Overview
Open up New Horizons and Unfold a New Chapter
In the opening year of the National 15th Five-Year Plan, this inaugural Five-Year Plan of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) is formulated to proactively align with national development strategies, and better integrate into and serve the overall national development.
The First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) (Hong Kong’s Five-Year Plan) is grounded in the city’s present and devises the medium- to long-term strategy for Hong Kong’s development. It is a forward-looking, strategic and directional guiding document.
By formulating the Five-Year Plan, we shall shed light on our directions of development, optimize resource allocation, enhance social expectation certainty, and better protect social well-being as well as the interests of investors across the world. Hong Kong will continue to make more substantial contributions to building a strong country and achieving national rejuvenation through advancement of Chinese modernisation.
Factsheets
Videos
Key Facts
The SEVEN Underlying Principles of Hong Kong’s Five-Year Plan
- Adhere to the “One Country, Two Systems” principle
- Remain committed to a livelihood-oriented approach
- Uphold an executive-led system
- Embrace reform and innovation
- Uphold the two-pronged approach of “effective market” and “capable government”
- Adopt a holistic approach to development and security
- A pragmatic and proactive planning
The FIVE Major Objectives
- Achieving new breakthroughs in economic development
- Expanding our global competitiveness and influence continuously
- Enhancing the speed and effectiveness of the Northern Metropolis development
- Enhancing social well-being markedly
- Taking significant strides in integrating into and serving the overall national development
The SIX Themes of the Five-Year Plan
- Strengthen the Four Centres, Develop the Hub for High-calibre Talent View PDFPDF
- Leverage Our Advantages as an International City and Comprehensively Strengthen our Global Competitiveness View PDFPDF
- Deepen the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and Create an International Collaboration Network View PDFPDF
- Expedite the Development of the Northern Metropolis and Spearhead Spatial Layout Optimisation View PDFPDF
- Enhance Social Well-being and Refine the Social Protection Framework View PDFPDF
- Adopt a Holistic Approach to Development and Security, Enhance Public Governance Efficacy View PDFPDF
Last revision date: 16/09/2026
FAQs
What is Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan?
Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan is the city's inaugural five-year blueprint for economic and social development from 2026 to 2030. It sets out the city’s medium- to long-term strategy for Hong Kong’s development through seven underlying principles and six themes, supported by a total of 105 indicators.
How does Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan uphold the city's free and open economic system?
Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan will uphold the city's rule of law and capitalist system and its status as an international city. It will ensure the free flow of capital, people, goods and information, while giving full play to the flexibility and advantages of the capitalist market.
Which areas does Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan prioritise for driving more business and investment opportunities?
Hong Kong will consolidate and enhance its status as international financial, maritime and trade centres as well as an international aviation hub, while expediting the city’s development into an international innovation and technology centre as well as an international hub for high-calibre talent - the "Four Centres and One Hub".
How does Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan strengthen the city's role in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area?
Hong Kong will participate in the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area into an international first-class bay area with global influence. Through the “high-end R&D advanced manufacturing modern services” collaboration model, the city will develop an I&T industry chain in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.. Hong Kong will also facilitate the mutual recognition of professional qualifications and the convenient cross-boundary flow of personnel, materials, capital and data.
How will Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan be taken forward?
Hong Kong’s Five-Year Plan sets the city’s strategic direction for 2026–2030. The Government has established a framework where “Five-Year Plan leads, Policy Address implements, Budget supports, annual report gives account”, and delineate division of labour to advance the tasks in an orderly manner.
News
