Hong Kong outlines strategies for deepening development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and enhancing green transformation

Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee unveiled the HKSAR's First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development (2026-2030) and his fifth Policy Address on September 16, outlining initiatives to intensify Hong Kong's competitive edge amidst global challenges. The government aims to deepen the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), align rules and mechanisms, and promote cross-boundary collaboration.

Lee emphasized the cooperative spirit in technological innovation, infrastructure, soft connectivity, and fostering a sense of unity among residents of the GBA cities. The government is actively engaged in major cooperation platforms such as Qianhai, Nansha, Hengqin, and Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Co-operation Zone. In terms of hard connectivity, the HKSAR is supporting Nansha, encouraging trade participation in its infrastructure development, and advancing the Northern Link Project and Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Rail Link for seamless rail transit connections.

Soft connectivity will be promoted by establishing task forces to align rules and mechanisms within the GBA. To deepen cultural connections, Hong Kong will collaborate with GBA higher education institutions, focusing on cross-disciplinary partnerships, scientific research, and commercialization. The government is also promoting green transformation through the Green Tech Fund, hydrogen energy standards, and a sustainable aviation fuel production base in Dongguan.

The HKSAR aims to achieve a 1% to 3% SAF consumption ratio for flights departing from Hong Kong International Airport by 2030.