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CE Attends District Forum for Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address

2026-08-09 12:42 Last Updated At:08-10 12:12

CE attends District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address 

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. About 120 members of the public from different backgrounds participated in the District Forum.

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The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows Mr Lee (centre); the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (second right); the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan (first left); and the Acting Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan (first right), listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows Mr Lee (centre); the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (second right); the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan (first left); and the Acting Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan (first right), listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows Mr Lee (second right); the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (first right); and the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan (first left), listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows Mr Lee (second right); the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (first right); and the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan (first left), listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows Mr Lee (centre); the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (third right); the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan (second left); the Acting Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan (second right); the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing (first left); and the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa (first right), listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows Mr Lee (centre); the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (third right); the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan (second left); the Acting Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan (second right); the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing (first left); and the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa (first right), listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows Mr Lee listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows Mr Lee listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows Mr Lee (right) and the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa (left), meeting the media after the District Forum. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows Mr Lee (right) and the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa (left), meeting the media after the District Forum. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows (from left) the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa; the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin; the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki; Mr Lee; the Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau; the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak; and the Under Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Clement Woo, listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows (from left) the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa; the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin; the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki; Mr Lee; the Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau; the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak; and the Under Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Clement Woo, listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows (from left) the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa; the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun; the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing; Mr Lee; the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung; the Acting Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong; and the Permanent Secretary for the Civil Service, Ms Shirley Lam, listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows (from left) the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa; the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun; the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing; Mr Lee; the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung; the Acting Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong; and the Permanent Secretary for the Civil Service, Ms Shirley Lam, listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows (from left) the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa; the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau; the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan; Mr Lee; the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui; the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan; and the Acting Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong, listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows (from left) the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa; the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau; the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan; Mr Lee; the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui; the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan; and the Acting Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong, listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows (from left) the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa; the Secretary for Housing, Ms Winnie Ho; the Acting Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan; Mr Lee; the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn; and the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows (from left) the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa; the Secretary for Housing, Ms Winnie Ho; the Acting Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan; Mr Lee; the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn; and the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The two-hour District Forum consisted of two sessions. In the first session, Mr Lee and the Principal Officials listened to views expressed by members of the public, covering a wide range of topics including accelerating the Northern Metropolis development and advancing spatial planning in other areas; economy, finance and trade; innovation, technology and industry development; people's livelihood and social development; development of regional co-operation; and integrated development of culture, sports and tourism, green living, and more. The second session featured group exchanges where participants were divided into four groups to exchange views with Mr Lee and the Principal Officials, focusing on the two themes of "pursuing development and economic growth" and "improving people's livelihood and building our future together". Mr Lee engaged directly with participants of each group in turn and listened to their views.

Mr Lee said, "I attach great importance to the District Forums, which provide an important channel for understanding the issues of greatest concern to members of the public. My governing team and I have engaged with members of the public at District Forums over two consecutive Sundays, and gained an in-depth understanding of their views on Hong Kong's current and long-term economic and social development. We will consolidate these valuable views in a holistic manner, analyse them and consider incorporating them into Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address, ensuring that policy measures are effectively implemented by the Government, as well as translating our blueprint into tangible outcomes for economic development and the improvement of people's livelihoods."

The Government launched the public consultations for Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address in June, and has held a number of consultation sessions to date including two District Forums, to extensively collect views from all walks of life. Members of the public are welcome to continue submitting their views through various channels, including the dedicated websites for Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address, and by email.

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows Mr Lee (centre); the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (second right); the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan (first left); and the Acting Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan (first right), listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows Mr Lee (centre); the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (second right); the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan (first left); and the Acting Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan (first right), listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows Mr Lee (second right); the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (first right); and the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan (first left), listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows Mr Lee (second right); the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (first right); and the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan (first left), listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows Mr Lee (centre); the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (third right); the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan (second left); the Acting Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan (second right); the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing (first left); and the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa (first right), listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows Mr Lee (centre); the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (third right); the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan (second left); the Acting Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan (second right); the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing (first left); and the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa (first right), listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows Mr Lee listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows Mr Lee listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows Mr Lee (right) and the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa (left), meeting the media after the District Forum. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows Mr Lee (right) and the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa (left), meeting the media after the District Forum. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows (from left) the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa; the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin; the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki; Mr Lee; the Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau; the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak; and the Under Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Clement Woo, listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows (from left) the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa; the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin; the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki; Mr Lee; the Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau; the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak; and the Under Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Clement Woo, listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows (from left) the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa; the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun; the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing; Mr Lee; the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung; the Acting Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong; and the Permanent Secretary for the Civil Service, Ms Shirley Lam, listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows (from left) the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa; the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun; the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing; Mr Lee; the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung; the Acting Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong; and the Permanent Secretary for the Civil Service, Ms Shirley Lam, listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows (from left) the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa; the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau; the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan; Mr Lee; the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui; the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan; and the Acting Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong, listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows (from left) the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa; the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau; the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan; Mr Lee; the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui; the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan; and the Acting Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong, listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows (from left) the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa; the Secretary for Housing, Ms Winnie Ho; the Acting Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan; Mr Lee; the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn; and the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 9) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address at Kowloon Tong Government Primary School to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. Photo shows (from left) the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa; the Secretary for Housing, Ms Winnie Ho; the Acting Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan; Mr Lee; the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn; and the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, listening to views from the public at the consultation session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New York ETO promotes Hong Kong's vibrant culture at dragon boat festival

