18 Jul 2023獨媒#8015
袁彌昌指香港淪為「一潭死水」 鷹派為利益地位維持長期「撥亂反正」
The well-known mainland political blog “Jinghaihou（”, which is frequently reprinted and cited by official media, recently published a commentary criticising a small number of Hong Kong officials and legislators for invoking the National Security Law at every turn, and even “preferring the left to the right, regardless of the consequences”. The article resonated in political circles. In an analysis published today in Ming Pao, academic Yuen Mei-cheung said that after China-US relations “warm up”, some hawks and leftists would “certainly not be pleased”, as this would affect their positions and interests. He expected those seeking promotion and wealth through the National Security Law to try to keep Hong Kong in the phase of “governing Hong Kong through the National Security Law”. He also described Hong Kong as having become “a pool of stagnant water”, with its international standing and value to the country declining rapidly, saying that there was a problem with the “formula” for governing Hong Kong.
經常獲得官媒轉載和引述的內地知名政治博客「靖海侯」最近發表一篇評論，批評香港少數官員和議員動不動拿國安法出來做事，甚至「寧左勿右，不管後果」。文章在政界引起不少共鳴，學者袁彌昌今日在《明報》撰文分析中美關係「回暖」後，相信部分鷹派和左派「肯定不是味兒」，因為將影響其地位與利益，預期這批人欲藉《國安法》升官發財的人，會設法將香港停留在「國安法治港」的階段。他又形容目前香港淪為「一潭死水」，其國際地位及對國家的價值急速下滑，是治港「方程式」出了問題。
14 Jul 2023獨媒#7989
田北辰：鄭雁雄發言證實政圓桌冇行錯路
The Legislative Council hosted the Liaison Office again after a five-year gap, with its director, Zheng Yanxiong, invited to attend this afternoon. Several lawmakers praised Zheng as approachable. Michael Tien of Roundtable said he was deeply moved after hearing Zheng say at the luncheon that “criticism is also for Hong Kong’s good”. Tien said he was often criticised as a “bad boy” and a “traitor”, but after hearing the remarks, he believed Roundtable “has not taken the wrong path all these years”. He urged other lawmakers to put forward their views “more confidently and boldly”.
立法會相隔5年後再次宴請中聯辦，中聯辦主任鄭雁雄今午獲邀出席。多名議員均稱讚鄭雁雄親切，實政桌田北辰更指，在午宴中聽到鄭雁雄「批評都係為香港好」的言論後，內心有莫大感受，因自己常被批評為「壞孩子」、「二五仔」等，但聽完發言後認為實政圓桌「咁多年來冇行錯路」，籲其他議員要「安心放膽啲」提出意見。
14 Jul 2023獨媒#7992
鄭雁雄籲議員批評時「有主意、有建議」 信政府樂於接受
The Legislative Council hosted a banquet for Zheng Yanxiong, director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Hong Kong, this afternoon before the summer recess. In his speech, he said 43 bills had been passed during the current legislative year, an increase of 40% over the same period last year, reflecting close executive-legislative relations. He praised lawmakers as “serious and responsible” and urged them to be “rational and pragmatic” when monitoring the government. He stressed that when making criticisms, it was best to offer “ideas and suggestions”, saying he believed the government would be happy to accept them and “deeply understands the value of democratic procedures and that everyone’s criticisms are also for Hong Kong’s good.”
立法會今午趕及在「放暑假」前宴請中聯辦主任鄭雁雄，他在致辭時提到今個立法年度通過了43項法案，較去年同期增加40%，反映行政立法關係緊密。他讚揚議員「認真負責」，並寄語他們監督政府時要「理性務實」，強調作出批評時最好「有主意、有建議」，相信政府會樂於接受，以及「深知民主程序嘅價值，深知大家嘅批評也是為了香港好。」
6 Jul 2023獨媒#7936
羅健熙指有民主黨成員欲參選區會
The Legislative Council today passed the “improvement” of the District Council electoral system, under which directly elected seats will be cut to 20 per cent. The authorities are expected to announce the specific arrangements for the District Council elections at the end of the year. Democratic Party chairperson Lo Kin-hei said on an online media programme that he had initially heard that some party members intended to run, but that there were not many. Former Legislative Council member Emily Lau said frankly that she hoped someone from the Democratic Party would run, saying it should make an attempt with dignity: “Do as much as possible in the council, but if it gets to the point where it really doesn’t work, then resign.”
立法會今日通過「完善」區議會選舉制度，直選議席將削至兩成，預料當局將公布年底區議會選舉的具體安排。民主黨主席羅健熙在網台節目上表示，初步聽到有黨員有意參選，但數量不多。前立法會議員劉慧卿則坦言，希望民主黨有人參選，認為應該有尊嚴地一試：「喺議會裡面盡量做，但如果去到個位真係唔得嘅時候，咪辭職囉。」
3 Jul 2023獨媒#7907
自由黨創黨30周年酒會 李家超出席：七一優惠讓市民旅客開心
The Liberal Party held a cocktail reception today to mark the 30th anniversary of its founding. Chief Executive John Lee attended and delivered a speech, saying that the joyful atmosphere in the city this year on July 1 was noticeably livelier than in previous years. He said the July 1 promotional activities, together with the Hong Kong Shopping Festival, offered consumers discounts and gifts, allowing residents and visitors to celebrate the return happily together.
