A three-day debate on motions involving Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and the 2026 Policy Address began in the Legislative Council on Wednesday.

In his opening remarks, Chief Secretary Eric Chan said implementing the five-year plan is a complex undertaking, promising that the government would take the initiative and act proactively to deliver tangible results.

“Implementing Hong Kong's five-year plan is a massive and complex project. Only with a robust implementation framework can this grand blueprint be turned into real results. The government will take the lead, be proactive, and work alongside every sector of society to fully drive the plan forward,” he said.

“At the same time, we will use the Policy Address as our annual agenda for implementing the five-year plan, translating the macro direction, strategic goals, and development framework into actionable policy measures that deliver visible progress.”

Chan added that when the chief executive delivers his annual duty visit report to the central government, he would also outline progress on the five-year plan, review performance, and put forward recommendations for improvement.

The Budget, Chan noted, would provide the necessary financial resources to execute the plan while adhering to the principle of maintaining fiscal sustainability.

The three-day debate is split into six sessions, each focusing on a distinct policy theme.

Wednesday's discussion centred on strengthening the city’s traditional four centres, developing Hong Kong into an international home for top-tier talent, and consolidating its global competitive edges.

Lawmakers have each been allocated a total of 20 minutes across the sessions to share their views on the two policy blueprints.




Edited by Tony Sabine