Focus on Hong Kong Investment Immigration and Hong Kong Life: Macau announced the latest policy report this month, and the government continues to distribute money to residents. Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Leung Chun-ying attended the 2014 Policy Address and 2014-2015 Financial Budget District Consultation Meeting in Sha Tin. Whether the Hong Kong government will distribute money has become a focal point for the people of Hong Kong. In response, Leung Chun-ying stated that if the government has surplus funds, it should not distribute money indiscriminately as in the past, regardless of wealth or need, but rather use it for those in need.
Leung Chun-ying stated that the government's work has four key focuses: poverty, an aging society, housing, and the environment, with another focus being the promotion of economic development. The Hong Kong economy has seen moderate growth, full employment, and moderate wage increases. The government's revenue is good, thus it has more capacity to improve people's livelihoods.
"Since the beginning of this year, the number of people applying for Comprehensive Social Security Assistance in Hong Kong has significantly decreased, indicating that the people of Hong Kong are willing and able to be self-reliant." Leung Chun-ying stated that if the government has surplus funds, it should not distribute money indiscriminately as in the past, regardless of wealth or need, but rather use it for those in need.
At the consultation meeting, Leung Chun-ying stated that the government should respond to social demands by introducing a living allowance for the elderly, increasing the allowance for those in need by double, with 430,000 people already receiving it. In addition, the government is expanding the two-dollar (Hong Kong dollar, the same below) public transport concession and is actively promoting the two-dollar fare concession for green minibus services, as well as working on elderly medical vouchers and care funds, with the principle being that funds should be used for those in need, especially the elderly.
Some residents expressed hope that the Hong Kong government would strengthen governance and promote the economic development of Hong Kong. In response, Leung Chun-ying pointed out that the current efficiency of the government's administration is indeed not high. He cited an example where changing the planning use of a piece of land requires more than ten months just for planning consultation changes before construction can begin. "Society needs to reflect on whether it is self-defeating to take so long, like a silkworm spinning its own cocoon, with the left hand hitting the right hand." Leung Chun-ying believes that citizens who support Hong Kong's development and the government's administration should voice their opinions.
Leung Chun-ying emphasized that the Chief Executive or public servants of the Special Administrative Region are required to love the country and Hong Kong. "Hong Kong is part of the country, and public servants, regardless of their position, have titles that begin with the People's Republic of China Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Therefore, to love Hong Kong is to love the country, which is only right." Leung Chun-ying said.