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York (New York ETO) continues to support the 36th Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York (HKDBF-NY), a role it has held since founding the festival in 1990.

This year's festival marks the 40th anniversary of Hong Kong's gift of teak wood dragon boats to citiesacross North America, including New York City, introducing this centuries-old Chinese tradition to the continent. This legacy takes centre stage this weekend with a special invitational race to commemorate the anniversary, alongside a display of the traditional teak wood dragon boats for visitors throughout the weekend.

At the festival opening ceremony on August 8 (New York time), the Director of the New York ETO, Ms Maisie Ho, reflected on this legacy and how the HKDBF-NY, one of New York City's largest multicultural festivals, has brought people together for 36 years, proving that sport has a unique power to connect and unite people.

Ms Ho said the festival is a celebration of heritage, resilience and teamwork, noting that the vigour, determination and camaraderie shown by the competing athletes reflect the same qualities that define Hong Kong – a cosmopolitan and vibrant gateway city that connects business, talent and ideas, while remaining firmly rooted in its cultural heritage.

Ms Ho added that the festival is a testament to the enduring friendship between Hong Kong and New York and the United States, fostering mutual understanding and strengthening cultural and people-to-people ties. "Our office remains committed to building on this relationship in the years ahead," she said.

This weekend's festivities also coincide with a milestone moment for dragon boating worldwide, as the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) recently relocated its global headquarters back to Hong Kong in July, marking a homecoming to the birthplace of the modern dragon boat movement. The IDBF's World Dragon Boat Racing Championships will also return to Hong Kong next year for the first time since 1997. Ms Ho noted that this development was a vote of confidence in Hong Kong as a world-class hub for international sport.

Ahead of the race weekend, Ms Ho and representatives of the festival's major sponsors gathered in Hudson Yards on July 15 for the traditional "awakening" ceremony, dotting the eyes of the dragons in a ritual believed to bring good fortune to the racers. Then on August 7, the festival's organising committee took the celebration to Wall Street, ringing the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange, a nod to the festival's place in New York's cultural and sporting calendar.

Over the two-day festival, more than 170 teams and over 1 800 paddlers battled for the podium in front of a strong crowd. Beyond the races, the New York ETO had a festival booth to promote Hong Kong to visitors. Visitors all enjoyed delectable Hong Kong street food, vibrant cultural and musical performances, alongside martial arts and arts and crafts demonstrations throughout the festival grounds.

New York ETO promotes Hong Kong's vibrant culture at dragon boat festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New York ETO promotes Hong Kong's vibrant culture at dragon boat festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New York ETO promotes Hong Kong's vibrant culture at dragon boat festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New York ETO promotes Hong Kong's vibrant culture at dragon boat festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New York ETO promotes Hong Kong's vibrant culture at dragon boat festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New York ETO promotes Hong Kong's vibrant culture at dragon boat festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New York ETO promotes Hong Kong's vibrant culture at dragon boat festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New York ETO promotes Hong Kong's vibrant culture at dragon boat festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New York ETO promotes Hong Kong's vibrant culture at dragon boat festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New York ETO promotes Hong Kong's vibrant culture at dragon boat festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New York ETO promotes Hong Kong's vibrant culture at dragon boat festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New York ETO promotes Hong Kong's vibrant culture at dragon boat festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New York ETO promotes Hong Kong's vibrant culture at dragon boat festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New York ETO promotes Hong Kong's vibrant culture at dragon boat festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New York ETO promotes Hong Kong's vibrant culture at dragon boat festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New York ETO promotes Hong Kong's vibrant culture at dragon boat festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New York ETO promotes Hong Kong's vibrant culture at dragon boat festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New York ETO promotes Hong Kong's vibrant culture at dragon boat festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New York ETO promotes Hong Kong's vibrant culture at dragon boat festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New York ETO promotes Hong Kong's vibrant culture at dragon boat festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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