Policy Address

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  1. Formulate the First Five Year Plan and Start a New Chapter for Hong Kong 1-13
    1. Four-Year Review 1-8
    2. Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan 9-13
  2. Fully, Faithfully and Resolutely Implement the "One Country, Two Systems" Principle 14-30
    1. Fully and Faithfully Implement "One Country, Two Systems" 14
    2. Safeguard National Security 15-19
    3. Uphold and Enhance the Executive-Led System 20-21
    4. Implement the Principle of "Patriots Administering Hong Kong" 22-24
    5. Promote Patriotic Education 25-30
      • Strengthen Affection for and Sense of Belonging to the Country 25-26
      • Promote Hometown Culture 27
      • Enrich Patriotic Education Resources 28
      • Establish a Museum to Showcase the Development and Achievements of Our Country 29
      • Promote Chinese Culture 30
  3. Strengthen the Four Centres and Develop the Hub for High-calibre Talent 31-152
    1. International Financial Centre 31-52
      • Global Offshore Renminbi Business Hub 32–33
        • Enhance Liquidity 33
        • Expand the Dim Sum Bond Market 33
        • Diversified Products 33
        • Diversify Risk Management Tools and Asset Uses 33
        • Deepen External Collaboration and Promotion 33
      • Develop New Growth Areas in Fixed Income Markets 34-35
      • Enhance the Securities Market 36-39
      • International Asset and Wealth Management Centre 40-41
      • International Risk Management Centre 42-44
        • Strengthen the International Reinsurance Hub 43
        • Develop Specialty Insurance to Meet the Needs of Emerging Industries 44
      • Develop a Commodity Trading Ecosystem 45-47
        • Expedite the Development of an International Gold Trading Market 45
        • Expand the International Metal Trading and Delivery Network 46-47
      • Development of Green and Sustainable Finance 48
      • Foster Fintech Innovation 49-50
      • Co-ordinate the Management of New Financial Risks 51-52
    2. International Maritime Centre and Aviation Hub 53-74
      • International Maritime Centre 53-69
        • Develop a Green Fuel Bunkering and Trading Centre 54
        • Strengthen the Ecosystem of High Value-added Maritime Services 55-56
        • Develop "Finance + Shipping" 57-59
        • Promote the Development of a Green and Smart Port and Green Corridor 60-61
        • Develop the Port Community System 62
        • Enhance the Comprehensive "Rail-sea-land-river" Intermodal Transport System 63-65
        • Expand the Partner Port Network 66
        • Establish a Maritime Academy 67
        • Promote Modern Logistics Development 68-69
      • International Aviation Hub 70-74
        • Expand the Aviation Network 71-72
        • Develop a New Ecosystem for the Aviation Industry 73
        • Foster the Development of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry 74
    3. International Trade Centre 75-101
      • Deepen the Work of the GoGlobal Task Force 76-80
      • Build a High Value-added Supply Chain Services Centre 81-90
        • Encourage More Financial Institutions to Set Up Headquarters in Hong Kong 83
        • Encourage Enterprises to Establish Corporate Treasury Centres and Sourcing Centres in Hong Kong 84-85
        • Strengthen Innovation and Technology Enterprises 86-88
        • Empower the Transformation and Upgrading of Traditional Industries through Supply Chain Services 89-90
      • Pursue the Comprehensive Upgrade of the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) 91
      • Expand International Economic and Trade Network 92-95
      • Promote the Development of Digital Trade 96-99
      • Promote the Development of Convention and Exhibition Industry 100-101
    4. International Innovation and Technology Centre 102-144
      • Application and Risk Management of Artificial Intelligence 102-123
        • Deepen AI Application and Development 103-115
          • AI Application in Finance 104-107
          • AI Application in Healthcare 108
          • AI Application in the Legal Sector 109
          • AI Application in Construction 110
          • AI Application in Transport 111-112
          • AI Application in Social Welfare 113
          • AI Application in Tourism 114
          • AI Application in Broadcasting 115
        • AI Upgrading for Small and Medium Enterprises 116-117
        • Promote AI Training for All 118-120
        • Risk Governance 121-123
      • Enhance the Institutional Framework for Innovation and Technology Development 124-133
        • Press ahead with the Development of "Three Major Innovation and Technology Parks and Five Key Research and Development Institutions" 125-127
