The new budget announced that 5,000 electronic consumer coupons will be distributed in two installments to eligible Hong Kong residents and New Year Hong Kong residents, and half of the vouchers will be issued to those who come to Hong Kong or study under different entry plans, which is 10% less than last year.
Financial Secretary Chen Maobo attended a radio program this morning (23rd). Some citizens called to bombard the payment of too little money in consumer coupons. They believed that the current financial reserves and the foreign exchange fund are sufficient, and more money can be distributed: "You have distributed 5,000 yuan. It’s getting smaller and smaller, people from Macau send more than 10,000 every year... Hong Kong is so embarrassing, Uncle Bo, you are called Fang Bo, why do you have to be lonely and lonely?” Chen Maobo responded, “You can’t hit a swollen-skinned rich
guy ", emphasizing that the Exchange Fund should not be used lightly, otherwise it will shake the stability of the currency, and admitted that "a grain of sugar is not as sweet" this time, but hoped that the public would understand that the current "sugar distribution" measure is within the government's capabilities.
According to news, people in the "High-end Talent Pass Program" can also obtain half-price consumption coupons. He said that he is reviewing the "High-level Talent Pass" program and will consider it when there is an appropriate way.
▼Financial Budget.
Citizens pay attention to redistribution of consumer coupons and how to promote tourism▼
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Chen Maobo: Measures to aid citizens require "watching and eating"
Chen Maobo said in the radio program "Financial Secretary Hotline" this morning that Hong Kong will record deficits in 4 out of 5 years. It is estimated that the fiscal reserves for the next year will be 762.9 billion yuan, which is equivalent to 12 months of government expenditure. There will still be a deficit of more than 50 billion yuan in the year, but it is considered that the fiscal reserve is still at a healthy level, but measures to support the public need to be "watched and eaten."
Citizens complain about the "subdivided housing wave" lonely cold: 5,000 yuan in consumer coupons will be sent to Macau
Some citizens called the radio station to express their opinions. Among them, Mr. Zhang was dissatisfied with the "reduction" of consumer coupons. He believed that Hong Kong still has more than 800 billion yuan in reserves, plus foreign exchange reserves and other funds, which should be enough to distribute more consumer coupons. He even bombarded: " The 5,000 you send is getting smaller and smaller, and Macau sends more than 10,000 every year, and there are children in the small roads. If you lose, you don’t lose. Hong Kong is really a loser!" He even pointed at Chen Maobo, saying bluntly: "Uncle Bo, your name is Jie Fang Bo. Please understand that you are a ghost and lonely. You are not a good person. Send more people to benefit, and everyone is happy!"
Uncle Bo, your name is Jiefang Bo. Let me explain that you are a ghost and lonely, and you are not a good person. Send more people to benefit, and everyone is happy!
Citizen Mr. Liu
▼On February 22, Chen Maobo announced the key points of the budget▼
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Chen Maobo: I can't be swollen and pretend to be rich, sugarless, sweet, hope for understanding
Chen Maobo responded that the Basic Law designates the Hong Kong Exchange Fund as a linked exchange rate, so it cannot be used easily, otherwise it will shake the stability of the currency and do great harm to Hong Kong.
He emphasized that the deficit has been recorded in recent years, so it is necessary to be cautious about financial management: "Don't beat the swollen-skinned rich man... Granulated sugar is not that sweet, but I hope everyone understands it", and reiterated that the current "sugar distribution" measure is within the government's capabilities.
You can't be swollen and rich... granulated sugar is not that sweet, but I hope that with everyone's understanding, it is already within our capabilities.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po
▼On February 22, grassroots citizens watched the live broadcast of the budget▼
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Reviewing the arrangement of "Gaocaitong" consumer vouchers
Government sources revealed yesterday that those who come to Hong Kong with an annual salary of 2.5 million yuan or graduates from top 100 universities in the world, that is, "Gao Caitong" visa holders, are also eligible to receive half of the consumption vouchers, which is 2,500 yuan.
Chen Maobo said that his colleagues are reviewing the arrangement of the "Gao Caitong" people, and will consider it when there is an appropriate way.
Some citizens are concerned that many citizens use consumer vouchers to buy imported luxury goods, electronic products, etc., or fail to leave the money in Hong Kong for return. They suggest that consumer vouchers be designated for use in service industries.
Chen Maobo said that he had considered issuing "targeted consumption coupons", but after investigation, he found that the public wanted more choices. In addition, the retail industry has also faced difficulties in the past two years, so he thought it would be better not to limit the use.
▼February 22 Budget Key Points▼
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▼Chen Maobo attended the budget press conference on February 22▼
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▼On February 22, Chen Maobo attended the "Budget Forum"▼
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Consumption Coupon︱Advance payment is coming soon?
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