自由黨今日舉行創黨30周年酒會，行政長官李家超出席並致辭，稱今年七一市面上的歡樂氣氛明顯較往年熱鬧，七一的優惠活動連同香港購物節，向消費者提供折扣和禮物，市民和遊客都開開心心，共慶回歸。
2 Jul 2023獨媒#7906
【上任一年】李家超一成時間外訪內交 最遠走中東 未踏足歐美
Hong Kong’s international image has changed following the anti-extradition bill movement and three years of the pandemic. After taking office, the John Lee administration stressed the need to “tell Hong Kong’s story well” to the world. Which countries did John Lee visit during his first year, and where did his overseas trips take him? 《獨媒》compiled publicly available information and organised the Chief Executive’s official visits since he took office. Including visits to Beijing to report on his work and trips to attend event opening ceremonies, John Lee left Hong Kong on 12 visits in total: 10 were mainland visits, while only two were overseas visits. In particular, after border controls were lifted in February, all his visits were to the mainland, including several Greater Bay Area cities, Hainan and Chongqing. The only overseas countries he visited were Thailand, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. All of his predecessors as chief executive visited several European and American countries during their first year in office, but John Lee has yet to visit Europe or the United States as chief executive.
香港經歷反修例事件，以及3年疫情，在國際間的形象有變。李家超政府上任後，強調要向世界「說好香港故事」，李家超在過去一年出訪什麼國家？他的外訪足跡又是什麼？
《獨媒》從公開資料統計，並整理李家超上任至今的職務訪問行程。連同訪京述職及出席活動開幕式等行程，李家超一共有12次離開香港出訪，10次是前往內地「內交」，僅兩次是外訪，尤其在2月通關後清一色「內交」，先後走訪多個大灣區城市、海南和重慶等。外訪國家僅得泰國、沙特阿拉伯和阿聯酋。一眾前任特首，在上任之後首年都曾造訪歐美多國，但李家超至今仍未以特首身份踏足。
1 Jul 2023獨媒#7899
【七一】李華明出席慶回歸酒會 再籲民主黨參選區議會
Former Legislative Council member Lee Wah-ming earlier wrote an article in a newspaper calling on the Democratic Party to contest this year’s District Council elections. Invited to attend an official reception celebrating the handover this morning, he again urged the party to field candidates in the District Council election. He told reporters: “I’ve written the article. I publicly said that I hoped the Democratic Party would contest the election. My position is very clear.”
民主黨前立法會議員李華明早前在報章撰文，呼籲民主黨參選年底的區議會換屆選舉。他今早受邀出席官方慶回歸酒會，他接受記者訪問時再次呼籲，民主黨派員參加區議會選舉：「我寫咗文啦，我公開話希望民主黨參選啦，我好清晰㗎立場。」
1 Jul 2023獨媒#7900
【七一】李家超：本港已走在復常快車道上 惟須警惕內部「軟對抗」
Today marks the 26th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland. The Government held a flag-raising ceremony and reception this morning. In his speech, Chief Executive John Lee said Hong Kong was on the fast track to normality and that he was confident in Hong Kong, but that people should also remain vigilant in times of peace. He said that although Hong Kong was generally stable, “some countries have misjudged our country’s peaceful development and deliberately targeted and suppressed it”. He said vigilance was needed against destructive forces of “soft resistance” lurking internally, and that people must proactively safeguard national security.
今日是香港回歸祖國26周年，政府早上舉行升旗儀式及酒會，行政長官李家超致辭時稱，本港已走在復常的快車道上，對香港充滿信心，但同時應居安思危。他指雖然本港已大致平穩，「但係有國家對我國嘅和平發展，作出誤判，刻意針對、打壓」，必須對內部潛伏的「軟對抗」破壞力量警惕，並自發維護國家安全。
29 Jun 2023獨媒#7884
民研公布民情指數25年 回歸後除曾蔭權外皆低於正常值
The Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute released its 25-year Public Sentiment Index on Wednesday (June 28). The index covers data from July 1997 to June 2022. Of the four chief executives during the period, all except Donald Tsang—namely Tung Chee-hwa, Leung Chun-ying and Carrie Lam—recorded figures below the normal value of 100. The lowest figure was 45.2, recorded in February 2020.
香港民意研究所周三（6月28日）公布民情指數25年。指數統計了1997年7月至2022年6月的數據，統計範圍內的四位行政長官中除曾蔭權外，其餘三名董建華、梁振英及林鄭月娥均低於正常數值（100），最低數值為2020年2月，只有45.2。
28 Jun 2023獨媒#7872
鄧炳強擔心有市民懷邪惡目的 利用七一製造議題危害國安
1 July marks both the first anniversary of Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu taking office and the 26th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese sovereignty. Against the Government’s focus on striving for economic growth and development, it is an opportunity to tell the “Happy Hong Kong” story. However, in an interview with Sing Tao, Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung warned that some people might create issues or even hijack events on special dates, adopting “soft resistance” to achieve “sinister” objectives and endanger national security. He said such acts of soft resistance occurred every day, while external forces sought to undermine trust between Hong Kong people and the Government. He urged people to respond cautiously and not lower their guard.
7月1日既是特首李家超上任一周年，也是香港回歸26周年的大日子，配合政府「拚經濟、拚發展」主調，是說好「開心香港」故事的機會。不過保安局局長鄧炳強接受《星島》專訪時就警告，有市民於特別日子製造議題，甚至騎劫活動，採取軟對抗，達致「邪惡」及危害國家安全目的。他又指軟對抗行為無日無之，外部勢力希望分化香港市民與政府的信任。他提醒必須小心應對，不能掉以輕心。
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