Financial Secretary Chen Maobo announced the "Financial Budget" today (22nd), which includes the distribution of 5,000 yuan consumption coupons and the provision of electricity subsidies.
Chief Executive Lee Ka-chau, Chief Secretary for Administration Chan Kwok-kei and members of the Executive Council spoke out respectively, all saying that Hong Kong is entering a stage of comprehensive recovery, and the "Budget" can help Hong Kong secure opportunities and cope with challenges.
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Li Jiachao: Budget proposals cover different aspects in a balanced manner
Li Jiachao said that he believes that the measures announced in the "Budget" will allow Hong Kong to move forward steadily on the road to recovery. The proposals in the Budget cover different aspects in a balanced manner, and provide citizens and businesses with timely support in the challenging economic environment. support.
Li Jiachao also welcomed the measures proposed in the "Financial Budget" aimed at major economic industries, which can play a role in revitalizing Hong Kong. He also noted that Chen Maobo said that he would fully cooperate with the measures proposed in the "Policy Address". Help restore and strengthen Hong Kong's position as a leading global investment, corporate, talent and tourism destination.
Li Jiachao said that he is optimistic and full of confidence in the future of Hong Kong, and calls on all sectors of society to support this budget.
Chen Guoji pointed out that concessions and subsidies can help citizens consolidate their foundations and cultivate their talents
Chen Guoji also said that Hong Kong still faces many challenges, including the high fiscal deficit accumulated in response to the epidemic in the past three years, so how to ensure the coexistence of opportunities and challenges is the key to this "Budget".
Chen Guoji pointed out that the rate reduction, electricity subsidy, public transportation subsidy, etc. in the "Financial Budget", as well as the additional half-monthly payment of comprehensive assistance such as comprehensive relief and long-term living allowances, and the extension of financing guarantees for small and medium-sized enterprises, etc., can allow Citizens and enterprises can consolidate their foundations and cultivate their talents and move forward steadily.
He also pointed out that this budget has announced two large-scale plans to stimulate the economy, including distributing 5,000 yuan electronic coupons and launching the "Happy Hong Kong" campaign.
In addition, the government also has ink on policies such as building a livable city.
In addition, the government launched a new "Capital Investor Entrant Scheme" in order to actively recruit talents.
Chan Kwok-kei believes that the second fiscal "Budget" not only protects people's livelihood, but also strives for economic development opportunities. He hopes that the Legislative Council can pass the appropriation as soon as possible, so that Hong Kong can fight for the economy, serve the people's livelihood, and create a promising and bright future.
Yap Lau welcomes grants to economic growth projects
The convener of the guild, Ye Liu Shuyi, believes that the new "Budget" has a comprehensive direction, not only taking care of the grassroots citizens, assisting the CSSA community, but also appropriating funds for economic growth projects, such as the establishment of the "Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Center", she believes This can attract high-end, financial, technological and other talents to come to Hong Kong.
She also welcomed the launch of the "Capital Investor Scheme".
When it came to taxation, Ye Liu pointed out that although the government emphasized that it would not change the "spicy trick", it has adjusted the stamp duty so that first home buyers can pay less stamp duty; and increased the tobacco tax by 30% and collected it from the Hong Kong Jockey Club for a period of 5 years , an "additional football betting tax" of 2.4 billion yuan per year, she believes that the above measures can increase government treasury revenue.
Budget｜Policy Lazy Pack: Consumer Coupons, Tax Rebate, Tobacco Tax, Stamp Duty, Innovation and Technology Talents Budget｜Pay Tang Lazy Pack $5,000 Consumption Coupon, Transportation Subsidy Extension Read the Budget｜Happy Hong Kong HAPPY HK The budget plan will start and hold sea and land carnivals and food markets｜Transportation subsidies will be extended and CSSA will allocate an additional half-month food and electricity subsidy of $1,000