2015年CRI 梁振英在香港特区政府18周年庆典上呼吁香港迎头赶上

梁振英在香港特区政府18周年庆典上呼吁香港迎头赶上

Despite the notable developments achieved over the past year, including the launch of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect system, the mutual¹ recognition of funds between the Mainland and Hong Kong, and the early realization² of basic liberalization of trade in services between Hong Kong and neighboring Guangdong, Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung notes challenges ahead.

"In some areas, such as innovation and technology, Hong Kong is clearly lagging behind and must act fast to catch up. In recent years, some have played down the importance of economic activity and development, or even damaged Hong Kong's reputation, turning a blind eye to the social consequences of a weakened economy. We must stay alert."

CY Leung says Hong Kong should continue to capitalize on the "One Country, Two Systems" format³ Hong Kong is currently governed under, suggesting the city should be a "super-connector" between the mainland and the rest of the world.

"Thanks to our "one country, two systems" arrangement, Hong Kong will serve as a bridge in the Mainland's emerging "One Belt, One Road" initiative. Our world-class trading, logistics, business and professional services and financial sectors⁴ can play the triple roles of investor⁵, intermediary and supporter."

The latest figures from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development shows Hong Kong, as a city, ranks second in global foreign direct investment inflows, ahead of the US and just behind the Chinese mainland.

The Special Administration Region also ranks second in terms of FDI outflows.

CY Leung says the creation of the Asian Infrastructure⁶ Investment Bank is also going to create enormous opportunities for the city.

"Hong Kong can help, in areas such as project financing, bond issuance, investment, financial management and foreign-exchange management. We can also provide legal, engineering, accounting⁷ and other professional services for the planning and implementation⁸ of AIIB infrastructure projects."

CY Leung also says he plans to spend the next 2-years focusing on the economy, with housing and poverty alleviation⁹ high on the agenda.

Various activities are being held across Hong Kong to mark the July 1st return of Hong Kong to China 18-years ago.

They include the annual opening of the People's Liberation Army Garrison¹⁰ to the public, as well as a number of festive¹¹ parades.

For CRI, this is Li Jing in Hong Kong.

1 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

2 realization   

n.实现；认识到，深刻了解

参考例句：

• We shall gladly lend every effort in our power toward its realization.我们将乐意为它的实现而竭尽全力。
• He came to the realization that he would never make a good teacher.他逐渐认识到自己永远不会成为好老师。

3 format   

n.设计，版式；[计算机]格式，DOS命令:格式化(磁盘)，用于空盘或使用过的磁盘建立新空盘来存储数据；v.使格式化，设计，安排

参考例句：

• Please format this floppy disc.请将这张软盘格式化。
• The format of the figure is very tasteful.该图表的格式很雅致。

4 sectors   

n.部门( sector的名词复数 )；领域；防御地区；扇形

参考例句：

• Berlin was divided into four sectors after the war. 战后柏林分成了4 个区。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Industry and agriculture are the two important sectors of the national economy. 工业和农业是国民经济的两个重要部门。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

5 investor   

n.投资者，投资人

参考例句：

• My nephew is a cautious investor.我侄子是个小心谨慎的投资者。
• The investor believes that his investment will pay off handsomely soon.这个投资者相信他的投资不久会有相当大的收益。

6 infrastructure   

n.下部构造，下部组织，基础结构，基础设施

参考例句：

• We should step up the development of infrastructure for research.加强科学基础设施建设。
• We should strengthen cultural infrastructure and boost various types of popular culture.加强文化基础设施建设，发展各类群众文化。

7 accounting   

n.会计，会计学，借贷对照表

参考例句：

• A job fell vacant in the accounting department.财会部出现了一个空缺。
• There's an accounting error in this entry.这笔账目里有差错。

8 implementation   

n.实施，贯彻

参考例句：

• Implementation of the program is now well underway.这一项目的实施现在行情看好。

9 alleviation   

n. 减轻，缓和，解痛物

参考例句：

• These were the circumstances and the hopes which gradually brought alleviation to Sir Thomas's pain. 这些情况及其希望逐渐缓解了托马斯爵士的痛苦。
• The cost reduction achieved in this way will benefit patients and the society in burden alleviation. 集中招标采购降低的采购成本要让利于患者，减轻社会负担。 来自英汉 - 翻译样例 - 口语

10 garrison   

n.卫戍部队；驻地，卫戍区；vt.派(兵)驻防

参考例句：

• The troops came to the relief of the besieged garrison.军队来援救被围的守备军。
• The German was moving to stiffen up the garrison in Sicily.德军正在加强西西里守军之力量。

11 festive   

adj.欢宴的，节日的

参考例句：

• It was Christmas and everyone was in festive mood.当时是圣诞节，每个人都沉浸在节日的欢乐中。
• We all wore festive costumes to the ball.我们都穿着节日的盛装前去参加舞会。