Government must reflect on its failures as we enter Year of the Horse

South China Morning PostEN 2 min read 100% complete by Alice WuFebruary 16, 2026 at 02:30 AM

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As Hong Kong prepares for the Year of the Horse, the article reflects on the shortcomings of the government during the past Year of the Snake. Beijing signaled its dissatisfaction with Hong Kong and Macau's progress on China's 14th five-year plan, prompting Hong Kong to announce its own five-year plan to align with the national blueprint. The Hong Kong government also faced criticism for poor communication and management, exemplified by security breaches at the Kai Tak Sports Park and the premature ejection of fans from a snooker match. Attempts to regulate ride-sharing services and introduce premium taxi fleets met with limited success, highlighting the government's struggles with policy implementation and responsiveness.

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Macau ×250% Xia Baolong 60% China 60% John Lee Ka-chiu 65% Beijing ×270% Kai Tak Sports Park ×375% Hong Kong ×995%

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hong kong 100% government performance 80% five-year plan 70% year of the snake 60% policy implementation 60% year of the horse 60% ride-sharing services 50% kai tak sports park 50% beijing 40%