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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.
(From left) British Chamber of Commerce's Paul McComb, Australian Chamber of Commerce's Mary Simpson, and European Chamber of Commerce's Johannes Hack. Photo: Jonathan Wong
European Chamber of Commerce Chairman Johannes Hack. Photo: Jonathan Wong
John Lee delivers the policy address in the Legco chamber. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Foreign chambers back Hong Kong 5-year plan, urge progress on Northern Metropolis

Focus on city’s role in helping mainland Chinese businesses go global is attractive to foreign investors, chamber heads say.

Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan

Opinion | Hong Kong’s 5-year plan could have been more ambitious

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Mainland China

Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan to give firms more long-term certainty: Paul Chan

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to open waters to Guangdong yachts under southbound scheme from October

Transport chief Mable Chan says scheme expected to boost cross-border leisure spending and support Hong Kong’s yacht economy.

A proposed southbound yacht scheme is expected to boost cross-border leisure spending and support Hong Kong’s yacht economy. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong leader says firms must strive to survive despite government support

Chief Executive John Lee defends policy address, saying government aid can help but businesses must also adapt in competitive market.

Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong

Foreign carer scheme may drive up wages, leave poor without help, employers warn

Hong Kong will admit foreign carers with more advanced training and experience in elderly care under pilot scheme unveiled in policy address.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | More than ever, Hong Kong’s global character is an asset to the nation

The city can bridge China and the world, adding value to every connection, but to deliver on this promise, it needs everyone on board.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
Hong Kong society

Foreign carers for elderly to get 10 to 20% more pay than current helpers

Carers must also have received elderly care training recognised by Hong Kong and possess at least three years of experience looking after older people.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to recruit AI chief by mid-2027, with confidence in local talent pool

Post will pay up to HK$278,200 per month, authorities reveal, adding they also understand public concerns over bolstering cybercrime laws.

Mainland China

Hong Kong’s metal storage hits 30,000 tonnes in push to become global commodity hub

Financial services minister Christopher Hui also says city will pay for Dongjiang water using yuan as part of internationalising renminbi.

The Central business district. Hong Kong has recorded robust demand for gold imports as banks and logistics companies bet on Hong Kong’s expansion of its vaults for the precious metal. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan

John Lee keeps Hong Kong talent target unchanged despite 300,000 arrivals

City leader also says professionals arriving under Top Talent Pass Scheme could add about 1.2 per cent to local GDP each year.

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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

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

This is a Factsheet series on Hong Kong’s debut five-year plan and the 2026 policy address. The series was produced with support from the Hong Kong SAR government.

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.

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.

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.

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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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The first university town will be developed in Hung Shui Kiu. Photo: Karma Lo
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.

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 International Airport recorded 10.1 per cent passenger growth in the first eight months of the year. Photo: Edmond So
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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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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John Lee also spelled out Hong Kong’s core positioning under the “four centres, one hub” concept. Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

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.

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