the United States to offer concessions to Hong Kong and not to make Hong Kong the target of the trade war . Yet why can we not get such concessions despite our persistent attempt to convince the United States with reasons?
這顯示美方對香港的情況可能不太理解。
It reflects that the United States may not fully understand the situation in Hong Kong
我亦想藉此機會指出，這對我們是極大的警號。
I would like to take this opportunity to also point out that this is the loudest alarm to us
美國作為香港的第二大貿易夥伴，竟然無視香港過去多年在推動自由貿易方面的努力。
The United States is the second largest trading partner of Hong Kong yet it disregards the effort Hong Kong has made in promoting free trade over the years
對於這事實，美國當然有非常大的責任，但特區政府是否完全沒有責任呢？
As a matter of fact the United States should definitely assume great responsibility yet does it mean that the SAR Government has no part to play?
美國懲罰的當然是香港，但令人擔心的是，美國是否在懲罰一個越來越像普通中國城市的香港。
It is clear that the United States is punishing Hong Kong . Yet we worry that the United States may be punishing Hong Kong as it considers Hong Kong looks increasingly like an ordinary city of China
因此，特區政府必須盡快向國際強調，特別是向重要的經濟貿易夥伴強調，在"一國兩制"下，香港仍然是實行百分之一百市場經濟的獨立經濟體。
Hence the SAR Government must stress to the international community particularly our major economic partners and trade partners as soon as possible that Hong Kong remains an independent economy practising 100 % market economy under one country two systems
這當然是本港駐外機構應做的工作，而特區政府的高層亦有責任努力地向外界重申這方面是不會改變的。
Of course this is the duties of overseas Hong Kong offices . Yet the senior echelon of the SAR Government is obliged to make a vigorous effort to reiterate to overseas countries that this will remain unchanged
我們亦有責任向全球證明，香港的民主、自由、人權和法治仍然穩健，特區政府在制訂政策時仍會獨立地審時度勢，做到真正的"港人治港"和"高度自治"，不會因為"一國"而令"兩制"消失。
We are also duty - bound to prove to the world that democracy freedom human rights and the rule of law in Hong Kong remain stable and healthy that the SAR Government will consider the situation and circumstances independently in the formulation of policies with a view to ensuring the true realization of Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong and high degree of autonomy so that two systems will not disappear as a result of one country
我希望特區政府的官員能緊記這一點。
I hope officials of the SAR Government will distinctly remember this point
主席，這份施政報告提到，香港正積極向外尋找營商機會，我們當然認同這是正確的方向。
President it is mentioned in this Policy Address that Hong Kong is making a proactive effort to identify business opportunities overseas . We fully agree that this is the right direction
國際貿易環境現時非常不明朗，我們不能把所有雞蛋放在同一個籃子，或過度依賴一兩個貿易夥伴，而我相信特區政府官員非常清楚這一點。
The global trade environment is extremely uncertain now . We cannot put all our eggs in one basket or excessively rely on one or two trade partners and I believe officials of the SAR Government know this full well
香港必須採取主動，與更多不同國家 建立更緊密的貿易關係。
Hong Kong must act proactively to establish closer trade relations with more countries
然而，我擔心當特區政府一而再、再而三地劃"紅線"，危害法治，打壓公民社會的聲音時，會否最終變成"敗家"、趕客，將香港的基業一點一滴地摧毀。
However I worry that the SAR Governments repetitive acts of drawing red lines to undermine the rule of law and suppressing the voice of civil society will eventually ruin the business of Hong Kong and put our trade partners off thereby ruining the foundation of Hong Kong little by little
莫說新興的經營模式可能無立足之地，甚至是存在已久、本身已擁有旅館牌照的賓館和民宿，在《條例草案》修訂後也可能變成違法。
Upon the passage of the Bill not only the survival of newly emerged modes of operation will be stifled existing licensed hotels and guesthouses may also become unlawful
究竟特區政府提交的《條例草案》，與當局口中的拆牆鬆綁、擁抱新科技是否背道而馳呢？
Is the Bill presented by the Government running counter to the authorities claim of removing hurdles and embracing new technology? . The authorities often talk about removing hurdles
"拆牆鬆綁"這數字是當局常掛在嘴邊的，去年的施政報告亦提到要檢討現行法例，以掃除窒礙創科發展的舊條文，但一年過去，我們未見有一項為業界和香港拆牆鬆綁的法案提交立法會審議，而我剛才提及的《條例草案》的諮詢期更長達4年。
In the policy address last year it was also mentioned that existing legislation should be reviewed to remove obsolete provisions impeding the development of innovation and technology . Yet a year has passed we have not yet seen any bills seeking to remove hurdles for the industry and Hong Kong presented to the Legislative Council for scrutiny . As for the Bill I just mentioned the consultation period lasted as long as four years
主席，創新科技的特質是日新月異，對於檢討過時法例的工作，如果特區政府還不趕快做，大膽做，我們真的不知要待多少年才看見新加坡的"尾燈"。
President one feature of innovation and technology is rapid changes . If the SAR Government does not act swiftly and boldly in reviewing obsolete legislation I wonder how many years we have to wait to get closer to Singapore to actually see its tail lights