本書收錄葉劉淑儀過去一年在《南華早報》(South China Morning Post)、《中國日報》(China Daily)及《香港自由新聞》(Hong Kong Free Press)發表的十多篇英文評論文章,題目包括香港在國家大局下的角色、本土宏觀政策,以及大國碰撞下的局勢,見解精闢而且引發深思。每篇文章後附註特別挑選十個重點詞彙,簡述其詞性、典故以及用法,讀者能從中掌握如何精煉地運用這些詞彙,加強英語表達能力。
Foreword Keith B. Richburg 4
Foreword Regina Ip 8
Chapter One:
Contributing to Our Home Country
貢獻國家
25th anniversary heralds new era for Hong Kong 14
Hong Kong can continue to make
a difference in the nation’s success 26
Xi Jinping gives fresh impetus to
“One Country, Two Systems” 37
Party Congress commits firmly to
“One Country, Two Systems” 47
The city can make a difference 57
NPCSC interpretation removes doubts,
strengthens national security 67
Zheng Yanxiong’s appointment
signals new era 77
How Hong Kong can contribute to national rejuvenation 86
Chapter Two:
Macro Policy
宏觀政策
We must join talent race 96
The city has hopes for John Lee’s
upcoming Policy Address 106
John Lee made 2022 Hong Kong’s
year of action and reconnection 117
End property hegemony 127
Budget to spur growth,
relieve hardship in Hong Kong 137
District Council overhaul: Remembering the
failures of Hong Kong’s democratic experiments 147
Chapter Three:
Collision between China and the West
中西碰撞
Days of British Parliament as effective
government are numbered 160
US needs policy rethink 172
Xi Jinping’s diplomacy breaks the ice, resumes dialogue 182
UK should treasure the chance to interact
with Hong Kong legislators 192