問題（經簡化及修改）
Q1：香港民研過去及現在有否收取海外資金或捐款作為營運經費？在23條立法後，會否避免收取海外資金或捐款？
Q2：香港民研過去及現在有否與外國或國際機構合作？在23條立法後，會否避免與外國或國際機構合作？
Q3：就政府建議引入的「境外干預罪」，會否擔心香港民研的研究及調查項目被指觸犯有關法例？香港民研的營運會否因應23條立法作出改變？
香港民研回覆
A1：香港民研從來沒有收取海外政治獻金，故此23條立法對我們應該沒有影響。研究隊在香港大學工作的時候，我們完全遵守大學的財務指引和行政規條，所有運作都公開透明，與海外機構合作的研究項目，亦一律在研究報告中仔細說明。我們不會改變這個行之有效的做法。
A2：香港民研一向奉公守法，所有與國際機構合作的項目，都會在法律框架內進行，以前如是，以後也會如是。我們認為，香港應該繼續保持甚至加強自己的國際地位，這是服務社會、國家、民族和全世界的最好方法。眼前的困境，是基於多種歷史、文化、政治和社會原因，情況總會改變。自絕與國際社會的合作，將難以由治及興。
A3：香港民研會以最負責任的態度，避免觸犯法律法例。我們會小心審視法庭案例和專家意見，訂立更多內部守則和管理系統，避免觸碰紅線。我們期待，政府部門和法律專家設立具公信力的免費諮詢服務，為市民提供可靠的法律意見。我們更加期待，有關部門以科學方法蒐集更多真實的民意數據，了解市民的真正憂慮。
Questions (simplified and sub-edited)
Q1: Has HKPORI received overseas fund or donation in the past or now for operating expenses? Will HKPORI avoid receiving overseas fund or donation after the Article 23 legislation?
Q2: Has HKPORI cooperated with foreign or international organizations in the past or now? Will HKPORI avoid cooperating with foreign or international organizations after the Article 23 legislation?
Q3: Regarding the government’s proposal on introducing a crime under external interference, will HKPORI worry that its research projects and survey items will be accused of violating relevant laws?
Replies from HKPORI
A1: HKPORI has never received any overseas political donation, so we are unlikely to be affected by the Article 23 legislation. When the research team worked in The University of Hong Kong, we strictly followed the financial and administrative regulations of the University, while keeping all operations open and transparent to the public. Whenever we work with foreign organizations, we always explain them clearly in our research reports. We will not change this practice.
A2: HKPORI has always complied with the law in the most responsible way. All our international projects have been conducted within the legal framework, and this practice will remain unchanged. We believe that Hong Kong should maintain and even strengthen its international status, because this is the best way to serve our society, our country, our race and the world. The hardship we are facing has stemmed from a variety of historical, cultural, political and societal reasons, and they will change. It we cut our connection with the world, the transition from stability to prosperity (由治及興) will be hard to come by.
A3: HKPORI will act most prudently to avoid violating the law. We will carefully review all relevant court cases and expert opinions, and avoid hitting the red lines by establishing more internal rules and management checks. We wish government departments and legal experts would establish free and credible consultation services to provide people with reliable legal advice. We are even more eager to see the government collect and collate public opinion in a scientific way, in order to under people’s real concern and truthful opinion.
