John Lee Ka-chiu writes an article interpreting Hong Kong’s first five-year plan
Hong Kong’s five-year plan aligns with the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan, charting a new blueprint for high-quality development Focusing on financial innovation, technology, and improvements to people’s livelihoods, it will help Hong Kong integrate into the bigger picture and seize new opportunities
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive John Lee Kachiu published an article in China News Weekly introducing the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s first FiveYear Plan for Economic and Social Development (2026–2030), which will be issued on September 16. The article states that the plan aims to align with the national “15th FiveYear Plan,” help Hong Kong better integrate into the country’s overall development, and promote highquality development.
John Lee said that Hong Kong will focus on its positioning as “four centers, one hub,” continuing to consolidate its status as an international financial, shipping, trading, and aviation hub, while accelerating the development of an international innovation and technology center and a highland for international highcaliber talent. The SAR government will also promote the construction of the Northern Metropolis and the Hong Kong Park of the Hetao ShenzhenHong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone, and strengthen coordinated development with cities in the GuangdongHong KongMacao Greater Bay Area.
The article also mentioned that the FiveYear Plan places improving people’s livelihoods in an important position, covering areas such as education, healthcare, housing, social welfare, labor, and elderly care. Lee said that during the public consultation period, more than 17,000 submissions were received, and all sectors of society generally supported Hong Kong’s firstever formulation of a FiveYear Plan, hoping it will provide a clearer longterm blueprint for future development.