HONG KONG: Hong Kong leader John Lee unveiled the city’s first five-year plan on Wednesday (Sep 16), aiming to boost residents’ livelihoods and cement its position as a global financial hub, while beefing up technology ties with the mainland.
The sweeping plan, which follows two months of government consultations with lawmakers and residents, spans areas from the economy and investment to land, homes, jobs, education and health.
The plan envisages speeding development of the 30,000ha Northern Metropolis, near the mainland China border, as a new growth engine, bolstering technological links and ties with the mainland to add jobs and homes.
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