John Lee launches public consultation for final policy address and five-year plan
Hong Kong leader to gauge views on city's first five-year plan starting Monday
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced on Thursday that a public consultation for his term's final policy address will begin next Monday. The exercise will also collect views on the city's first-ever five-year plan, which spans 2026 to 2030 and aligns with China's national development blueprint. Speaking after meeting tertiary education leaders, Lee stated that the consultation will gather opinions on both the five-year plan and the policy address, with the government integrating them accordingly.
The five-year plan outlines Hong Kong's overall direction, while the policy address focuses on concrete measures. The consultation document covers six major policy areas comprising 29 policy directions and key proposals, including the development of the Northern Metropolis. Hong Kong aims to publish the five-year plan in the third quarter of this year. The consultation for the five-year blueprint began last Monday.
- Public consultation starts Monday for John Lee's final policy address and the first five-year plan.
- The five-year plan (2026-2030) aligns with China's national development blueprint and covers six major policy areas with 29 directions.
- Key proposal includes development of the Northern Metropolis; plan due by Q3 2026.
Why It Matters
The consultation shapes Hong Kong's long-term strategy and resource allocation, affecting businesses and residents for the next five years.