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Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan

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Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan
Hong Kong's inaugural five-year plan was unveiled by Chief Executive John Lee in 2026, outlining the city's strategic direction and long-term vision.
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The story begins …

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s final policy address for his current term lays out five major development opportunities and 25 key livelihood measures, from targets for Northern Metropolis to family friendly policies.

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Hong Kong’s new chapter

The city’s first five-year plan includes 22 key performance indicators tied to the local economy, innovation and residents’ living standards.

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As the flagship project of Hong Kong’s five-year plan, the cross-border hub is built to function as a sandbox – a special zone for bold policy and economic innovation.

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The story begins …

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s final policy address for his current term lays out five major development opportunities and 25 key livelihood measures, from targets for Northern Metropolis to family friendly policies.

John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong’s new chapter

The city’s first five-year plan includes 22 key performance indicators tied to the local economy, innovation and residents’ living standards.

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How will Hong Kong’s new 5-year plan court global capital?

Expanded investment products and stronger mainland-market links aim to deepen Hong Kong’s wealth-management edge and lure more international investors.

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Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan, 2026 policy address: everything you need to know

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Explicit directions set by John Lee seen as ensuring persistence in policies even if there are changes in government leadership.

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Editorial | Dual policy plans will help Hong Kong grab new opportunities

Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and the chief executive’s latest policy address set the right macro directions for the city’s development.

Chief Executive John Lee holds up copies of the booklets detailing Hong Kong’s first five-year plan, with a blue cover, and the policy address, which retains its iconic green design, at the government’s headquarters in Admiralty, on September 15. Photo: Silvia Siu
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Blueprint sets goals for economic development, livelihoods and environmental protection, policy address targets 5 key areas of development.

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Hong Kong’s first five-year plan seeks to boost innovation

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu unveiled measures to raise technology investments in Hong Kong, along with steps to improve living standards.

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Chief Executive John Lee holds copies of the coming official publications, noting that the cover of the first five-year plan is blue, while the policy address retains its green design. Photo: Karma Lo
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The city’s new development road map mirrors national priorities, leveraging deeper integration to drive national progress while securing local livelihoods.

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5-year plan to boost livelihoods, concrete measures in policy address: John Lee

After two months of public consultation, city leader says five-year plan will focus on long-term well-being, policy address on immediate improvements.

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Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan, policy address to be unveiled on September 16

Hong Kong’s leader says releasing blueprints together will show how the five-year plan sets direction and the policy address implements it.

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