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China's 15th Plan: Hong Kong's Shift to Innovation Hub

1/2/2026

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Chinese President Xi Jinping told Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on December 16, 2026, that Hong Kong must align with the 15th five-year plan.
The plan shifts Hong Kong from maintaining strengths to promoting long-term prosperity.
Beijing expects Hong Kong to move from restoring order to development.
The proposal seeks to position Hong Kong as a global hub for innovation and talent amid U.S.-China competition.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping told Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on December 16, 2026, that Hong Kong must align with the 15th five-year plan.
The plan shifts Hong Kong from maintaining strengths to promoting long-term prosperity.
Beijing expects Hong Kong to move from restoring order to development.
The proposal seeks to position Hong Kong as a global hub for innovation and talent amid U.S.-China competition.