Legco passes motion of thanks for Hong Kong's first five-year plan and Policy Address

After three days of debate, the Legislative Council passed the motion of thanks on the Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address. Chief Secretary Eric Chan concluded that the five-year plan sets out systematic arrangements for economic and social development over the next five years, and will promote innovation and technology development and new industrialisation, with the Northern Metropolis serving as the main growth engine for higher education and innovation and technology development. The Government will also continue to improve livelihood areas such as housing, healthcare, education and elderly care, and will improve the legal system for safeguarding national security in line with the holistic approach to national security.