China News Agency, Hong Kong, February 20th. The Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Chen Maobo, published a blog titled "Putting the People First and Seeking Progress While Stable" on the 20th, saying that in view of the severe new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong, he will The 2022/2023 Budget will be released in a video format today, which is also the last Budget of the current SAR government.
Photos on the blog show a khaki cover for the upcoming budget.
Chen Maobo said that this reflected his thoughts when preparing the budget. The beauty of the soil is not pleasing to the eye, but rich in nutrients that can make the sapling grow vigorously; no matter how strong the trunk is, it must have deep and steady roots, so as to not be afraid of wind and rain, and the branches will flourish. .
He said that he firmly believes that the soil of Hong Kong under "one country, two systems" can achieve a better future as long as it is carefully watered.
Chen Maobo said that the fifth wave of the epidemic is fierce, causing the economy, which had been on the recovery track since last year, to encounter sudden heavy pressure, and many people feel depressed or even into difficulties.
The SAR government needs to actively respond to challenges, allocate sufficient resources, and make every effort to fight the epidemic; it must also try its best to help citizens and small and medium-sized enterprises, at the same time deploy medium and long-term economic development and ensure economic and financial security, and be careful to guard against complex and volatile international Political and economic environment that triggers market volatility and risks.
Chen Maobo said that Hong Kong has successfully overcome many difficulties in the past.
The solid support of the central government has made Hong Kong more determined, confident and determined to act.
There is no problem that cannot be solved, there must be a workable way.
Hong Kong already has favorable conditions, but we still need to create a suitable environment and find the right way to achieve our goals.
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