Hong Kong to announce first five year plan on Sept 16
HONG KONG: Hong Kong's chief executive John Lee said on Wednesday that the Asian financial hub's first five-year plan would be released on Sept 16 followed by the annual policy address, public broadcaster RTHK reported.
Hong Kong's chief executive John Lee announced on Wednesday that the city's first five-year plan would be unveiled on September 16, according to public broadcaster RTHK. This will be followed by the annual policy address. Lee emphasized that both documents will be released simultaneously to demonstrate how the government transforms the blueprint into policy measures based on the plan's guidelines and strategies.
Lee assumed leadership of Hong Kong in 2022, succeeding Beijing's imposition of the National Security Law following the COVID-19 pandemic and widespread anti-government protests. His administration is concentrating on maintaining policy continuity as it aims to align more closely with mainland China's policymaking. The two-month consultation period for the five-year plan took place from June 15 to August 14, during which the government welcomed input from various sectors and residents.
China has utilized five-year plans for over seven decades to serve as a roadmap for social and economic development. The latest plan spans the years 2026 to 2030 and marks Beijing's 15th such plan.
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