[HIGHLIGHTS] Paul Chan Mo-po: The Hong Kong SAR government adheres to living within its means and strives to balance its revenue and expenditures

The total expenditure for this fiscal year still reached NT$727.9 billion, an increase of 36.9% over 2018/2019. Operating expenses increased significantly by 40.2% during the same period, and operating income only increased 13.1%.

Paul Chan said that this is mainly because the SAR government has vigorously promoted land and housing projects and other infrastructure to improve the environment and people's livelihood in recent years. Paul Chan Mo-po: The SAR government will adhere to the principle of living within its means, strive to balance revenue and expenditure, and avoid deficits.