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Lowering of liquor tax and enforcement of 86 sq ft minimum for subdivided flats also among highlights of city leader’s third policy address.

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John Lee poses with copies of his latest policy blueprint. Photo: Eugene Lee

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Improving residents’ living conditions is expected to be a major focus of Chief Executive John Lee’s third policy address.

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Hong Kong policy address to prioritise livelihoods, city’s development: John Lee

City leader also says annual blueprint guided by some 9,500 written opinions and views gathered in the past three months.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee holds up copies of his third policy address, which he is set to deliver on Wednesday. Photo: Eugene Lee

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Readers discuss the importance of due process in any policy change, a vision for a green economic transition, and ensuring public rental flats serve those in need.

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Source says city leader to also target synergy between new Kai Tak venue and Hong Kong Stadium, which is being reviewed over its future use.

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Hong Kong must promote responsible drinking if it cuts liquor tax: lawmaker

While Simon Lee notes trade benefits, former assistant director of health Dr Regina Ching says relaxing liquor tax will be ‘regressive’ for city.

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The Hong Kong government is considering cutting the liquor tax for drinks with an alcohol content above 30 per cent. Photo: Shutterstock

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Post learns city leader likely to devote part of annual policy address to latest biomedical developments at Lok Ma Chau Loop.

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Exclusive | Hong Kong leader to deliver third policy address, how will it differ this time?

Hong Kong leader expected to roll out measures to boost city’s status as international financial, trade and maritime centre while also seeking to lift economy.

Chief Executive John Lee will announce plans to diversify the economy through innovation and new industries, while rejuvenating local sectors, sources have said. Photo: Dickson Lee

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Hong Kong’s economy needs help. What can John Lee do?

City leader should prioritise tapping into emerging markets, diversifying the economy and amplifying Hong Kong’s attractiveness, observers say.

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Beijing hints at plans to boost Hong Kong economy a week before policy address

Beijing’s top office overseeing Hong Kong drops hint in commentary published over weekend as it urges city to play to its strengths.

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Hollywood, UK-based creative agencies tapped to publicise Hong Kong policy address

Firms, talent featured in government video tout city’s access to mainland China market and opportunities it brings.

Hong Kong’s John Lee to hold first town hall meeting ahead of policy address

Initiative is part of city leader’s pledge in July to gather public views on growing economy and improving livelihoods.

Chief Executive John Lee will deliver his next policy address in October. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong political parties call for spirits tax overhaul ahead of policy address

DAB and New People’s Party call for changes to spirits tax, saying move will bolster city’s status as hub for selling, auctioning liquor.

Hong Kong currently has a 100 per cent levy on any liquor with an alcohol strength of more than 30 per cent. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu will deliver his third policy blueprint on October 16. His focus is expected to be on rejuvenating the ailing economy while heeding calls to address livelihood issues with bold reforms.
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