        • Accelerate the Development of Hong Kong's New Industrialisation System 128-130
        • Strengthen Support for Start-ups 131
        • Support the Transformation of Universities' Research and Development Outcomes 132
        • Explore the Establishment of the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Application Scenario Promotion Centre 133
      • Expedite Innovation and Technology Industry Development 134-144
        • Healthcare Innovation and Biomedical Industry Chain Development 134-136
        • Promote the Development of a Low-altitude Economy Ecosystem 137-139
        • Formulate the Development Plan of Frontier Technology 140
        • Support Deep Space Exploration and Promote Commercial Aerospace Development 141-144
    5. International Hub for High-calibre Talent 145-152
      • Deepen the Development of an International Education Hub and Establish the "Study in Hong Kong" Brand 146-147
      • Promote the Quality and Quantity Development of Student Hostels 148-149
      • Promote the Development of Schools under the Direct Subsidy Scheme and International Schools 150-151
      • Enhance Visa Arrangements for Talent 152
  4. Leverage Hong Kong's International Advantages 153-182
    1. Deepen the Development of an International Legal and Dispute Resolution Services Centre 153-167
      • Build a Global Capital of Mediation to Support the Work of the International Organization for Mediation 154-155
      • Expand the Mediation Culture 156-159
      • Support the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law in Establishing a Presence in Hong Kong 160
      • International Commercial Court 161
      • Advance the Construction of the Hong Kong International Legal Service Building 162
      • Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy 163-164
      • Enhance Hong Kong's Status as World's Most Preferred Arbitration Seat 165-167
    2. Develop a Regional Intellectual Property Trading Centre 168-175
      • Promote Intellectual Property Valuation and Financing 169-170
      • Develop and Expand the Patent Examination Team 171
      • Launch the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Academy 172
      • Formulate a Regulatory Framework for Local Patent Agents 173
      • Reduce Intellectual Property Trading Costs 174
      • Deepen Top-level Planning 175
    3. Develop an East-meets-West Centre for International Cultural Exchange 176-182
      • Support the West Kowloon Cultural District in Boosting the Development of the Cultural Industry 177-179
      • Advance the Establishment of a Premium Arts Trading Hub 180
      • Reform the Funding Mechanism for Arts Groups 181
      • Construct a Second Campus for the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts 182
  5. Expedite the Development of the Northern Metropolis 183-223
    1. Northern Metropolis University Town 186-194
      • Drive the Northern Metropolis Development with University Towns and Leading Industry Development through Technology 186-191
      • Innovation-driven Industry-academia-research Collaboration across Institutions 192-194
    2. Promote Development of Innovation and Technology and Industries 195-202
      • The Hong Kong Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co operation Zone 195-196
      • Establish the National Manufacturing Innovation Centre 197
      • San Tin Technopole 198
      • Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park 199
      • Sandy Ridge Data Facility Cluster 200-201
      • Advanced Construction Industry Park 202
    3. Build a Northern Metropolis Ideal for Living, Work and Travel 203-223
      • Commencement of All Nine New Development Areas in the Northern Metropolis 203-205
      • Enhance Development Speed and Efficiency 206-209
        • Introduce Dedicated Legislation for the Northern Metropolis 209
      • Step Up Efforts to Attract Enterprises and Investments and Intensify Industry Development 210-212
      • Step up Efforts to Attract Long-term Capital Investment to the Northern Metropolis 213-214
      • Achieve Higher Living Standards in the Northern Metropolis 215
      • Establish the New Territories North Cluster 216
      • Cultural Facilities in the Northern Metropolis 217
      • Promote Urban-rural Integration 218-219
      • Advance Transport Infrastructure 220-223
  6. Better Integrate into and Serve the Overall National Development 224-268
    1. Deepen the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area 225-243
      • Support the High-quality Development of Major Co operation Platforms in Qianhai and Nansha 225-229
