Policy Address

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  1. Deepen Reforms and Committed to People's Livelihood 1-9
  2. Steadfastly and Successfully Implement "One Country, Two Systems" and Strengthen Our Governance Systems 10-42
    1. Resolutely Implement the "One Country, Two Systems" Principle 10-22
      • "One Country, Two Systems" Remains Unchanged 10-14
      • Safeguard National Security 15-18
      • Implement "Patriots Administering Hong Kong" 19-20
      • Improve Governance at District Level 21-22
    2. Patriotic Education 23-28
      • Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and in the World Anti-Fascist War 23-24
      • Promote Chinese Culture 25
      • Promote Activities and Facilities on Patriotic Education 26-27
      • Strengthen Students' Affection for and Sense of Belonging to the Country 28
    3. Further Enhance Governance 29-42
      • Establish the Heads of Department Accountability System 29-36
        • Aims 32
        • The Investigation Mechanism 33
        • Independent Panel of Investigation 34-35
        • Activation Mechanism 36
      • Strengthen the Performance Appraisal System for Civil Servants 37-39
      • Set up an AI Efficacy Enhancement Team 40-42
  3. Accelerate the Development of the Northern Metropolis 43-54
    1. Establish the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis 45
      • Under which set up
        • Working Group on Devising Development and Operation Models 45
        • Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town 45
        • Working Group on Planning and Development 45
    2. Remove Barriers and Ease Restrictions to Streamline Administrative Procedures 46-47
    3. Dedicated Legislation to Accelerate the Development of Northern Metropolis 48
    4. Expedite the Development of the Loop 49-51
    5. Development Outline for the San Tin Technopole 52
    6. Expedite Transport Infrastructural Development 53-54
  4. Industry Development and Reform 55-76
    1. Formulate Preferential Policy Packages to Attract More Enterprises 57-58
    2. Attract and Develop Industries 59-76
      • Attract an Aircraft Recycling Enterprise and Train Relevant Talents 60
      • Promote the Development of the Life and Health Technology Industry 61-64
        • Attract More Top-notch International and Mainland Pharmaceutical Companies to Set up Operations in Hong Kong 62-64
      • Promote the Development of the New Energy Industry 65
      • Promote the Development of the AI and Data Science Industries 66-76
        • Promote AI Scientific Research and Leverage Our Wealth of Talents 67-69
        • Mobilise Capital for AI Investment 70
        • Strengthen Advantages in Data for AI 71-72
        • Expand the Application of AI 73-76
  5. Integrate into the Overall National Development 77-89
    1. "Bringing in and Going Global": Hong Kong as a Platform for Overseas Expansion 78-82
    2. Deepen International Exchanges and Co-operation 83-87
    3. Development of the Greater Bay Area 88-89
  6. Consolidate Hong Kong's Status as an International Hub 90-133
    1. International Financial Centre 91-105
      • Continuously Strengthen the Stock Market 92-93
      • Build a World-leading Bond Market 94
      • Build a Vibrant Currency Market 95-96
      • Expedite the Building of an International Gold Trading Market 97-98
      • International Risk Management Centre 99
      • International Asset and Wealth Management Centre 100-102
      • Steady Development of Fintech 103-104
      • Development of Green and Sustainable Finance 105
    2. International Trade Centre 106-112
      • Deepen International Economic and Trade Networks 108-109
      • Promote Digital Trade 110
      • Promote Commodity Trading 111-112
    3. International Shipping Centre 113-122
      • Establish a Comprehensive "Rail-sea-land-river" Intermodal Transport System Connecting to the Inland Region 114
      • Build an International "Partner Port" Network 115
      • Develop a Green Maritime Fuel Bunkering Centre 116-117
      • Develop a Digitalised Port System 118
      • Better Harness the Strengths of High Value-added Maritime Services 119-120
      • Propel Long-term Maritime Development Strategies 121
