The following is issued on behalf of the Communications Authority:

     The Communications Authority (CA) welcomed the various policy initiatives announced in the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) (Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan) and the Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address (the Policy Address) delivered today (September 16). These policy initiatives will accelerate communications technology development and secure a healthy and sustainable growth of the domestic television industry.
 
     The Chairman of the CA, Mr Jenkin Suen, said, "To proactively align with the National 15th Five-Year Plan in accelerating the development of next-generation information technology and fostering the growth of emerging and future industries, Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan has included the promotion of the development of 6G network in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the construction and upgrading of new communications infrastructure. The CA will fully support the Government in implementing these measures, and facilitate the development of the communications industry to align with the initiatives in promoting 6G applications, technology advancement, and spectrum planning announced in the Policy Address. On the other hand, the CA will support the Government's arrangements for streamlining the vetting of low earth orbit satellite licence applications. By actively providing application support to operators, these measures will reinforce Hong Kong's position as a communications hub."
 
     On the broadcasting front, Mr Suen stated that Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan mentioned strengthening the global reach of the mainstream media to align with the measures in the National 15th Five-Year Plan to further the development of broadcasting, film, television and related sectors. The CA would continue to provide a facilitating environment that keeps pace with the times for the broadcasting industry. In line with the policy direction of removing barriers and restrictions outlined in the Policy Address, the CA will conduct a consultation on amendments to the Generic Codes of Practice for Television, with a view to enhancing the competitiveness and long-term, healthy development of the domestic television industry.
 
     Mr Suen added, "Communications technology is an important pillar of Hong Kong's economic and social development. The CA will, in close collaboration with the industry and relevant stakeholders, endeavour to fully implement the various policy initiatives."

Ends/Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Issued at HKT 17:20

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