Residents line up to receive copies of Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s maiden Policy Address outside the Southorn Centre in Wanchai on Oct 19, 2022. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)

HONG KONG - Hong Kong residents, who had long anticipated Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu's maiden policy address, lined up to grab a copy of the visionary plan for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Wednesday.

Lee delivered his Policy Address on Wednesday morning at the Legislative Council, highlighting the strong support of the motherland that the HKSAR enjoys and the financial hub's strategic competitiveness. 

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He said the Pearl of the Orient will shine brighter than ever with enhanced prosperity and stability. 

Residents line up to receive copies of Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s maiden Policy Address outside the Southorn Centre in Wanchai on Oct 19, 2022. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)

A resident receives a copy of Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s maiden Policy Address outside the Southorn Centre in Wanchai on Oct 19, 2022. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)

This photo shows copies of Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s maiden Policy Address outside the Southorn Centre in Wanchai on Oct 19, 2022. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)

This photo shows copies of Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s maiden Policy Address outside the Southorn Centre in Wanchai on Oct 19, 2022. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu delivers his maiden Policy Address at the Legislative Council on Oct 19, 2022. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu (left) delivers his maiden Policy Address at the Legislative Council on Oct 19, 2022. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu (left) delivers his maiden Policy Address at the Legislative Council on Oct 19, 2022. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu (left) delivers his maiden Policy Address at the Legislative Council on Oct 19, 2022. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu delivers his maiden Policy Address at the Legislative Council on Oct 19, 2022. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu delivers his maiden Policy Address at the Legislative Council on Oct 19, 2022. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)