      • Advance the Development of Dongguan Logistics Park 230-231
      • Jointly Develop a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Value Chain 232-234
      • Participate in the Development of the Greater Bay Area Port Cluster 235-236
      • Foster Financial Development in the Greater Bay Area 237
      • Foster New Industrialisation Collaboration in the Greater Bay Area 238
      • Co ordinate the Work of Bureaux for the Alignment of Rules and Mechanisms within the Greater Bay Area 239
      • Deepen the Construction of Rule of Law in the Greater Bay Area 240
      • Develop a Multi-trade Integrated Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Industry Chain in the Greater Bay Area 241
      • Enhance Greater Bay Area Standards for Construction Talent 242
      • Strengthen Co-operation between Higher Education Institutions in Hong Kong and other Greater Bay Area Cities 243
    2. Deepen Regional Co-operation with the Mainland 244-250
      • Improve and Facilitate Hong Kong Residents' Development and Living in the Mainland 244-245
      • Facilitate Cross-boundary Transport Development 246
      • Enhance the Cross-boundary Service of Judicial Documents 247
      • Establish Medical Service Centres in accordance with National Standards 248
      • Hydrogen Standards 249-250
    3. Deepen International Co-operation and Exchanges 251-261
      • Build an International Exchange Platform 251-252
      • Attract More International Organisations to Establish a Presence in Hong Kong 253-255
      • Establish the Hong Kong International Academy of Policing 256
      • Establish a World Health Organization-accredited Emergency Medical Team 257
      • Boost the Global Influence of the Innovation and Technology Sector 258-259
      • Attract Asian and International Sports Associations to Establish a Presence in Hong Kong 260
      • Consolidate Hong Kong's Position as an Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Hub 261
    4. Pursue Co-operation under the Belt and Road Initiative 262-268
  7. Enhance Social Well-being 269-417
    1. Advance Quality Education and Nurture a Diversified Pool of Talent 269-279
      • Promote Digital and STEAM Education 270
      • Enhance the Operating Standards of Schools 271-272
      • Strengthen Support for Student Development 273
      • Enhance Teachers' Professional Development 274
      • Advance the Development of Universities of Applied Sciences 275
      • Training for Local Technical Experts 276
      • Continuous Training for Construction Technology Talent 277
      • Strengthen Skills Training for All and Consolidate Local Training Resources 278-279
    2. Foster the Development of Young People, Women, Families and a Harmonious Society 280-296
      • Create a Bright Future for Young People 280-287
        • Empower Youth to Go Global 281-282
        • Open Up New Frontiers for Youth Development 283-285
        • "30 000 Youth Employment and Internship Programme" 286-287
      • Eleven Measures to Promote Fertility 288-290
      • Support Women's Development 291
      • Support Ethnic Minorities 292-294
      • Strengthen Training for Care Team Services 295
      • Deepen Collaboration and Exchange in Social Services with Mainland Counterparts 296
    3. Deepen Healthcare System Reform 297-313
      • Strengthen Primary Healthcare Services 298
      • Enhance Public Healthcare System 299-303
      • Strengthen Professional Regulation of Healthcare Services 304-306
      • Continuously Implement eHealth+ 307-308
      • Press Ahead with the Establishment of the Third Medical School 309-310
      • Promote the Development of Inheritance and Innovation in Chinese Medicine 311
      • Sustain Efforts in Tobacco Control 312
      • Promote Mental Health 313
    4. Enhance and Diversify the Housing System 314-334
      • Continuous Pursuit of Land Development 316-318
        • Supply of Land for Private Housing Development 317
        • Release Industrial Land in Urban Areas 318
      • Review on Urban Renewal Policy 319
      • Control Construction Costs 320
      • Increase Public Housing Supply 321-324
      • Enhance Subsidised Sale Flats 325-326
      • Eradicate Substandard Subdivided Units and Implement the Basic Housing Unit Regime 327-329
      • Promote the Scheme on Joint Property Management 330
      • Persistently Promote the Use of Building Technologies 331-334
    5. Enhance Transport and Commuting Convenience 335-338
      • Transport Infrastructure 335-336
      • Regulatory Regime for Ride-hailing Services 337
      • Promote the Use of Automated Parking Systems 338
