Chinese official Xia Baolong to visit Hong Kong, inspect city’s 5-year plan, Northern Metropolis (opens original article in a new tab)

China's Xia Baolong will inspect Hong Kong's five-year plan and Northern Metropolis development during a visit, as the city launches public consultation for its first such plan.

• China's top Hong Kong affairs official Xia Baolong will visit Hong Kong to inspect the city's five-year plan and Northern Metropolis development.
• The Hong Kong government launched a two-month public consultation for the city's first five-year plan, allowing residents to submit views via website, email, or post.
• The Northern Metropolis project aims to transform 30,000 hectares of rural land near the China border into a tech hub, increasing housing and integrating Hong Kong with Shenzhen.