The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region today (December 17) officially commenced the public consultation exercise for the 2026-27 Budget.

     The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, said, "In 2025, despite considerable external challenges, Hong Kong's economy has demonstrated strong resilience and is making steady progress. The Government's efforts to reinforce and enhance Hong Kong's status and competitiveness as an international financial centre, along with its comprehensive policies to drive economic and innovation and technology (I&T) development, are beginning to bear fruit. These developments are creating favourable conditions for Hong Kong's continued advancement.

     "2026 marks the first year of the National 15th Five-Year Plan. Key issues for the upcoming Budget will include how Hong Kong can further broaden and deepen its economic development, accelerate the nurturing and application of I&T, expedite the upgrading of industry structures, and better integrate into and contribute to national development. They also include creating more high-quality job opportunities and ensuring that the benefits of economic progress and diversification are widely shared across the community.

     "In preparing the new Budget, we aim to gather views from different sectors, engage with the public, and draw on collective wisdom. We welcome all members of the community to actively share their views, so that we can work together to build a better and more vibrant Hong Kong."

     Members of the public can share their views through various channels, such as visiting the website www.budget.gov.hk, or by email (budget@fstb.gov.hk), phone (2810 3768), fax (2147 5770) or post (Budget Consultation Support Team, 24/F, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong).

Ends/Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Issued at HKT 10:00

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