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新民黨 回應 2025至26年度《財政預算案》
新民黨 回應 2025至26年度《財政預算案》
日期︰2025 年 2 月 26 日
財政司司長今日(26日)發表2025至26年度《財政預算案》,新民黨對新一份《財政預算案》感到相當滿意。《財政預算案》涵蓋公共財政管理,特別是如何達致公共財政收支平衡,以及提振經濟,包括利用好新質生產力,促進旅遊、會展、物流、運輸等各方面的發展,強化香港「三個中心、一個高地」的地位,推出很多措施強化香港金融中心的地位、簡化上市程序、大力發展金融科技等,新民黨相信未來一年的經濟增長率將比去年好。
新民黨主席暨立法會議員葉劉淑儀表示:「非常欣賞這份《財政預算案》,對於財政司司長推出的公共財政管理措施表示讚賞,符合香港一貫的財政哲學,有信心特區政府能在預期時間達致收支平衡,並將政府整體開支由本地生產總值的24%壓縮至20%。節流方面,財政司司長計劃將2024/25至2027/28年度的經常開支,累計減低7%,並削減約一萬個公務員職位等,我認為是負責任的做法,相信不會影響政府效率。開源方面,司長宣布將收取各項人才及資本投資者入境計劃的申請費和簽證費,以及根據『用者自付』原則,檢視各政府隧道及主幹道的收費。截至去年底,特區政府各項人才入境計劃收到逾43萬宗申請,現收取申請費及簽證費,香港仍具有非常大的競爭力,因為相較不少國家,香港這類收費仍屬便宜。」
「歡迎特區政府從六個在政府帳目外設立的種子基金,回撥約620億元。特區政府以往在不同年份、不同政策局成立種子基金,當中不少基金只使用很少比例的金額,回報率亦不理想,很多基金未有得到有效管理,特區政府是應該關注的,既然有關資金目前未有用處,政府回撥亦是應該的。」葉太續說。
新民黨常務副主席暨立法會議員黎棟國說:「樂見特區政府在財政困難的時候,仍盡量維持對市民的支援措施,例如對領取社會保障金合資格人士仍發放額外津貼。另外,普遍市民認為購買住宅的印花稅昂貴,現在財政司司長宣布將徵收100元印花稅的物業價值上限由300萬元提高至400萬元,相信對於未購置住宅的中產人士來說有相當幫助。」
新民黨副主席暨立法會議員容海恩指出,她十分支持這份《財政預算案》,特別是創科方面的措施,特區政府在使用人工智能方面有大動作,包括預留十億元成立香港人工智能研發院,做好上、中、下游的研發。此外,她建議特區政府制訂人工智能藍圖,因為若欠缺藍圖,難以推進產業鏈、硬件、軟件及人才配套。她指出,《財政預算案》有不少篇幅提到人工智能在旅遊產業方面的使用,例如向旅發局撥款逾12億元,落實「無處不旅遊」理念,旅發局亦將提供「實時旅遊地圖」及「人工智能行程規劃」,向旅客提供更多旅遊資訊,她表示認同並大力支持;亦認同透過運用人工智精簡政府內部支出。
新民黨執委暨立法會議員陳家珮指,她十分欣賞這份《財政預算案》,財政司司長大力幫助旅遊業升級轉型,讓訪港旅客有更好體驗,除了吸引更多機構來港舉辦更多盛事、吸引中東和東盟旅客外,更善用海濱資源,將在中環、灣仔、北角及尖沙咀海濱,加設輕食飲品攤檔;她建議未來可擴大至維港以外的海濱地區,如同樣擁有美麗海港景色的東涌、西貢、將軍澳,打造為旅遊地標。
新民黨中委暨立法會議員李梓敬認為,特區政府決定來年不會推售商業用地並考慮將部分商業用地改劃作住宅用途,是非常合適的做法,可以紓緩市場供求,避免商業物業過剩,影響投資環境,同時可提供更多住宅用地。他建議特區政府多花心思考慮社區配套的問題,有些土地本來規劃為商業用地,周邊配套能否滿足居民需求。北部都會區方面,他指出新民黨反對上屆政府有意於北區沙嶺興建「沙嶺超級殯葬城」,現在樂見特區政府正式把沙嶺十公頃土地發展為沙嶺數據園區,發展數據中心產業,推動香港成為創科和現代產業的樞紐。
新民黨中委暨立法會議員何敬康表示非常支持今次的《財政預算案》,兩年前新民黨提倡增加博彩稅,積極鼓勵特區政府增加另類博彩項目,今次《財政預算案》表示會積極探討規範籃球博彩活動,新民黨表示支持,以有效打擊非法賭博活動,期望將之轉化為為合法形式博彩,為特區政府帶來長期收入。何敬康特別強調,不希望因此變成提倡及宣傳賭博,期望未來特區政府及賽馬會帶頭做好宣傳教育,避免市民沉迷賭博,他指賽馬會增加收入後社會責任也會更大,期望賽馬會投入更多資源於香港的慈善活動和社區建設。
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特朗普毁掉美國價值 / Trump Has Destroyed American Values
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美國在二戰協助盟軍打敗德國、日本等軸心國,一直塑造「英雄」形象,加上戰後憑藉主導西方媒體的優勢,荷李活電影風行全球,亦透過電視劇、社交媒體等,宣揚自由、開放、英雄等「美式價值」,並以「自由民主」的旗號獲得世界贊同。然而,美國這種精心營造的拯救世界、自由開放、民主文明的形象,卻在特朗普執政下徹底粉碎。
特朗普的言行大大削弱了美國長久以來營造的軟實力和國際形象;例如他信口開河說要加拿大成為美國第51個州,又說要把加沙變為旅遊區,將巴勒斯坦人送去其他中東阿拉伯國家,簽署行政命令將「墨西哥灣」(Gulfof Mexico)改名為「美國灣」(Gulfof America),要求Google等地圖供應商跟隨更名,這些行為均違反聯合國原則,完全無視別國主權和國土疆界。
儘管美國官員稱特朗普無意進攻加拿大,但加拿大總理杜魯多認為特朗普的恐嚇是認真的,吞併加拿大的威脅確實存在。不排除他會如俄羅斯般採取「特別軍事行動」(specialmilitary operation),特朗普一方面譴責俄羅斯入侵烏克蘭,另一方面威嚇別國,與俄羅斯的「特別軍事行動」本質上有何分別呢?