      • Support Modern Logistics Development 122
    4. International Aviation Hub 123-127
      • Accelerate the Expansion of Aviation Network 124
      • Improve the Greater Bay Area's Intermodal Network 125
      • Take Forward the Expansion of Airport City Development 126
      • Consolidate Hong Kong's Position as the World's Top Cargo Hub 127
    5. International Legal and Dispute Resolution Services Centre 128-133
      • Commence Operation of the International Organization for Mediation's Headquarters 129-130
      • International Legal Hub 131
      • Strengthen the Promotion of Hong Kong Legal Services 132
      • Mediation Culture and Arbitration Development 133
  7. Promote the Integrated Development of Education, Technology and Talents 134-173
    1. Build an International Education Hub 135-148
      • Post-secondary Institutions 137-141
        • Relax Restrictions on Admission of Self-financing Students 137
        • Increase Student Hostel Supply 138
        • Attract More International Teaching and Research Talents and Students 139
        • Advance the Development of Universities of Applied Sciences 140
        • Implement the Arrangement on Mutual Recognition of Vocational and Professional Qualifications with the Mainland 141
      • Primary and Secondary Schools 142-148
        • Allow Schools under the Direct Subsidy Scheme to Apply for Increasing the Number of Non-local Students 142
        • Promote the International Recognition of the Diploma of Secondary Education Examination 143-144
        • Develop International Schools 145-146
        • Promote Digital Education 147
        • Enhance the Quality of Teaching and Learning 148
    2. International Innovation and Technology Centre 149-159
      • Improve the Strategic Layout of Innovation and Technology Infrastructure 150
      • Accelerate the Development of New Industrialisation 151
      • Support People-oriented Scientific Research 152
      • Promote the Development of a Low-altitude Economy Ecosystem 153-157
        • Formulate an Action Plan 154-155
        • Enhance the Regulatory Sandbox 156
        • Develop Low-altitude Economy Insurance Products 157
      • Promote the Development of Aerospace Science and Technology and Support Space Economy 158-159
    3. Regional Intellectual Property Trading Centre 160-164
      • Promote Intellectual Property Trading 160
      • Bolster Intellectual Property Financing 161
      • Patent Valuation Services and Subsidies 162
      • Protect Intellectual Property Rights 163
      • External Promotion 164
    4. Nurture Talents 165-173
      • Promote Youth Development 166-169
        • Youth Training and Development 166
        • Facilitate International and Mainland Exchanges for Local Youths 167
        • Foster Diverse Exchanges and Experiences through the Youth Post 168
        • Provide More Interactive Spaces for Young People 169
      • Develop a Talent Pool 170-173
        • Talent Admission Policies 170-172
        • Strengthen Talent Exchanges among the Industry, Academic and Research Sectors 173
  8. Promote the Integrated Development of Culture, Sports and Tourism 174-205
    1. East-meets-West Centre for International Cultural Exchange 175-184
      • Develop a Premium Arts Trading Hub 176-177
      • Diverse Development of the West Kowloon Cultural District 178
      • Foster the Development of Local Cultural and Creative Industries 179-181
      • Refocus the Performance Venues and Promote Performing Arts Mega Events 182
      • Develop Signature Arts and Cultural Flagship Projects and Strengthen the Promotion of Intangible Cultural Heritage 183
      • Introduce Market-based Business Models to Enhance the Services of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department 184
    2. "Tourism is Everywhere" 185-198
      • Develop the Yacht Economy 186
      • Develop "Mega Events + Tourism" 187-189
      • Develop Cruise Tourism 190
      • Develop "Ecology + Tourism" 191-192
      • Promote Local Thematic Immersive Tours 193-194
      • Establish Hong Kong as the Most Sought-after Destination for Premium Visitors 195
      • Proactively Develop the Middle East and ASEAN Tourism Markets and Facilitate Halal Certification 196
