In Conversation with Dr Hon Starry Lee Wai-King, GBS, JP: Exploring the 15th Five-Year Plan and New Opportunities for Hong Kong

On 2 June, 2026, the CityUHK Eminence Society hosted a dinner talk titled “The 15th Five-Year Plan and New Opportunities for Hong Kong (十五五規劃與香港新機遇)”.

At the invitation of Dr Allen Shi Lop-Tak, Chairman of the CityUHK Eminence Society (ES), Dr Hon Starry Lee Wai-King, GBS, JP, Member of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress and President of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR, delivered an enriching talk.

Dr Lee shared her perspectives on how Hong Kong can position itself within the broader national development landscape. She highlighted the importance of aligning the city’s unique strengths with national priorities, and elaborated on the linkage between Hong Kong’s first Five-Year Plan and the forthcoming national “15th Five-Year Plan”, offering forward-looking insights into emerging opportunities and future directions.

The session then moved into an interactive segment, during which participants engaged actively with the speaker. A range of thoughtful questions prompted a lively and substantive exchange of views. Many attendees remarked that the discussion enhanced their understanding of Hong Kong’s evolving role and opportunities ahead.

The evening concluded with a networking dinner, where guests continued their conversations and exchanged ideas in a relaxed setting, further strengthening connections among CityUHK community members and their knowledge about mission and future development of the CityUHK Eminence Society.

The event was attended by Ms Grace Yu Ho-Wun, MH, Council Member of CityUHK; Professor Chun-Sing Lee, Acting President of CityUHK; Professor Michael Yang Mengsu, Senior Vice-President (Innovation and Enterprise) of CityUHK; ES Executive Committee Members including Chairman Dr Allen Shi Lop-Tak (CityUHK Court Member); Deputy Chairman Dr Steve Chuang Tzu-Hsiung (CityUHK Council Member); Vice-Chairman Ms Jenny Chan Pik-Ha; Vice-Chairman Professor Gary Cheng Faat-Ting (CityUHK Court Member); Member Dr Wilson Chan Fung-Cheung; Member Ms Anna Chan Yu; Member Mr Chris Jung Ting-Lok; and Member Professor Frankie Yeung Wai-Shing. Other University representatives include Ms Ng Pheck-Choo, Senior Director of Office of the President and Director of Global Engagement Office; Ms Grace Liang, Director of Alumni Relations Office; Ms Pheony Tsang, Deputy Director of Alumni Relations Office; as well as ES members and other CityUHK alumni.

CityUHK Eminence Society is an independent registered organisation formed by enthusiastic and supportive alumni who are committed to contributing their expertise and resources for the betterment of CityUHK and the community.