Hong Kongโs leader has vowed to improve livelihoods, put public housing projects on the fast track and foster growth in innovation and technology (I&T) in the new year.
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu also described 2025 as a year full of challenges but also one that showcased perseverance.
Lee made his pledges in his annual New Yearโs speech, which was uploaded to his social media account on Wednesday night.
โWe will focus on two key objectives. First, to enhance livelihoods and well-being, and to expedite the construction of public housing,โ Lee said.
He cited examples such as implementing the registration system of โbasic housing unitsโ to replace subdivided flats of poor quality, improving resources in healthcare and education, and providing youth with more employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.
โSecond, to strengthen I&T-driven development and proactively align with the National 15th five-year plan,โ he said, referring to the national development plan for 2026 to 2030.