Hong Kong to begin consultation on ‘historic’ first 5-year plan on June 15

Hong Kong will launch a two-month public consultation on Monday on its first five-year blueprint to align the city’s development with the national plan, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has announced.Lee said on Tuesday the consultation would begin on June 15, marking what he described as a historic milestone for the city.“The formulation of Hong Kong’s first five-year plan is a historic step and is of great significance,” he said.“We hope to gather everyone’s views, listen to the people and gauge the public sentiment extensively, to make great efforts to compile Hong Kong’s five-year plan that belongs to the residents.”Lee added that the public could submit views via dedicated websites, adding that the government would hold multiple consultation exercises to gather input from various sectors, including lawmakers and industry representatives.The South China Morning Post has learned that authorities will also gather feedback from various industries through face-to-face sessions, alongside a large-scale publicity campaign to promote the exercise, including television s, large banners and other public announcements.The first five-year plan is expected to steer Hong Kong’s economy, industry, infrastructure, healthcare and education. Photo: Eugene Lee