      • Enhance Immigration Experience 197-198
    3. Promote Sports Development 199-205
      • Ensure the Successful Delivery of the National Games 200
      • Promote Synergy among Sports Venues 201-203
      • Enhance the Governance of National Sports Associations and Strengthen Support for Athletes 204-205
  9. Facilitate Stable Living in a Caring and Inclusive Society 206-281
    1. Increase Housing Supply and Enrich the Housing Ladder 207-214
      • Increase Public Housing Supply 208-210
      • Redevelop Public Rental Housing Estates 211
      • Enrich the Housing Ladder 212-213
      • Private Housing Supply 214
    2. Land Development 215-220
      • Build Land Reserve 216
      • Reduce Construction Costs 217
      • Release Industrial Land in Urban Areas 218
      • Urban Renewal with a New Mind-set 219
      • Enhance Construction Safety 220
    3. Enhance Transport and Commuting Convenience 221-225
      • Promulgate the Transport Strategy Blueprint 221
      • Smart and Green Mass Transit Systems 222
      • Accelerate the Introduction of Mass Transit Systems 223
      • Promote Autonomous Vehicles 224
      • Regulate Ride-hailing Services by Legislation 225
    4. Healthcare 226-234
      • Enhance the Public Healthcare System 227
      • Healthcare Manpower Development 228-229
      • Strengthen Primary Healthcare Services 230
      • Enhance Cancer Prevention, Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment 231
      • Promote the Development of Chinese Medicine 232
      • Strengthen Professional Regulation of Healthcare Services 233
      • Mental Health 234
    5. Green and Low-carbon Living Environment 235-239
      • Develop Hong Kong into a Demonstration Base for Green Technology 235
      • Enhance Charging Networks for Electric Vehicles 236
      • Reduce and Recycle Waste to Achieve "Zero Landfill" 237-238
      • Jointly Develop the Greater Bay Area into a Beautiful Bay Area 239
    6. Support the Local Economy 240-246
      • Support Small and Medium Enterprises 240
      • Economic Diversification 241-246
        • Develop the Food Industry 241-242
        • Promote the Development of the Agriculture and Fisheries Industries 243-244
        • Promote a Pet-friendly Culture 245-246
    7. Labour Support and Protection 247-257
      • Ensure Employment Priority of Local Workers 248-250
      • Enhance Actions to Combat Illegal Employment 251
      • Reform the Employees Retraining Board and Strengthen Local Skills Training 252-253
      • Optimise the Re-employment Allowance Pilot Scheme 254
      • Set the First Minimum Wage Rate According to the New Annual Review Mechanism 255
      • Protect Digital Platform Workers 256
      • Enhance Occupational Safety and Health 257
    8. Social Welfare 258-264
      • Targeted Poverty Alleviation 258
      • Care for the Elderly 259
        • Ageing in Place 259
        • Strengthen Residential Care Services 259
        • Enhance Elderly Care Arrangements in the Greater Bay Area 259
      • Support Carers 260-261
      • Support Persons in Rehabilitation 262-264
        • Formulate Guidelines on Rehabilitation Products 262
        • Provide Additional Rehabilitation Services for Persons with Disabilities 263
        • Expand Support for Ageing Persons with Disabilities 264
    9. Social Development 265-281
      • Establish a Working Group on Ageing Society Strategies 265-266
      • Promote Women's Development 267
      • Promote Fertility 268-271
      • Protect Children and Provide Support for Students 272-274
        • Strengthen Family Cohesion and Safeguard Children 272-273
        • Enhance Support for Children with Special Needs 274
      • Provide Support for Ethnic Minorities 275-278
        • Strengthen Support for Ethnic Minorities' Integration into the Community 276
        • Employment of Ethnic Minorities 277
        • Provide Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students 278
      • Continuously Enhance Care Team Services 279
      • Improve Building Management 280-281
  10. Closing Remarks 282-286
    11. Annex: Indicators for Specified Tasks

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