Hong Kong 2026 development plan

In late July 2026, Deloitte China presented a set of recommendations for Hong Kong’s first five‑year development blueprint. The advice focused on expanding financing tools for the North District, strengthening Hong Kong’s role as an international financial hub through a broader RMB product suite, tokenised‑asset settlement, and tighter integration with mainland markets, as well as promoting innovation, green technology and cross‑border research collaboration.

A week later, the Hong Kong Chinese General Chamber of Commerce submitted its own position papers. The Chamber called for an upgrade of Hong Kong’s status to a “super partner” with mutual recognition of professional qualifications across the Greater Bay Area, a data‑zone pilot and greater access to emerging markets such as Islamic finance. It also advocated establishing a North District Office to streamline investment, boost university‑industry links, create a cross‑border e‑commerce hub and support SMEs. Additionally, a proposal was made to remove the residency‑day requirement for seniors receiving long‑life allowances, aligning retirement policies with mainland practices.

Together, the snapshots show a progression from external consultancy advice to domestic business‑sector proposals, both aiming to align Hong Kong’s development with mainland policies and to enhance its competitiveness as a financial and innovation centre.