Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Chief Executive John Lee delivered his 2025 Policy Address on Wednesday, laying out a roadmap for a more vibrant economy and an improved quality of life. 🚀
This year wraps up the 14th Five-Year Plan period and kicks off the run-up to the 15th. Lee describes the address as a "final lap" for stability and a launchpad for prosperity, aligning Hong Kong's goals with national development strategies. 🔗
At the heart of the plan is people's livelihood. Lee announced a new Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis—think of a live-work-play zone up near the border, ready to boost startups, green spaces, and urban living. 🌆
Under the "One Country, Two Systems" framework, Hong Kong will keep attracting overseas enterprises while also helping Chinese mainland enterprises go global. Past successes focused on inbound business; now the spotlight shifts to outbound expansion. 🌍
To level up governance, Lee plans an accountability system for department heads and an AI Efficacy Enhancement Team—aimed at smarter, faster public services. 🤖💡
With this address, Hong Kong is set to accelerate from stability to prosperity, inviting young entrepreneurs and professionals to join the journey toward a dynamic, future-ready city. ✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
