Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced today that the Chief Executive will lead a cross-bureau, cross-departmental task force for Hong Kong to align with the National 15th Five-Year Plan and formulate Hong Kong’s own five-year plan.  

Delivering his 2026-27 Budget, Mr Chan said that Hong Kong will integrate more actively into overall national development by aiming to drive high-quality, high value-added and diversified economic growth.

Recommendations for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan outline China’s economic and social development goals for the next five years.

Mr Chan said the recommendations provide support for Hong Kong to better integrate with national development, consolidating and enhancing the city’s status as an international financial, shipping and trade centre, while developing into an international innovation and technology centre and an international hub for high‑calibre talent.

The Financial Secretary said that Hong Kong will drive “Finance+”, leveraging its financial sector to support the real economy and competitive industries. The move aims to foster mutual growth between the financial and innovation and technology sectors, while utilising the city’s strengths to meet national needs.

He added that Hong Kong will continue to nurture local talent to align with the country’s development while attracting top global talent in various sectors, particularly leading experts in the fields of scientific research.