Published: 14:34, September 17, 2025 | Updated: 15:27, September 17, 2025
Setting the course
By Wang Zhan
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu leaves after delivering his 2025 Policy Address at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on Sept 17, 2025. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu presented the 2025 Policy Address at the Legislative Council on Wednesday, outlining Hong Kong’s policy direction for the year.
Key measures include expanding housing supply, strengthening healthcare and education, and advancing youth and elderly services. On the economic front, the government will enhance innovation, deepen Greater Bay Area integration, and attract global investment.
The address reaffirmed Hong Kong’s role as a link between Chinese mainland and international markets while setting priorities for sustainable growth and talent development. The annual policy statement serves as the SAR government’s roadmap for economic and social development.
China Daily's Adam Lam, Andy Chong and Edmond Tang took the photos on Wednesday.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu prepares to deliver his 2025 Policy Address at the Legislative Council building in Hong Kong on Sept 17, 2025. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu leaves after delivering his 2025 Policy Address at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on Sept 17, 2025. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu leaves after delivering his 2025 Policy Address at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on Sept 17, 2025. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY)Paul Chan Mo-po, fiinancial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government, delivers a speech during the media briefing on Hong Kong Chief Executive's 2025 Policy Address at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on Sept 17, 2025. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY)Eric Chan Kwok-ki, chief secretary for Administration, speaks during the media briefing on Hong Kong Chief Executive's 2025 Policy Address at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on Sept 17, 2025. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY)New People's Party members attend media briefings on Hong Kong Chief Executive's 2025 Policy Address at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on Sept 17, 2025. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY)New People's Party members attend media briefings on Hong Kong Chief Executive's 2025 Policy Address at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on Sept 17, 2025. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY)Residents queue up to obtain hard copies of the 2025 Policy Address outside the Home Affairs Enquiry Centre in Wanchai, Hong Kong, on Sept 17, 2025. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)
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