Integrity safeguards should be embedded in HK’s five

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government deserves to be commended for its proactive initiative in drafting the city’s first five-year development plan. I have every confidence that this strategic road map will chart a successful course for the local economy and people’s livelihoods over the next half-decade.

The recently published consultative document is notably comprehensive, addressing key areas such as the Northern Metropolis development, economic and financial issues, innovation and technology, livelihood improvements, regional cooperation, and the integration of culture, sports, and tourism. It ambitiously covers high-quality development, technological self-reliance, industrial upgrading, economic rebalancing toward domestic consumption, the expansion of smart grids and new energy systems, the securing of critical supply chains, and the management of geopolitical volatility, all while institutionalizing long-term national security.