On September 16, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Li Jiachao, announced the “First Five-Year Plan for the Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region” and the “Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address”. The “Plan” mentions that it is necessary to step up efforts to attract investment and vigorously guide the development of the industry. Adopt preferential policies to promote industry and investment to guide industrial development. Accelerate the introduction of leading industry players and enterprises to establish regional or international headquarters and treasury centers in Hong Kong to manage offshore trade and supply chains. Facilitate long-term capital from the Middle East, ASEAN, Europe and the US to further expand Hong Kong's headquarters economy and promote Hong Kong family offices. Focus on key industries in innovation and technology, such as artificial intelligence, digital economy, life and health, new industrialization, and green development, and draw up a list of target enterprises and annual investment action plans. Improve cross-departmental coordination and project implementation mechanisms, provide case-by-case services for enterprises, and strengthen one-stop coordination services for key investment projects in terms of land, planning, customs clearance, talent, and supervision.

Zhitongcaijing · 2d ago
On September 16, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Li Jiachao, announced the “First Five-Year Plan for the Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region” and the “Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address”. The “Plan” mentions that it is necessary to step up efforts to attract investment and vigorously guide the development of the industry. Adopt preferential policies to promote industry and investment to guide industrial development. Accelerate the introduction of leading industry players and enterprises to establish regional or international headquarters and treasury centers in Hong Kong to manage offshore trade and supply chains. Facilitate long-term capital from the Middle East, ASEAN, Europe and the US to further expand Hong Kong's headquarters economy and promote Hong Kong family offices. Focus on key industries in innovation and technology, such as artificial intelligence, digital economy, life and health, new industrialization, and green development, and draw up a list of target enterprises and annual investment action plans. Improve cross-departmental coordination and project implementation mechanisms, provide case-by-case services for enterprises, and strengthen one-stop coordination services for key investment projects in terms of land, planning, customs clearance, talent, and supervision.