Chan Kwok-ki urges vigilance on security and growth
RTHK · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki said Hong Kong is in a new phase of moving from order to prosperity, and that balancing security and development is central to the long-term success of “one country, two systems” and to the SAR government’s administration according to law. Writing on social media, he said security work must never relax, while development must seize opportunities through reform and innovation, especially as this year marks the opening year of the national 15th Five-Year Plan.
Key Points
- Chan said both officials and the wider public need clearer awareness, more effective measures and firmer action on coordinating security and development.
- He warned that Hong Kong must not lower its guard against security risks at any time and should keep its security approach up to date.
- On development, Chan said Hong Kong should better understand national goals, pathways, platforms and needs, and work harder to integrate into the national development strategy.
- He said the government bears the primary responsibility, with stronger law-based governance key to coordinating security and development effectively.
- Chan proposed a first five-year plan for Hong Kong, faster Northern Metropolis development, and integrated education, technology and talent planning through the university town and Hetao innovation zone.
Why It Matters
Chan’s remarks set out how the government intends to frame policy in the next stage of governance: pairing tighter security vigilance with a more structured development agenda. His emphasis on a first five-year plan, the Northern Metropolis and the Hetao and university-town platforms points to where official effort and coordination are likely to be concentrated.