LIVE: Hong Kong Policy Address 2026 and city’s first Five-Year Plan

Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee is delivering his fifth Policy Address and the city's first Five-Year Plan at the Legislative Council. The Five-Year Plan, which follows a two-month public consultation, aims to align Hong Kong's priorities with the nation's 2026-30 development blueprint. According to Lee, the plan will include both binding and anticipatory targets for Hong Kong, but will not shift the city towards a "planned economy".

The Five-Year Plan is expected to map out the long-term blueprint and strategic direction for Hong Kong's development, while the Policy Address will serve as an annual report and outline how the government will implement the plan. Lee's speech is expected to last two to three hours and cover policies ranging from childbirth incentives to the Northern Metropolis development. The blueprints total over 100,000 words.

This year's Policy Address is also Lee's last of his current term, according to the South China Morning Post. The city's economic and social development over the coming five years will be guided by the two documents.

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