The Bauhinia Culture Forum 2026 was officially opened on Friday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Under the theme “Charting the First Five-Year Plan: Driving Hong Kong Forward”, the forum convened over 200 political, academic and business leaders and professionals.

Centered on Hong Kong’s first five-year plan, the forum examined how the city can align with national development strategies, integrate into and contribute to the country’s broader development agenda, and move from stability to prosperity and high-quality growth.

China Daily's Adam Lam took the photos on Friday.