Executive to work with Legco under new mechanism to craft Hong Kong’s 5-year plan

Hong Kong authorities, led by Chief Executive John Lee, are establishing a formal collaborative mechanism between the government's executive branch and the Legislative Council to craft the city's inaugural five-year development plan. Announced before the Executive Council, this new platform is designed to reflect Hong Kong's executive-led governance model while incorporating legislative feedback. The Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau (CMAB) will form joint platforms with relevant Legco panels to research topics, hold discussions, and gather opinions to inform the policy outline. The goal is to complete this work within what Lee described as an "urgent time frame," targeting a final publication by the end of 2026.

A public consultation on the draft plan is scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year, preceding its official release. The five-year blueprint, which will chart a course for Hong Kong's development up to 2030, is intended to set clear visions and targets for key sectors, turning "economic development and livelihood improvement into a dynamic loop." Chief Executive Lee emphasized that the plan would allow residents to "share the dividends of development" and provide a clear idea of how the city will grow in prosperity. This structured, time-bound approach marks a significant step in long-term strategic planning for Hong Kong, aiming to align local growth with broader national development objectives.