香港：本週三（9月16日），香港特首李家超公布本港首個五年發展規劃，旨在提升市民的生活水平，同時鞏固本港作為全球金融樞紐的地位，並加強與內地在科技領域的聯繫。
這份全面性藍圖，經過政府與立法會議員及市民兩個月的諮詢後，覆蓋經濟與投資、土地、房屋、就業、教育及健康等範疇。
規劃預計加快開發介於中國大陸邊境之間、面積約3萬公頃的北部都會區，成為新的增長引擎，強化與內地在科技領域的連結與往來，從而新增就業與住宅供應。
李表示，規劃完成後，將成為宜居、工作與出行的理想區域，進一步提升香港的整體競爭力及可持續發展動力。
The sweeping plan, which follows two months of government consultations with lawmakers and residents, spans areas from the economy and investment to land, homes, jobs, education and health.
The plan envisages speeding development of the 30,000ha Northern Metropolis, near the mainland China border, as a new growth engine, bolstering technological links and ties with the mainland to add jobs and homes.
When complete, Lee said, it would be ideal for living, work and travel, “further boosting Hong Kong’s overall competitiveness and momentum for sustainable development”.
The strategy comes after Beijing approved a national five-year plan in March for the years to 2030, in China’s latest typical exercise laying out an official road map for social and economic development.
The Hong Kong plan’s five major objectives include solidifying its financial, maritime and trade areas, accelerating efforts in information and technology and strengthening its role as a global offshore renminbi hub.
Hong Kong will act as a “super connector” and integrate with China’s Greater Bay Area, Lee said.
“We will expedite the alignment with key national strategies in technology,” he said.
The focus would be on areas ranging from lifestyle and healthcare to AI and robotics, microelectronics, new energy, advanced manufacturing and new materials, he added.
It will also strengthen efforts to develop itself into a centre for international legal and dispute resolution services, Lee added.
NORTHERN METROPOLIS TO EASE HOUSING SHORTAGE
政府於2021年首次公布北部都會區的規劃，目標是為約250萬人提供居所，以緩解長期嚴重的住房短缺，同時規劃建立一個新商業區。
區域內亦包括三個大學校園的佈局。
當局表示，區域全面發展後，預計可以新增約65萬個工作機會。
這個人口密集、佔地約750萬的樞紐地區，這個前英國殖民地在新冠疫情後經濟疲弱與樓市走弱的情況下掙扎，長期以來土地出售的收入一直是政府財政的主要來源。
李家超，前警察及香港保安局長，於2022年接任特首，背景是疫情及2019年的大規模反政府示威，之後北京於次年推出全面的國家安全法。
儘管李致力帶動經濟復甦，但其政府亦受到壓力—如去年11月在大埔發生的旺福法院火災，造成168人死亡，數以千計的人無家可歸，這是數十年來最嚴重的火災之一。
