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■玉兔迎春，今年維園年宵市場連日來丁財兩旺。資料圖片
在過去的農曆年，香港經濟迅速復甦，市民分享經濟繁榮成果，對前景更添信心。回顧虎年，歐美經濟晦暗未明，主權債務危機時隱時現，失業率居高不下。相比之下，香港雖是細小而開放的經濟體，極易受到外圍不明朗因素的衝擊，但受惠於國家經濟的強勁增長，本港全年經濟錄得6.5%增幅，更接連獲穆迪、惠譽及標準普爾等國際評級機構調高評級，顯示本港財政穩健，前景看好。
眾所周知，兔子生性溫馴、活潑可愛、喜愛平和，這似乎也預示香港來年運程。過去一年，本地的樓市、股市平穩發展，企業盈利良好，員工普遍獲得加薪；同時，立法會成功通過政改方案，本港民主發展邁出重大步伐，政制爭拗減少，有利集中精力發展經濟，創富利民。
玉兔迎春，市面人頭湧湧，各個年宵市場丁財兩旺，即使在經濟強勁增長下物價上調加快，但市民仍熱熱鬧鬧地置辦年貨、準備賀年活動；商家貨如輪轉，笑逐顏開。可見香港已成功應對金融海嘯的挑戰，再次迎來興旺。香港經濟繁榮，社會和諧，市民安居樂業，喜氣洋洋迎接兔年來臨。
展望新的一年，是國家「十二五」規劃的開局之年，也是香港加快經濟轉型、推動社會和諧的重要一年。香港更應再接再厲，配合「十二五」規劃，大力推動產業調整升級，為香港的長遠發展作出科學規劃，增強核心競爭力，為經濟發展塑造更多增長點，兔年再報佳音。
The Rabbit ushers in Springtime and brings joy to Hong Kong
In the past year of the lunar calendar, the economy of Hong Kong recovered at a fast speed; Hong Kong people, while enjoying the fruit of economic prosperity, also felt more confident about the future. Back in the year of the Tiger, the European and American economies had seen uncertainties and hard times as they were troubled by lurking sovereign debt crises and soaring unemployment rates. In contrast, Hong Kong, despite being a small and open economy vulnerable to impact caused by uncertainties in external markets, benefited from the strong economic growth of the Mainland and recorded a 6.5% growth rate in the year. International rating agencies like Moody's, Fitch and Standard and Poor's have already given Hong Kong a higher credit rating, which is an indication of the financial stability and rosy outlook of the Hong Kong economy.
It is a well known fact that rabbits are mild, lively, adorable and peace-loving animals. This perhaps bodes well for Hong Kong in the year to come. Last year, both the local property and stock market enjoyed a steady growth, companies reported promising profits and employees in general were given a pay rise. Furthermore, the Legislative Council passed the political reform bill, making a big step forward on the road to democracy. As political disputes subside, Hong Kong can focus more on developing its economy, creating wealth and bringing fortune to the people.
To celebrate the spring festival in the year of the Rabbit, people flocked to various shopping areas. The Lunar New Year flower markets were crowded with people and business was brisk. In spite of the frequent price rises caused by the strong economic growth, people went shopping and prepared for the New Year as they used to. Everyone was in a festive mood and merchants were overjoyed to see the high turnover of business. All these prove that Hong Kong has successfully overcome the challenges brought about by the financial tsunami and moved into another booming era. Under a state of economic prosperity and social harmony, Hong Kong people have enjoyed security and job satisfaction, and blissfully welcomed the year of the Rabbit.
The new year ahead starts the twelfth five year plan of our country and is as well a critical year for Hong Kong to speed up economic transformation and foster social harmony. Hong Kong should once again further gather its strength, act in accord with the twelfth five year plan and press ahead with the readjustment and upgrading of its industrial structure. Hong Kong has to make scientific planning for its long term development, increase the competitiveness of its core strength and create more growth spots for its economic development so that the Year of the Rabbit can bring more good tidings. ■Translation by 開明 chi.ming818@gmail.com
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