Policy Unit Consults Over 50 Think Tanks on 2026 Blueprint
SingTao · 1 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive’s Policy Unit held a consultation session on August 20 to gather views for the 2026 Policy Address from civil society and university-based think tanks, with representatives from more than 50 local think tanks taking part online. Unit head Wong Yuen-shan said participants came from a wide range of backgrounds, including business, social welfare, youth groups, universities, media organisations, party-affiliated think tanks and polling bodies. He said the proposals focused on research-based issues linked to Hong Kong’s short- and medium-term challenges, including industrial development and transformation, deeper integration with other Greater Bay Area cities, development of the Northern Metropolis, commercialisation of research, youth development, healthcare planning and talent cultivation.
Key Points
- The consultation was organised by the Chief Executive’s Policy Unit on August 20 as part of preparations for the 2026 Policy Address.
- More than 50 local think tanks joined the session online, representing both civil society groups and local university research bodies.
- Wong Yuen-shan said attendees included representatives from business, welfare, youth, universities, media, political party think tanks and polling organisations.
- Discussion topics included industrial upgrading, Greater Bay Area integration, Northern Metropolis development, research commercialisation, youth policy, healthcare planning and talent training.
- Wong said the unit would consolidate and analyse the submissions carefully and continue close cooperation with civil and university think tanks.
Why It Matters
The consultation shows how the government is drawing on organised policy research before drafting the next Policy Address, especially on economic restructuring and regional integration. Wong also linked the process to the government’s public policy research funding schemes, which he said help turn academic work into practical policy recommendations for bureaux.