{
  "id": 11108262,
  "title": "Hong Kong’s 5-year plan underlines ‘DNA’ as a global city, market economy: John Lee",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/hong-kongs-5-year-plan-underlines-dna-as-a-global-city-market-economy-11108262",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T04:03:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post - Hong Kong",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post-hong-kong",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3369412/hong-kongs-5-year-plan-underlines-dna-global-city-market-economy-john-lee"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hong Kong's inaugural five-year plan showcased its DNA as a global city, emphasizing the importance of a market economy, according to Chief Executive John Lee. In his National Day reception speech, Lee outlined three key aspects of the plan, unveiled last month. Firstly, the plan adheres to the \"one country, two systems\" principle, which is crucial for its development within the Basic Law framework. Secondly, the plan underscores Hong Kong's role as a market economy, emphasizing the \"effective market\" and capable government approach. Lastly, the plan defines Hong Kong's strategic position in the world, highlighting its status as a global financial, maritime, aviation, and trade center. Lee also stressed the plan's aim to position Hong Kong as an international innovation and technology hub, as well as a high-calibre talent hub. The five-year plan was designed to leverage Hong Kong's unique strengths and guide the formulation of policies and major projects based on the city's actual conditions and characteristics.",
  "summary": "Hong Kong’s inaugural five-year plan highlighted its DNA as an international city while emphasising the market economy, the chief executive has said. Speaking at a National Day reception on Thursday, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said the city needed a blueprint with strategic vision amid the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape and accelerated growth of AI, as he highlighted three features…",
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        "title": "Hong Kong’s 5-year plan underlines ‘DNA’ as a global city, market economy: John Lee",
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