The Working Group on Ageing Society Strategies (the Working Group), led by the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, held its first meeting today (November 14). Led by Mr Cheuk, policy bureaux discussed the strategic directions and initial plans of the Working Group at the meeting. The Working Group also received an analysis of future population trends and the economic implications of Hong Kong's ageing society, presented respectively by the Census and Statistics Department and the Office of the Government Economist.

     Societal ageing is a global trend and Hong Kong is no exception. Over the next two decades, the Hong Kong population will age more rapidly. By 2046, more than one in three Hong Kong residents will be 65 or older. The Chief Executive announced the establishment of the Working Group in the 2025 Policy Address to tackle challenges of Hong Kong's ageing society.

     Mr Cheuk said, "The challenges and opportunities arising from an ageing society impacts various facets, spanning multiple policy areas. Therefore, the Working Group includes members from all 15 policy bureaux." 

     Mr Cheuk added, "The Working Group will look into how community resources and market participation may be capitalised to drive cross-sector collaboration and synergise with government policy initiatives to formulate timely strategic responses to societal ageing. The Working Group will also monitor the implementation of the announced measures on promoting the silver economy, and consider additional measures to develop silver economy in Hong Kong."

     The Working Group will submit a report to the Chief Executive next year.

     The Working Group comprises:

     Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration (Leader)
     Secretary for Labour and Welfare (Deputy Leader)
     Directors of the other 14 Bureaux
     Head, Chief Executive's Policy Unit

Ends/Friday, November 14, 2025
Issued at HKT 17:20

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