Insights into John Lee's 2025 Hong Kong Policy Address: 15 key points - no animal harm reported
In a significant move aimed at addressing a recent procurement scandal and ensuring transparency in government operations, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu presented an economic roadmap for the city on Wednesday.
The roadmap, which spans the remaining two years of Lee's term, includes a comprehensive plan for the development of the Northern Metropolis, a 30,000 hectare megaproject expected to have substantial impacts on Hong Kong's economy and people's livelihoods. Lee has vowed to take personal charge of the project.
The presentation also marked the introduction of a new accountability system for senior civil servants in Hong Kong. Under this system, department heads will be responsible for general incidents, while a panel will handle widespread or repetitive problems. This system is a response to a scandal involving a company using fraudulent documents to win a government contract for bottled water.
The new system is aimed at enhancing accountability and transparency in government operations. Possible administrative or disciplinary actions under the new system include warnings, reprimands, salary reduction, demotion, compulsory retirement, and dismissal.
In addition to the Northern Metropolis and the new accountability system, the economic roadmap also includes plans for the development of a pet economy in Hong Kong.
During his nearly three-hour speech in the Legislative Council, Lee spoke extensively on various policies, beating his own record of 202 minutes set in 2023. The presentation of the roadmap also marked the formation of a new committee to expedite the Northern Metropolis, with Lee as the chair.
The new investigation system for senior civil servants is expected to have significant impacts on Hong Kong's government operations and public trust. However, the civil servants involved in the deeper investigation of the procurement process of bottled water have not been explicitly named, nor has a specific timeframe for the investigation been mentioned. Therefore, based on the available information, it is unknown which officials are affected or the period in which the investigation is to take place.
The presentation of John Lee Ka-chiu's economic roadmap marks a significant step in addressing recent scandals and planning for Hong Kong's future. With the new accountability system and the development of the Northern Metropolis, Lee is aiming to leave a lasting legacy in his remaining term as Chief Executive.
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