    6. Deepen the Integrated Development of Culture, Sports and Tourism 339-361
      • Shape Tourism with Cultural Activities and Promote Culture through Tourism 340-342
        • Support Hong Kong's Film Industry and Promote "Film + Tourism" 341-342
      • Sports Development 343-348
        • Support the Kai Tak Sports Park to Promote "Sports + Mega Events" 343-344
        • Training for Sports Executives 345
        • Promote Sports for All 346
        • Participate in Our Country's Sports Events and Boost Co operation and Exchanges 347
        • Strengthen the Governance of National Sports Associations 348
      • Tourism Development 349-361
        • Take Forward "+ Tourism" Joint Initiatives 351
        • Ticket Stub Economy 352-353
        • Yacht Economy 354-355
        • Renewal of Central 356
        • Muslim Tourism 357
        • Facilitate the Operation of Home-stay Lodgings on the Outlying Islands 358
        • Enhance the Professional Standards of Tourism Practitioners 359
        • Enhance Passenger Clearance Experience 360-361
    7. Support the Local Economy 362-371
      • Ten Measures to Support Small and Medium Enterprises 362
      • Report on Manpower Projection 363
      • Safeguard the Environment for Fair Competition 364
      • Promote Textiles and Fashion Brands 365
      • Promote the Development of the Agriculture and Fisheries Industries 366-368
      • Promote Innovation in Municipal Services 369-371
    8. Strengthen the Protection for People's Livelihood 372-381
      • Targeted Support 372-375
      • Support Carers 376
      • Support Persons with Disabilities and Persons in Rehabilitation 377
      • Protect Children 378-379
      • Support Students with Special Needs 380-381
    9. Enhance Labour Protection 382-389
      • Combat Illegal Employment 382
      • Stringent Vetting of Applications for Limited Supplementary Labour 383-384
      • Formulate New Legislation to Strengthen Protection for Delivery Workers 385
      • Enhance Occupational Safety and Health 386-387
      • Enhance the Mandatory Provident Fund System 388
      • Encourage Re-employment 389
    10. Concerted Efforts to Build a Thriving Age friendly Society 390-400
      • Cope with an Ageing Society 390-391
      • Foster a Sense of Security among the Elderly 392-395
      • Promote a Sense of Worthiness among the Elderly 396-397
      • Continuously Build a Gerontechnology Ecosystem 398-400
    11. Build a Green and Liveable City 401-417
      • Zero carbon Energy 402
      • Development of Hydrogen Energy 403-404
      • Enhance Waste Reduction and Recycling 405-408
      • Promote the Popularisation of Electric Vehicles 409-412
      • Promote Animal Care and Control and Ecological Conservation 413-414
        • Animal Care and Control 413
        • Align with the National Biodiversity Strategy in a Proactive Manner 414
      • Underground Common Utility Tunnels 415-417
  8. Uphold a Reformist Mindset and Adopt a Holistic Approach to Development and Security 418-443
    1. Enhance City Governance, and Strengthen Disaster Prevention, Mitigation and Response Capabilities 418-434
      • Set up an "AI City Brain" Integrated City Management System 418-420
      • Enhance Climate Adaptation and Resilience 421
      • Enhance the Programme on Replacing, Repairing and Managing the Water Supply Network 422
      • Reform the System for the Maintenance of Old Buildings 423-425
      • Enhance Fire Safety and Emergency Response Measures 426-430
        • Promote the Internet of Things Fire Detection System Improve Building Fire Safety 426
        • Leverage Fire Technology Strengthen Cross-boundary Fire Services Co operation 427-428
        • Combat Illicit Fuelling 429
        • Enhance 999 Emergency Call Services 430
      • Further Enhance District Governance 431-434
        • Enhance 1823 services to achieve the goal of "prompt referral and successful resolution" 433-434
    2. Reinforce Public Integrity as the Bedrock of our Society 435-436
      • Promote Integrity Building 435
      • Preparatory Work for the GlobE Network Asia Pacific Regional Bureau of the United Nations 436
    3. Enhance Governance Efficacy and Further Strengthen the Civil Service System 437-443
      • Optimise Government Services through "AI+" 437-442
        • AI in Public Services 437-438
        • Expand Drone Application in Emergency Response and Crime Prevention 439
        • Customs and Excise Anti-money Laundering Big Data Platform 440
        • Defence against Cybersecurity Challenges 441-442
      • Further Strengthen the Civil Service System 443
  9. Closing Remarks 444-449
    10. Annex: Indicators for Specified Tasks