{
  "id": 7248267,
  "title": "HK's first five-year plan will uphold core systems: CE",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/hks-first-five-year-plan-will-uphold-core-systems-ce-7248267",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T04:47:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1869927-20260914.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief Executive John Lee announced on Monday that Hong Kong’s inaugural five-year plan would maintain the city’s rule of law, capitalist system, and adherence to the Basic Law. In several newspapers two days prior to presenting the blueprint alongside his Policy Address, Lee dismissed concerns that a five-year plan would alter Hong Kong’s established system. He reiterated that the government’s vision for economic and social development aims to safeguard and enhance livelihoods for all residents.\n\nLee expressed his desire for Hong Kong citizens, each and every one of them, to benefit from the plan’s dividends and experience happiness and fulfillment. He extended gratitude to lawmakers and government bureaus and departments for their contributions in completing the five-year plan within a year, surpassing expectations. Over 100 consultation sessions were held throughout the previous year, with 80% of the 17,000 submissions originating from individual citizens. The public’s support was evident, with citizens actively endorsing the creation of a plan to preserve Hong Kong’s traditional strengths, foster Northern Metropolis development, and improve livelihoods further.\n\nLee expressed confidence that with the strong backing of the country, Hong Kong would embark on a new chapter, progressing from stability to prosperity.",
  "summary": "Chief Executive John Lee on Monday vowed that Hong Kong’s first five-year plan would uphold the rule of law and the city’s core systems and expressed hope for everyone to reap a dividend from development. Writing in several newspapers two days before delivering the blueprint alongside his Policy Address, Lee recalled being asked whether a five-year plan would change Hong Kong’s established…",
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        "title": "HK's first five-year plan will uphold core systems: CE",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/hks-first-five-year-plan-will-uphold-core-systems-ce",
        "published": "2026-09-14T04:47:45.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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