On September 16, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Li Jiachao, announced the “First Five-Year Plan for the Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region” and the “Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address”. The “Plan” mentions promoting patient capital and venture capital investment in scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Optimize the listing system for technology companies and expand financing channels. Promote the accelerated growth of technology finance and support the financing of innovative technology enterprises to grow bigger and stronger. Promote digital finance, comprehensively improve the service efficiency and risk prevention and control capabilities of financial institutions, and explore the deep application of digital finance infrastructure. Adhering to the principle of “same business, same risk, same rules”, we will establish a world-leading digital asset licensing and supervision system to promote digital asset liquidity and market innovation and development. Use market-based methods to attract various financial resources to invest in the field of scientific and technological innovation, strengthen cutting-edge scientific and technological research in higher education, the transformation and industrialization of scientific and technological achievements, and the development of emerging industries, and support the transformation of scientific research results into the market throughout the life cycle.

On September 16, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Li Jiachao, announced the “First Five-Year Plan for the Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region” and the “Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address”. The “Plan” mentions promoting patient capital and venture capital investment in scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Optimize the listing system for technology companies and expand financing channels. Promote the accelerated growth of technology finance and support the financing of innovative technology enterprises to grow bigger and stronger. Promote digital finance, comprehensively improve the service efficiency and risk prevention and control capabilities of financial institutions, and explore the deep application of digital finance infrastructure. Adhering to the principle of “same business, same risk, same rules”, we will establish a world-leading digital asset licensing and supervision system to promote digital asset liquidity and market innovation and development. Use market-based methods to attract various financial resources to invest in the field of scientific and technological innovation, strengthen cutting-edge scientific and technological research in higher education, the transformation and industrialization of scientific and technological achievements, and the development of emerging industries, and support the transformation of scientific research results into the market throughout the life cycle.