Youth at heart of five-year plan, Policy Address: CE
Chief Executive John Lee on Monday said the future of the city's young people is one of the central components of Hong Kong's first five-year plan and the Policy Address he announced last month. Speaking in a video message at the Global Youth Powerhouse Summit 2026, Lee said the younger generation would not only benefit from the city's reforms and development, it would also be the driving force…
Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee emphasized that the city's young people are central to the government's first five-year plan and the recently announced Policy Address. Speaking at the Global Youth Powerhouse Summit 2026, Lee stated that the younger generation will not only benefit from the city's reforms and development but will also drive them forward.
He highlighted the Northern Metropolis, a piece of land representing one-third of Hong Kong's area, as crucial to the city's growth, with three university towns in San Tin, Hung Shui Kiu, and Ta Kwu Ling at its core. Additionally, Lee announced a United Nations Youth Leaders Internship Programme and expanded mainland internship and training schemes in finance, aerospace, and cutting-edge research.
The government and businesses will jointly launch a youth employment and internship program offering 30,000 places over the next two years. Lee expressed confidence that young people's opportunities in Hong Kong outweigh the challenges and pledged to collaborate with all sectors to create platforms for young people to thrive locally, nationally, and globally.
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