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Hong Kong's 15th Five-Year Plan: A Northern Metropolis Vision

3/5/2026

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National People's Congress (NPC) draft outlines the 15th five-year plan, urging Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to expedite the Northern Metropolis near the mainland border.
It envisions transforming 30,000 hectares into an economic and housing hub.
The plan seeks deeper integration with national development across economic, technological, and social sectors.
It supports Hong Kong as an international innovation and technology center and reinforces its global roles in finance, trade, shipping, and aviation.

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National People's Congress (NPC) draft outlines the 15th five-year plan, urging Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to expedite the Northern Metropolis near the mainland border.
It envisions transforming 30,000 hectares into an economic and housing hub.
The plan seeks deeper integration with national development across economic, technological, and social sectors.
It supports Hong Kong as an international innovation and technology center and reinforces its global roles in finance, trade, shipping, and aviation.