Legco debate on policy blueprints begin
A three-day debate on motions involving Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and the 2026 Policy Address began in the Legislative Council on Wednesday. In his opening remarks, Chief Secretary Eric Chan said implementing the five-year plan is a complex undertaking, promising that the government would take the initiative and act proactively to deliver tangible results. “Implementing Hong Kong's…
A three-day debate on motions involving Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and the 2026 Policy Address commenced in the Legislative Council on Wednesday. Chief Secretary Eric Chan opened the proceedings, emphasizing that implementing the five-year plan is a complex undertaking requiring a strong implementation framework. He pledged the government’s proactive approach to delivering tangible results in collaboration with all sectors of society.
Chan also highlighted that the Policy Address will serve as the annual agenda for implementing the five-year plan, transforming macro direction and strategic goals into concrete policy measures. He mentioned that the chief executive will report on the plan's progress during his annual duty visit to the central government and provide recommendations for enhancement.
The Budget, according to Chan, will ensure the financial resources needed to execute the plan while maintaining fiscal sustainability. The three-day debate, divided into six sessions, addressed various policy themes on the first day, focusing on bolstering the city’s traditional four centers, turning Hong Kong into a hub for elite talent, and strengthening its global competitive advantages.
Each lawmaker was allotted a combined 20 minutes over the sessions to voice their opinions on the two policy blueprints.
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