HONG KONG — Hong Kong will release its first five-year plan on Sept. 16 alongside Chief Executive John Lee’s annual Policy Address, linking the city’s long-term development strategy with immediate government priorities.
Lee said presenting the two documents together would show how the administration intends to translate the five-year blueprint into specific policies and measurable actions. The plan will outline Hong Kong’s economic and social direction, while the Policy Address will set out annual targets and measures for implementation.
The announcement marks a significant step in Hong Kong’s effort to align its policymaking more closely with mainland China, which has relied on five-year plans for more than seven decades. China’s latest plan covers the period from 2026 to 2030 and is its 15th national development plan.
Lee, a former police officer and security chief who became chief executive in 2022, said his administration would emphasise policy continuity and long-term planning. His tenure began after the Covid-19 crisis and mass anti-government protests that preceded Beijing’s imposition of a sweeping National Security Law.
A two-month public consultation on Hong Kong’s plan ran from June 15 to Aug. 14, with the government inviting views from residents, businesses and professional sectors. Officials are now expected to incorporate the feedback into the final document before its release.