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HK leader pledges to boost economy, livelihoods
Bangkok Post
|September 18, 2025
Hong Kong leader John Lee pledged yesterday to boost the city's economy, improve livelihoods and cement its role as an international centre, unveiling measures including developing a gold trading market.
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A former deputy head of police, Mr Lee reaffirmed the city's economic growth forecast of 2% to 3% for 2025 and highlighted Hong Kong's role as a springboard for mainland China enterprises looking to expand abroad. It was the fourth policy address of his term.
Mr Lee said his "ultimate objective" was to improve livelihoods, "with better housing for members of the public, higher income for workers, enhanced care for the elderly, and greater prospects for young people."
Hong Kong's small and open economy has felt the ripple effects of an economic slowdown in China and trade tensions between Beijing and Washington.
The policy address comes amid Beijing's push to bolster flagging economic growth amid sluggish consumer demand and a yearslong property crisis.
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