John Lee vows ‘systematic framework’ to align Hong Kong with nation’s blueprint

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Theodora YuFebruary 12, 2026 at 02:54 PM

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Hong Kong's Chief Executive, John Lee, announced plans to create a "systematic policy framework" to align Hong Kong's development goals with mainland China's upcoming 15th five-year plan (2026-2030). Lee convened a steering group meeting on Thursday to discuss Hong Kong's participation and integration into the national plan. He proposed establishing a task force to formulate Hong Kong's first five-year blueprint, aiming for completion by the end of the year. The goal is to strategically deploy resources in key areas to better integrate Hong Kong into China's overall national development. This initiative aims to create a more comprehensive and detailed alignment between Hong Kong and mainland China's economic and social development plans.

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