Policy Address

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I. Foreword: Striving Ahead 1–6
II. Good Governance 7–45
My Belief 7
Relationship between the Central Government and the HKSAR 8–13
Executive Authorities 14–21
Proactive Government 14–17
Upholding the Principle of Meritocracy 18
Open and Transparent 19–20
Enhancing the Institution 21
Boosting Implementation Capabilities 22-30
Augmenting the Civil Service Establishment 22
Extending the Service of Civil Servants 23
Establishing a Civil Service College 24-25
Enhancing Inter-departmental Collaboration and Efficiency 26-30
The Judiciary 31-32
Legislating for Article 23 of the Basic Law 33
Article 45 of the Basic Law: Selection of the Chief Executive by Universal Suffrage 34
Executive-Legislature Relationship 35-36
District Administration 37-39
Integrity 40
Non-refoulement Claims 41-42
The Chief Executive’s Mission and Leadership 43-45
III. Housing and Land Supply 46-74
My Belief 46-48
Current Situation 49
Housing Policy 50-58
The Hong Kong Housing Society 52
Buildings Developed under the Civil Servants’ Co-operative Building Society Scheme 53-54
Redevelopment of Tai Hang Sai Estate 55
Review of the Long Term Housing Strategy 56
Efficient Use of Public Housing Resources 57
Increasing the Supply of Transitional Housing 58
Land Supply 59-74
Land Development – a Daunting Task 60
Task Force on Land Supply 61–62
Lantau Tomorrow 63-65
Development of Brownfield Sites in the New Territories 66-67
Land Sharing Pilot Scheme 68-70
Revitalisation of Industrial Buildings 71–73
Expediting Supply by Streamlining Control 74
IV. Diversified Economy 75-146
My Belief 75
Hong Kong’s Current Economic Situation and Outlook 76-78
Land and Manpower 79-81
Human Resources 80-81
Government-to-Government Business 82-88
Enhanced Co-operation with the Mainland 89-90
Policy Direction 91-97
Belt and Road Initiative 91-92
Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area 93–97
Innovation and Technology 98–107
Good Progress 98–99
Expediting Re-industrialisation 100–101
Promoting Technology Transfer 102
Smart City 103–107
Transportation and Logistics 108–112
Finance 113–121
Insurance Industry 118
Financial Technologies 119–121
Tourism 122–124
Protection of Consumer Interests 125
Trade and Investment 126–129
Coping with the Rise of Trade Protectionism 126–127
Investment Promotion 128–129
Convention and Exhibition 130–131
Legal Services 132–135
Telecommunications and Broadcasting 136–138
Creative Industries 139–144
Design Industry 139–140
Film Industry 141–144
Construction Industry 145
Agriculture and Fisheries Industry 146
V. Nurturing Talent 147–173
My Belief 147
Latest Development in Education 148–157
Diversified Life-wide Learning 158
Professional Led Active Listening 159
Strengthening Research Capacity 160–163
Professional Development of Teachers 164
School-based Management 165
Parent Education and Home-School Co-operation 166
Post-secondary Education 167
Vocational and Professional Education and Training 168–169
Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs 170
Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority 171
Kindergarten Education 172
Investment for the Future 173
VI. Improving People’s Livelihood 174–251
My Belief 174
Healthcare Services 175–202
Primary Healthcare 176–178
Prevention and Control of Diseases 179–188
Positioning and Development of Chinese Medicine 189–192
Enhancing Healthcare Services 193–196
Sustainable Development of Healthcare System 197–200
Enhancing Public Health Regulation 201–202
Employees’ Benefits and Support 203–221
Abolishing the “Offsetting” Arrangement under the Mandatory Provident Fund
Scheme 		205–209
Protection for Employees Injured at Work 210
Occupational Safety and Health 211
Employment Support 212–213
Importation of Labour 214–215
Foreign Domestic Helpers 216
Government Outsourcing System 217
Navigation Scheme for Young Persons in Care Services 218
Paternity Leave and Maternity Leave 219–221
Pro-child 222–228
On-site Pre-school Rehabilitation Services Scheme 224–228
Pro-family 229–232
Community Support for Families of Persons with Disabilities 229–231
Community Support 232
Poverty Alleviation 233–234
Working Family Allowance 234
Elderly Services 235–240
Community Care and Support Services for the Elderly 235–237
Special Scheme on Privately Owned Sites for Welfare Uses 238–239
Extending the Old Age Living Allowance to More Places 240
Providing Support for Ex-mentally Ill Persons 241
Strengthening Support for Ethnic Minorities 242–244
Municipal Services 245–249
Public Markets 245–247
Environmental Hygiene 248–249
Discrimination Law Review 250–251
VII. Liveable City 252–301
My Belief 252
Transport 253–267
Developing Transport Infrastructure 254–256
Alleviating Road Traffic Congestion 257–260
Increasing the Provision of Parking Spaces 261–263
Improving Public Transport Services 264–266
Pedestrian-friendly Environment 267
Environment and Nature Conservation 268–282
Improving Air Quality 268–269
Waste Reduction and Recycling and Marine Conservation 270–274
Climate Change and Energy 275–281
Nature Conservation 282
Animal Welfare 283–284
City Management 285–291
Management of Public Works 285
Building Safety 286
Drinking Water Safety 287
Building Management 288
Water Quality of the Victoria Harbour 289
Harbourfront Enhancement 290–291
Heritage Conservation 292-293
Historic Buildings 292
Intangible Cultural Heritage 293
Arts and Culture 294–297
Sports Development 298–300
Safe City 301
VIII. Connecting with Young People 302–318
My Belief 302
Youth Development Commission 303–304
Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship 305–307
Stepping up Exchange with Young People 308–309
Young People Participating in Policy Discussion and Debate 310–311
Broadening Horizons 312–317
Youth Hostel 318
IX. Conclusion: Rekindling Hope 319–322

 

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