Hong Kong Government to Formulate First Five-Year Plan, Public Consultation Begins June 15
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announced on June 9 that the government will launch a two-month public consultation on Hong Kong's first-ever 'Five-Year Plan' starting June 15, aiming to align with Beijing's '15th Five-Year Plan' to seize national development opportunities.
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(Central News Agency, reporter Zhang Qian, Hong Kong, June 9) Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announced today that the government will launch a public consultation on Hong Kong's first 'Five-Year Plan' starting June 15, lasting for two months. The formulation of Hong Kong's 'Five-Year Plan' is intended to align with Beijing's '15th Five-Year Plan' to seize the opportunities it brings.
Lee stated publicly in the morning that the government will publish a consultation document and hold multiple consultation activities to gather opinions from legislators, industry representatives, and the public.
He said that formulating Hong Kong's first 'Five-Year Plan' is a historic step of great significance. It will allow Hong Kong to seize more opportunities brought by national strategies and development, while also helping Hong Kong better integrate into and serve the overall national development.
He revealed that the content of the 'Five-Year Plan' will cover principles that Hong Kong has always relied on for success, including implementing and adhering to the 'One Country, Two Systems' policy, upholding 'patriots administering Hong Kong', achieving the governance goals of economic development and improving people's livelihoods, and strengthening governance efficiency.
In February this year, Lee first revealed in an interview with the Hong Kong Economic Journal that the government would formulate a 'Five-Year Plan' to align with China's '15th Five-Year Plan'.
He said that this year marks the beginning of the '15th Five-Year Plan' period, and Hong Kong must make corresponding arrangements. National development brings tremendous opportunities to Hong Kong, and it must proactively seek alignment to leverage Hong Kong's advantages and contribute to national development.
He noted that Hong Kong has never had a mechanism to fully align with the national 'Five-Year Plan' in the past. However, this time it will formulate its own 'Five-Year Plan' for the first time, establishing a policy framework and making more detailed arrangements for key development areas to align with the nation's 5-year, 10-year, or even longer-term plans.
The '15th Five-Year Plan', officially named the 'Outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development of the People's Republic of China', is a guiding document for China's economic and social development from 2026 to 2030. In October 2025, the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China reviewed and approved relevant proposal documents. (Editor: Zhou Huiying) 1150609
Lee stated publicly in the morning that the government will publish a consultation document and hold multiple consultation activities to gather opinions from legislators, industry representatives, and the public.
He said that formulating Hong Kong's first 'Five-Year Plan' is a historic step of great significance. It will allow Hong Kong to seize more opportunities brought by national strategies and development, while also helping Hong Kong better integrate into and serve the overall national development.
He revealed that the content of the 'Five-Year Plan' will cover principles that Hong Kong has always relied on for success, including implementing and adhering to the 'One Country, Two Systems' policy, upholding 'patriots administering Hong Kong', achieving the governance goals of economic development and improving people's livelihoods, and strengthening governance efficiency.
In February this year, Lee first revealed in an interview with the Hong Kong Economic Journal that the government would formulate a 'Five-Year Plan' to align with China's '15th Five-Year Plan'.
He said that this year marks the beginning of the '15th Five-Year Plan' period, and Hong Kong must make corresponding arrangements. National development brings tremendous opportunities to Hong Kong, and it must proactively seek alignment to leverage Hong Kong's advantages and contribute to national development.
He noted that Hong Kong has never had a mechanism to fully align with the national 'Five-Year Plan' in the past. However, this time it will formulate its own 'Five-Year Plan' for the first time, establishing a policy framework and making more detailed arrangements for key development areas to align with the nation's 5-year, 10-year, or even longer-term plans.
The '15th Five-Year Plan', officially named the 'Outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development of the People's Republic of China', is a guiding document for China's economic and social development from 2026 to 2030. In October 2025, the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China reviewed and approved relevant proposal documents. (Editor: Zhou Huiying) 1150609
FAQ
What is Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan?
It is the first long-term development plan formulated by the Hong Kong government to align with China's 15th Five-Year Plan.
When does the public consultation start?
The public consultation will begin on June 15, 2025, and last for two months.
Who announced this plan?
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announced it.