AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesWith Hong Kong’s leader expected to unveil the city’s first five-year plan in September following a two-month public consultation, the South China Morning Post examines how the financial hub can deliver on its game-changing ambitions and what is at stake.Updated: 12 Aug, 2026Advertisement[1]In Focus | Why does Hong Kong need a 5-year plan – and will it curb its free-market economy?As Hong Kong embraces long-term planning for the first time, economists and officials debate whether strategic state guidance can coexist with its open, market-led economy.12 Aug, 2026AdvertisementAdvertisementSelect VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:00