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John Lee policy address 2026

John Lee policy address 2026
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu delivered his fifth policy address alongside the city's first-ever five-year plan on September 16, 2026.
Pedestrians cross a road in Central. More than 300,000 people have arrived in Hong Kong through the city’s talent schemes, Chief Executive John Lee says. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan

Hong Kong talent schemes could add 1.2% to GDP annually, John Lee says

City leader also reveals more than half of arrivals are willing to stay past three-year mark.

Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan

Factsheet series: Hong Kong’s debut 5-year plan and 2026 policy address

Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan

The story begins …

Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan

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.

Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan

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.

Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan

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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Artificial intelligence

Editorial | Hong Kong, mainland China won’t genuflect to Silicon Valley’s moral panic over AI

Mainland China’s AI strategy focuses on economic transformation while addressing concrete risks, an approach which aligns with Hong Kong’s five-year plan.

A woman works at a booth at AI+ Power 2026, Hong Kong’s largest artificial intelligence expo and conference, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on June 4. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Education in Hong Kong

Self-funded campuses favoured in Hong Kong’s new university towns

Education chief Christine Choi says institutions may seek government loans to build campuses, but those that do not will be given priority.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong eyeing gold expansion and Northern Metropolis vaults to cement hub status

Finance chief says HKMA playing greater role in gold market will enrich city’s financial ecosystem and that Hong Kong not considering interest rate rise.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong will lack 130,000 workers by 2028, fewer than projected due to policies

Shortage mitigated by AI development and talent import policies, labour chief says, as top talent visa renewal to be relaxed for tech founders.

Labour chief Chris Sun says the shortage of workers Hong Kong has been mitigated by the government’s talent import policies. Photo: Karma Lo
Banking & finance

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.

While much of the world’s gold trading still clears through London, Hong Kong is building a regional alternative. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong targets 240 air destinations by 2030, eyeing new Uzbekistan routes

Cathay also reveals passenger numbers, including those handled by HK Express, reached monthly record of more than 3.6 million in August.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s ‘AI city brain’ to cost initial HK$200m, but ‘won’t catch thieves’

John Lee and Eric Chan stress new system will consolidate data to improve city management and won’t be used for crime detection or surveillance.

Hong Kong population

Hong Kong’s John Lee vows to review IVF support for women over 40

City leader says he will examine current policies but acknowledges no single measure can reverse Hong Kong’s declining birth rate.

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John Lee says the government will review current fertility policies. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan

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

From Hong Kong’s first five-year blueprint to new initiatives to boost birth rates, here are highlights from John Lee’s final policy address.

Chief Executive John Lee leaves the Legislative Council chamber after delivering Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and the annual policy address. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s 5-year plan, policy continuity offer investor stability, experts say

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

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Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan

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.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong targets gold trading, FPS-UnionPay link to boost yuan use

‘We will consolidate and enhance Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre,’ John Lee says.

The HKMA will promote linking the Faster Payment System with mainland China’s bank card and payment system UnionPay by the end of the year. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan

Hong Kong aims to raise innovation spending to 3% of GDP by about 2030

Chief Executive John Lee unveils ambitious goal, together with measures to boost frontier technologies, including aerospace research.

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Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan

Hong Kong sets 5-year plan to double innovation spending, boost new industries

Blueprint sets goals for economic development, livelihoods and environmental protection, policy address targets 5 key areas of development.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong leader vows support for media’s global reach, to review TV practice code

Hong Kong to review television practice code to help local broadcasters adapt to modern industry trends and digital competition, John Lee says.

Media gather at government headquarters at Tamar. “The government will continue to assist the local media to expand their network beyond Hong Kong, telling the good stories of Hong Kong,” city leader John Lee said. Photo: Karma Lo
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to offer ‘attractive’ merger deals for schools beyond those struggling

Source says demand exist even among schools with healthy enrolment, provided authorities offer more resources and support.

Students in Sai Wan Ho. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s new training visa could be available in first quarter of 2027

New visa category among spate of new talent-trawling measures unveiled in city leader John Lee’s policy address.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong targets film tourism boom and higher-level tennis tournaments

Policy blueprint sets HK$126 billion tourism target by 2030, with film tourism and major sporting events among its priorities.

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Education in Hong Kong

First building in Hong Kong’s university town project to be ready in months

Tower called Loop Academy One, city leader says, while also revealing official names for the three university towns in Northern Metropolis.

A view of the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area of the Northern Metropolis. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong

Hong Kong leader pledges building maintenance reforms after fatal Tai Po fire

Government will conduct a legal study on criminalising bid-rigging in major building maintenance works and submit a proposal to the Legislative Council this year.

The fire, which ripped through Wang Fuk Court in November while the estate was undergoing major renovations, killed 168 residents. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong

Hong Kong to set up ‘AI city brain’ to boost disaster response and public safety

Government also creating new role of AI commissioner, who is expected to begin next year overseeing key areas of risk governance, John Lee says.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s HK$30,000 bonus for second child among 11 new measures to boost births

‘The current-term government has shifted from a non-interventionist approach to actively promoting fertility,’ city leader John Lee says.

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