Hong Kong unveils 5-year plan to boost equity, yuan, gold markets, rival London

Hong Kong's first five-year economic plan, announced with the 2026 policy address, aims to broaden equity markets, deepen offshore yuan business, and expand gold trading to defend its status as Asia's top financial center and close the gap with London. The plan signals a strategic push to attract global capital amid regional competition, but its success depends on execution and external conditions.