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Hong Kong’s 5-year plan: what’s at stake?
With Hong Kong’s leader expected to unveil the city’s first five-year plan in September following a two-month public consultation, the South China Morning Post examines how the financial hub can deliver on its game-changing ambitions and what is at stake.
Updated: 8:31am, 14 Sep 2026
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In Focus | Why does Hong Kong need a 5-year plan – and will it curb its free-market economy?
As Hong Kong embraces long-term planning for the first time, economists and officials debate whether strategic state guidance can coexist with its open, market-led economy.
12 Aug, 2026
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Unpacking Hong Kong's five-year plan and its role in China's development
In a milestone moment, Hong Kong will unveil its first-ever five-year plan in September, aligning the city’s priorities with the nation’s 2026-2030 development blueprint.
12 Aug, 2026
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In Focus | What comes next for Hong Kong as a global financial hub?
Hong Kong needs more yuan products, commodity trading infrastructure and fintech innovation, market participants say.
13 Aug, 2026
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In Focus | Hong Kong’s university town: where’s the money and what will success look like?
In order for universities to expand successfully into the Northern Metropolis, clear development parameters, timelines and financing models are needed.
14 Aug, 2026
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In Focus | ‘Enjoying two worlds at once’: work in Hong Kong, live and play in Greater Bay Area
The bay area is gradually removing traditional space constraints for Hongkongers by giving them access to cross-border networks and services.
15 Aug, 2026
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In Focus | Hong Kong’s growing wealth inequality: will it be an M- or olive-shaped society?
Experts say the double whammy of a rapidly ageing population and a widening wealth gap presents the city with its most pressing livelihood challenges.
16 Aug, 2026
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In Focus | Why softer focus on national security in Hong Kong’s 5-year plan won’t happen
Experts expect John Lee’s policy address to set ambitious governance agenda on various social and economic issues, but security will underpin them all.
10 Sep, 2026
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Can John Lee untie the 4 knots choking the tech loop in Northern Metropolis?
What measures will the chief executive take to facilitate the flow of personnel, capital, data and materials into the hi-tech cooperation zone?
11 Sep, 2026
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Hong Kong is lagging in the AI race – can it raise its game, and how?
As Singapore pulls ahead, experts say Hong Kong must overcome risk aversion and refine its governance frameworks to boost adoption.
12 Sep, 2026
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Can Hong Kong fix its triple whammy: ageing society, low births and job losses?
Experts say this week’s policy address should go beyond welfare provision, offering strategy for job creation and upskilling the workforce.
13 Sep, 2026
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Beijing’s ‘trust issue’ with Hong Kong and what city can promise in 5-year plan
Hong Kong’s openness is both a strength and a weakness, so it must build robust security frameworks to reap rewards of national development, experts say.
14 Sep, 2026
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