Hong Kong unveils first five-year plan to cement position as global financial hub
Hong Kong leader John Lee on Wednesday unveiled the city's first five-year plan to boost its global position as a financial hub. The plan serves as a social and economic roadmap detailing the city-state's strategic priorities, including an aim to expand technology ties with mainland China.
Hong Kong's leader, John Lee, has unveiled the city's first five-year plan to boost its position as a global financial hub. The plan outlines strategic priorities, including expanding technology ties with mainland China.
The plan was announced in Lee's annual Policy Address speech, in which he also discussed the National Security Exhibition Gallery. The gallery, which opened in mid-2024, has attracted over 1.9 million visitors, according to Lee.
The government plans to expand the gallery and add more content to promote the idea that "security brings prosperity," Lee said, although further details were not provided.
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