Hong Kong draws 16,000 submissions on first Five‑Year Plan

More than 100 consultation sessions took place during the review period.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government has received over 16,000 public submissions as of 14 August for its First Five-Year Plan.

This follows a two-month consultation that began on 15 June, during which the government organised more than 100 consultation sessions, including about 30 led by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu.

Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Janice Tse Siu-wa said the Five-Year Plan is “a milestone for public administration” as it aims to integrate Hong Kong into and serve China’s overall development.

“Indeed, Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan will help us better seize both international and national development opportunities. It is not only a matter for the HKSAR, but also an integral part of the National 15th Five-Year Plan,” Tse said.

She added that the government will continue to collate and analyse the views and suggestions, and strive to publish the formal document by September.