特朗普簽署行政命令將「墨西哥灣」改名為「美國灣」,並要求地圖供應商跟隨更名;有意見認為這只是特朗普的第一步,改名後他極有可能進而吞併墨西哥,墨西哥無力抵抗。這與美國對台灣議題的傳統立場有很大衝擊,雖然美國表面上同意「一個中國原則」,但其實不願見到中國統一,因此經常表示反對中國用武力改變台海現狀。但如果美國可以隨便改變別國的疆界,怎可以反對中國統一?歷任美國總統努力塑造的所謂「道德高地」,將在特朗普執政下變得支離破碎。特朗普的荒謬舉動不僅讓美國的國際形象徹底崩塌,自由民主的「美式價值」亦顯得虛偽不堪。
Trump Has Destroyed American Values
The United States has long portrayed itself as a "hero"—from helping the Allies defeat Germany, Japan, and the Axis powers in World War II to leveraging its dominance in Western media. Hollywood movies, television series, and social media have spread American values of freedom, openness, and heroism worldwide, winning international support under the banner of "liberty and democracy." However, this carefully crafted image of a world-saving, free, and democratic America has been completely shattered under Donald Trump’s leadership.
Trump’s words and actions have severely weakened America’s soft power and international reputation. For example, he casually suggested that Canada should become the 51st U.S. state, proposed turning Gaza into a tourist destination by relocating Palestinians to other Arab nations, and even signed an executive order to rename the "Gulf of Mexico" as the "Gulf of America," demanding that Google and other map providers follow suit. These actions violate United Nations principles and blatantly disregard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other nations.
Although U.S. officials claim that Trump has no intention of invading Canada, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes Trump’s threats seriously, believing that the possibility of annexing Canada is real. It is not impossible that Trump could launch a "special military operation" similar to Russia’s actions in Ukraine. On one hand, Trump condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine, yet on the other, he threatens other nations—how is this any different from Russia’s so-called "special military operation"?
Trump’s executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" raises concerns that this might just be the first step toward annexing Mexico—a country that lacks the military strength to resist. This move directly contradicts the United States’ long-standing stance on Taiwan. While the U.S. officially acknowledges the "One China Principle," it actively opposes China's reunification efforts, frequently warning against the use of force to alter the status quo in the Taiwan Strait. But if America itself can arbitrarily change another country's borders, how can it object to China's unification efforts? The so-called "moral high ground" that past U.S. presidents worked so hard to establish is now falling apart under Trump.
