AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesHong Kong’s chief executive reflects on four years in office and looks ahead at the city’s future, touching on economic reforms, boosting birth rates and the Northern Metropolis.

14 Jun, 2026AdvertisementAdvertisement[2]Exclusive | ‘Further reforms’: John Lee vows more changes ahead for economyHong Kong leader also says city’s five-year plan will secure policy continuity while ensuring ‘attention, energy and resources’ align with wider developments.

14 Jun, 2026[3]Exclusive | Northern Metropolis needs early success stories to draw investors, John Lee saysHong Kong leader points to Hetao park as key aspect of project that can convince mainland and global investors to get on board.

14 Jun, 2026[4]Exclusive | Baby bonus to continue? We’ll consult widely, John Lee saysCity leader says government to consult public and ‘collect wisdom’ before deciding whether incentive measures should carry on.

15 Jun, 2026[5]Exclusive | ‘A year is a long time’ – John Lee on whether he will run again in 2027City leader discusses goals for final year of current term and reflects on previous four, saying: ‘Hong Kong’s interest takes priority over my personal interests’.