# Hong Kong’s new five-year plan courts global capital with market dominance in sight

https://mins.news/en/item/62184

- South China Morning Post, 2026-09-17 07:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3367816/how-hong-kongs-new-5-year-plan-courts-global-capital-eye-market-dominance?utm_source=rss_feed

> Hong Kong’s first five-year plan for economic and social development calls for broader equity markets, deeper offshore yuan business and expanded gold trading. The blueprint, unveiled by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu with his 2026 policy address, aims to reinforce the city’s position as Asia’s leading financial centre and narrow the gap with London.

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