Trump’s absurd and reckless actions have not only completely destroyed America’s international reputation but have also exposed the hypocrisy of American values such as freedom and democracy. The once-glorified "American ideals" now appear hollow and deceitful under his rule.
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特朗普的新帝國主義 / Trump's New Imperialism
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很多反美人士會斥責美國為「美帝」,打着民主旗號,其實奉行帝國主義。特朗普上台後,以雷霆萬鈞之勢撕破「民主自由」的華麗外衣,赤裸裸地讓世人目睹其新帝國主義的真面目。
《經濟學人》(The Economist )最近發表一篇題為Project 1897: The imperial presidency 的文章,指特朗普在21 世紀實施19 世紀的帝國主義,並試圖擴大美式疆土主義。特朗普在就職演辭中唯一讚賞的美國總統是威廉·麥金利(William McKinley),麥金利在1897 至1901 年期間擔任美國第25 任總統,在位期間為了擴大美國疆土,兼併了夏威夷、關島、菲律賓和波多黎各。麥金利是在財閥支持下坐上總統寶座,約翰·摩根(J.P. Morgan)及約翰·洛克菲勒(John D. Rockefeller)等巨頭都是其背後支持者。此外,麥金利擅於運用關稅措施來達到目的,曾強迫國會通過法例將關稅增至近50%。這些特點都與特朗普非常相似。
特朗普上任後狂言一浪接一浪,首先指加拿大應成為美國第51 個州,說要收購格陵蘭,繼而簽署行政命令將「墨西哥灣」(Gulf of Mexico)改名為「美國灣」(Gulf of America),並要求Google 等地圖供應商跟隨更名;最近更稱加沙應由美國接管改造為度假區等等,可見他徹底無視別國主權,擴張野心展露無遺,並且將一切視作一盤生意,計劃透過擴大美國版圖,掠奪更多資源。
《經濟學人》直言不諱地形容特朗普是一個「帝國主義的總統」,批評他在21 世紀施行19 世紀美國霸權擴張年代的政策。這種赤裸裸的帝國主義行徑,與美國長期以來宣揚的「民主自由」價值觀形成強烈反差,正因如此,世人應「感謝」特朗普的所作所為,他讓世界看清帝國主義的嘴臉。
Trump's New Imperialism
Many anti-American critics denounce the United States as an "American Empire," claiming that it operates under the banner of democracy while actually practicing imperialism. After Donald Trump took office, he swiftly tore apart the glamorous façade of "democracy and freedom," blatantly exposing the true nature of his new imperialism to the world.
The Economist recently published an article titled Project 1897: The Imperial Presidency, arguing that Trump is implementing 19th-century imperialism in the 21st century while attempting to expand American territorial ambitions. During his inaugural address, the only U.S. president Trump praised was William McKinley, who served as the 25th president of the United States from 1897 to 1901. During McKinley’s tenure, he expanded U.S. territory by annexing Hawaii, Guam, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico. McKinley rose to power with the backing of corporate tycoons such as J.P. Morgan and John D. Rockefeller. Additionally, McKinley was skilled at leveraging tariffs to achieve his goals, once forcing Congress to pass legislation that raised tariffs to nearly 50%. These characteristics bear a striking resemblance to Trump’s approach.
Since taking office, Trump has made a series of bold and controversial statements. He first suggested that Canada should become the 51st U.S. state, then proposed purchasing Greenland. He later signed an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" and even demanded that mapping services like Google Maps follow suit. More recently, he suggested that Gaza should be taken over by the United States and transformed into a resort destination. These actions demonstrate his blatant disregard for other nations' sovereignty and reveal his unrestrained expansionist ambitions. Viewing everything as a business venture, Trump seemingly plans to expand U.S. territory to seize more resources.
The Economist bluntly describes Trump as an "imperialist president," criticizing him for implementing policies reminiscent of America's 19th-century expansionist era in the 21st century. This undisguised imperialism starkly contrasts with the longstanding American values of "democracy and freedom." In a sense, the world should "thank" Trump for his actions—because he has exposed the true face of imperialism for all to see.
