Chief Executive John Lee on Sunday said Hong Kong’s first five-year plan would improve people’s livelihoods with the formulation of long-term strategies for the city.

In a video posted on his social media, Lee said authorities had been collecting public opinions towards the blueprint and the latest Policy Address over the past two months.

He said delivering the two documents on the same day aims to facilitate the public’s understanding of the complementary relationship between the two items.

“Hong Kong’s first five-year plan will enhance people’s livelihoods continuously through long-term development strategies, while the Policy Address will set out concrete measures each year to improve housing, people’s livelihoods, healthcare and other areas,” he said.

“I thank people for their valuable suggestions for the first five-year plan and the latest Policy Address during the public consultation period.

“We will review and incorporate these views in the documents to drive economic development, improve people’s livelihoods and create new opportunities for Hong Kong.”

Lee went on to say that the SAR government would continue to focus on people’s needs and drive Hong Kong forward.


Edited by Tony Sabine