Public consultations for Hong Kong's inaugural Five-Year Plan are set to commence in the fourth quarter of this year, with the aim of finalizing the plan by the end of 2026, according to Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu.
Speaking before an Executive Council meeting this morning, Lee stated that he will personally lead the drafting process, with the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau taking charge and all bureau heads participating fully.
To ensure efficient completion within a tight timeframe, Lee proposed establishing a collaborative executive-led mechanism with the Legislative Council to gather opinions and research for analysis.
The new mechanism will involve the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau working alongside relevant LegCo subcommittees to engage in joint research and convene meetings on specific topics.
Lee indicated that the findings are expected to be submitted to the government within three to four months to assist in drafting the plan.
Aiming to provide clear visions and goals for the city, he expressed confidence that the plan would help citizens to better understand Hong Kong's development trajectory by 2030.
Reiterating the tremendous opportunities under the national 15th Five-Year Plan, Lee described the nation's accelerating development as a "favorable wind" for Hong Kong.
The city's leader asserted that the Five-Year Plan will strengthen the city's advantages while promoting sustainable development through major initiatives like the Greater Bay Area integration and the Belt and Road Initiative.
He described the plan as a way to create a "continuous, dynamic cycle" of economic growth and improved livelihoods, allowing citizens to share in the city's achievements.
