Factsheet series: Hong Kong’s debut 5-year plan and 2026 policy address

South China Morning Post Friday 18 September 2026, 02:15 UTC 1 min read

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Advertisement Advertisement Factsheet series: Hong Kong’s debut 5-year plan and 2026 policy address This is a Factsheet series on Hong Kong’s debut five-year plan and the 2026 policy address. The series was produced with support from the Hong Kong SAR government. Updated: 10:15am, 18 Sep 2026 Advertisement [1] Hong Kong’s new chapter The city’s first five-year plan includes 22 key performance indicators tied to the local economy, innovation and residents’ living standards. 18 Sep, 2026 Advertisement [2] The story begins … Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s final policy address for his current term lays out five major development opportunities and 25 key livelihood measures, from targets for Northern Metropolis to family friendly policies. 18 Sep, 2026 Select Voice Select Speed 1x AI-generated voice

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Factsheet series: Hong Kong’s debut 5-year plan and 2026 policy address

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