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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kanis Leung

Hong Kong unveils first 5-year plan to broaden the city's identity beyond finance

Hong Kong Policy Address - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee on Wednesday unveiled the city's first five-year plan in a politically symbolic step that echoes Beijing's approach to development, pushing to broaden Hong Kong's identity beyond international finance to also encompass technology and higher education.

In a speech to the legislature, Lee said the plan aims to make breakthroughs in economic development, enhance competitiveness, improve social well-being and achieve progress in integrating into and serving national development.

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