Hong Kong unveils first 5-year plan to broaden the city’s identity beyond finance
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has introduced the city’s first five-year development plan, a strategic move that mirrors Beijing’s approach to long-term economic planning. The blueprint aims to diversify Hong Kong’s global identity by expanding its focus beyond international finance to include the technology and higher education sectors.
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee on Wednesday unveiled the city’s first five-year plan in a politically symbolic step that echoes Beijing’s approach to development, pushing to broaden Hong Kong’s identity beyond international finance to also encompass technology and higher education. In a speech to the legislature, Lee said the plan...
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