Five-Year Plan: Hong Kong’s Beijing-aligned policy blueprint was drawn up locally, says Chief Exec. John Lee
Hong Kong’s first Five-Year Plan aligning with mainland China’s development goals was drawn up by the local administration with reference to those of Chinese cities, leader John Lee has said. He was addressing a question as to whether Beijing was involved in the drafting of the blueprint. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon […]
Chief Exec. John Lee has clarified that Hong Kong's first Five-Year Plan, which aligns with mainland China's development goals, was crafted by the local administration. The Chief Executive addressed a question about Beijing's involvement in the drafting process during a press conference after delivering the city's policy address on September 16, 2026.
Lee appreciated advice from Chinese provincial and municipal authorities, but emphasized that the plan was formulated by Hong Kong's government based on its unique circumstances. He reiterated that the blueprint would uphold the city's capitalist system and would not steer the city towards a planned economy. The plan takes into account Hong Kong's local circumstances and references guidelines set by Chinese governments, while also aligning with national development plans.
Local government officials, including Janice Tse, Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, helped in understanding directions from mainland city plans, which aided in formulating Hong Kong's own strategy.
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