Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu’s coming policy address will introduce measures to remove hurdles for businesses setting up shop in the Northern Metropolis and include proactive initiatives to strengthen innovation hubs, research efforts and tech applications, the South China Morning Post has learned.Government sources said measures supporting the megaproject in the northern New Territories and backing innovation were expected to be major highlights of the chief executive’s policy address on Wednesday – the same day he will unveil the city’s first five-year plan.
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Hong Kong’s next policy address is just around the corner. Here’s what to expect
Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu's upcoming policy address, scheduled for Wednesday, will focus on measures to facilitate business establishment in the Northern Metropolis. The address will also highlight proactive initiatives aimed at bolstering innovation hubs, research, and technological applications.
Olga Wong,Jeffie Lam,Matthew ChengSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-15 · 00:30 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu's upcoming policy address, scheduled for Wednesday, will focus on measures to facilitate business establishment in the Northern Metropolis. The address will also highlight proactive initiatives aimed at bolstering innovation hubs, research, and technological applications. These initiatives are expected to be key components of the chief executive's speech. Additionally, Lee will unveil the city's first five-year plan on the same day. Government sources indicate that support for the Northern Metropolis megaproject and innovation are anticipated to be major themes.
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The chief executive will unveil the city’s first five-year plan on Wednesday.
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Measures supporting the Northern Metropolis megaproject and innovation are expected to be major highlights of the policy address.
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The policy address will include proactive initiatives to strengthen innovation hubs, research efforts, and tech applications.
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Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu's policy address will introduce measures to remove hurdles for businesses in the Northern Metropolis.
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