(Policy Address 2023) John Lee says Hong Kong enhanced governance on various fronts under his helm

Delivering the annual policy address on Wednesday, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu first reviewed his administration’s work in the past year, saying he has led the Government to embrace a result-oriented culture, building an administration with the focus on actions and delivery of results, as well as strengthening co-operation and team spirit.

The Hong Kong leader said over the past year, the SAR government has led Hong Kong out of the pandemic, with society returning to full normalcy.

He said his administration has enhanced governance on various fronts, strengthening coordination and improving the civil service management system, as well as formulating strategies to tackle the issues of intergenerational poverty, district environmental hygiene, and land and housing supply.

The government has also established Care Teams, enhanced the Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme and strengthened public hospital services. 

Lee also noted that the government had enhanced the talent admission schemes and has been creating a strong impetus for growth through more proactive integration into our country's development and expansion of international co-operation. 

Speaking to lawmakers at the Legislative Council, Lee said the government’s efforts have yielded some positive results, but he felt that much more can be done and achieved. 

This Policy Address carries his vision and his pledge for the future of Hong Kong, said Lee. “It is a Policy Address for each and every one of us,” he added.