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應鼓勵國內外製作公司來港拍攝 / Encourage Domestic and Foreign Production Companies to Film in Hong Kong
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香港電影業陷入低潮,有資深電影界人士更表示香港的電影業很難起死回生。對於目前本地電影製作較少,我認為特區政府應推出政策,大力鼓勵國內外的製作公司來港取景拍電影、電視劇、網劇等,這樣不但能宣傳香港,拍攝期間將創造一定的工作機會,一舉多得。
我舉一個著名例子,荷李活巨片《蝙蝠俠:黑夜之神》有一個經典場景正是在香港取景,蝙蝠俠在國際金融中心一躍而下的那瞬間,向全球宣傳香港的作用,勝過特區政府花費數千萬在海外賣廣告推廣。
海外電影尤其是荷李活這類大製作來港拍攝,未必整個劇組的每一員都一同跨越數千甚至上萬公里來工作,其間則需要在香港招募電影從業員,如燈光師、化妝師、臨時演員等台前幕後人員,將創造不少工作機會,紓緩從業員目前因開戲少而開工不足的情况。
據報,在新西蘭取景的《魔戒》第一季影集,拍攝製作預算約為4.65 億美元,當中新西蘭政府已補貼逾1 億美元,拍攝期間單計第一季已在當地直接或間接創造近2000 個工作機會。拍攝場地發展為旅遊景點,持續為當地帶來龐大的旅遊收益。
事實上,世界有很多地方深諳此道,不但打開方便之門,支持國外電影公司到當地拍電影,更有資助計劃,例如新西蘭政府會向製作公司補貼最高25% 的製作成本,韓國提供最高25% 補貼,法國政府提供最高30% 退稅補貼,實際資助金額視乎是否滿足當地政府條件,如冰島政府更提供最高35% 補貼,製作方要獲得最高補貼額,需滿足多項條件,例如在當地直接聘請指定人數的人員等。鄰近如澳門亦已於2023 年推出了「『澳門取景』影視拍攝資金補助計劃」,資助外地拍攝團隊在澳門拍攝的40% 支出,資助範圍更涵蓋音樂錄像、綜藝節目等。香港過去是東方荷李活,如今也不能落後太多,必須急起直追。
Encourage Domestic and Foreign Production Companies to Film in Hong Kong
Hong Kong's film industry has fallen into a slump, with some senior figures in the field expressing that it is difficult for the local industry to recover. Given the current decline in local film productions, I believe the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government should implement policies to strongly encourage domestic and foreign production companies to film movies, TV dramas, web series, and more in Hong Kong. This would not only promote Hong Kong but also create job opportunities during the filming process, achieving multiple benefits at once.
Let me provide a well-known example: the Hollywood blockbuster 《The Dark Knight》 featured a classic scene filmed in Hong Kong, where Batman leapt from the International Finance Centre. This moment showcased Hong Kong to the world and was more effective than the SAR government spending tens of millions on overseas advertisements to promote the city.
When overseas productions, especially large-scale Hollywood projects, come to Hong Kong to film, it is unlikely that every single member of the crew will travel thousands or even tens of thousands of kilometers to work on location. During such productions, local recruitment becomes necessary for roles such as lighting technicians, makeup artists, and extras, creating numerous job opportunities for both on-screen and behind-the-scenes workers. This could alleviate the current underemployment issue faced by industry professionals due to a lack of projects being filmed.
According to reports, the first season of 《The Lord of the Rings》 series, filmed in New Zealand, had a production budget of approximately USD 465 million. The New Zealand government subsidized over USD 100 million of this budget, and during the filming of the first season alone, it directly or indirectly created nearly 2,000 job opportunities in the area. The filming locations were later developed into tourist attractions, generating significant and ongoing tourism revenue for the region.
In fact, many places around the world understand this strategy well. They not only open their doors to support foreign film companies but also offer financial incentives. For example, the New Zealand government provides subsidies of up to 25% of production costs, South Korea offers up to 25% subsidies, and the French government provides tax rebates of up to 30%. The actual subsidy amounts depend on whether certain conditions set by the local governments are met. For example, Iceland offers subsidies of up to 35%, but to qualify for the maximum amount, production teams must meet several conditions, such as hiring a specified number of local personnel. Closer to home, Macau introduced the “Macau Filming Support Program” in 2023, which subsidizes 40% of expenses for foreign production teams filming in Macau. The scope of subsidies even includes music videos and variety shows.
Hong Kong, once known as the "Hollywood of the East," cannot afford to lag too far behind. It must act quickly to catch up.
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