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Hong Kong's 15th Five-Year Plan: A Golden Future Ahead

3/8/2026

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Chan Promotes Growth

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po affirmed the city's commitment to the 15th five-year plan, calling it a 'golden strategic period' with potential.
The plan unveiled at two sessions meetings aims to boost Hong Kong's role as an international financial hub.
It promotes offshore renminbi business and supply chain services.
It accelerates the Northern Metropolis megaproject, transforming 30,000 hectares near the mainland border into an economic and housing center.

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Ding Advocates Integration

Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang urged Hong Kong and Macao to leverage opportunities from China's 15th Five-Year Plan during a meeting with political advisers.
He emphasized high-quality economic development and closer integration with the mainland.
Ding outlined five expectations, including mobilizing the business community to support Hong Kong's first five-year plan and boosting technology collaboration.
Participants discussed Hong Kong's potential as an education hub and Macao's role in cultural exchanges.

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Historical Context

China's 12th Five-Year Plan, approved in March 2011, aimed to transition the economy towards sustainable growth by investing approximately $1.5 trillion in infrastructure and technology. This plan emphasized urbanization and innovation while addressing inequality and environmental protection. The ongoing commitment to the 15th Five-Year Plan continues these strategies, reinforcing Hong Kong's role as a financial hub and promoting regional economic integration.

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Chan Promotes Growth

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po affirmed the city's commitment to the 15th five-year plan, calling it a 'golden strategic period' with potential.
The plan unveiled at two sessions meetings aims to boost Hong Kong's role as an international financial hub.
It promotes offshore renminbi business and supply chain services.
It accelerates the Northern Metropolis megaproject, transforming 30,000 hectares near the mainland border into an economic and housing center.

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