The National 14th Five-Year plan, approved in March at the fourth session of the 13th National People's Congress, provides a blueprint and action plan for the social and economic development of the country in the next five years.

The 14th Five-Year Plan continues to highlight Hong Kong as an important element in its various chapters. This should help maintain our city's long-term prosperity and stability, as well as provide enormous opportunities for the future development of Hong Kong. HKGCC invited the Chief Executive Carrie Lam to speak to the business community on 3 June on the plan's implications for the future development of Hong Kong. Mrs Lam, speaking online via Zoom, shared with us her insights on the plan, how it will shape Hong Kong's future, as well as how the business community can benefit and contribute to the plan.