The Five-Year plan is a plan which tells us where the strategic directions are, where we are heading, and which are the priority areas. And then it is a blueprint for us to implement in five years' time.

Hong Kong will unveil its first Five‑Year Plan for Economic and Social Development (2026–2030) on September 16 — a forward‑looking strategic blueprint that charts the city’s development path for the next five years. Under the measures, Hong Kong will foster emerging industries, establish a renewed positioning, and open up fresh opportunities — shaping a new Hong Kong and inspiring hope for its people.

Five-year planning is a cornerstone of China's governance. In March, the country rolled out the outline of its 15th Five-Year Plan, ushering in a new phase of national development. Hong Kong's first such plan will align with the national 15th Five-Year Plan, promote modest economic diversification, and integrate more closely into the country’s overall development.

The Chief Executive of Hong Kong, John Lee, likened the five-year plan and the annual Policy Address to two complementary tools—one for planning, the other for delivery. By setting a clear direction for industry development, spatial planning, technology innovation, environmental protection, infrastructure and beyond, the five-year plan significantly cushions social development from government transitions, economic cycles and other disruptions, underpinning Hong Kong's continued prosperity and stability.