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Hong Kong leader says firms must strive to survive despite government support

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Hoi-ying, L. (2026, September 19). Hong Kong leader says firms must strive to survive despite government support. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3368093/hong-kong-leader-says-firms-must-strive-survive-despite-government-support?utm_source=rss_feed

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-09-19 · by Lo Hoi-ying

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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu defended his policy address aimed at boosting the economy and improving residents' livelihoods. He emphasized that while government support is available, businesses must also adapt to remain competitive in a challenging market environment. During a radio interview, Lee noted that growing the overall economy first is crucial for distributing resources more widely among residents, acknowledging that certain groups might still require additional assistance despite these efforts.
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Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu of Hong Kong defended his policy address aimed at boosting the city’s economy and improving residents' livelihoods. Speaking on a radio programme on Saturday, he highlighted that government aid is necessary but not sufficient for businesses to survive in a competitive market; firms must also adapt independently. Lee emphasized the need to prioritize economic development before focusing on individual welfare, noting that as the overall economic pie grows larger, some groups may require additional support. He stated, “First, we must grow the overall economy so that everyone benefits, but as the pie grows bigger, there are indeed certain groups that may need extra help.” This statement reflects his belief in the importance of broad-based economic growth before targeted assistance can be effectively implemented.

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Hong Kong leader says firms must strive to survive despite government support Chief Executive John Lee defends his policy address, saying government aid can help but businesses must also adapt in a competitive market Hong Kong’s leader defended measures in his policy address to boost the economy and improve livelihoods, stressing that businesses must also do their part to remain competitive and survive, even with government aid. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Saturday that the livelihood section was the longest and broadest in scope in his policy address when asked about residents who had yet to benefit from the government’s economic policies. “You need to develop the economy first to have the resources to improve people’s livelihoods,” Lee said on a radio programme discussing his policy address and Hong Kong’s inaugural five-year plan, which he announced on Wednesday.
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🔮 “First, we must grow the overall economy so that everyone benefits, but as the pie grows bigger, there are indeed certain groups that may need extra help.”
2026-09-19 · South China Morning Post
Hong Kong leader says firms must strive to survive despite government support · mixed framing

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Hong Kong leader says firms must strive to survive despite government support Chief Executive John Lee defends his policy address, saying government aid can help but businesses must also adapt in a competitive market Hong Kong’s leader defended measures in his policy address to boost the economy and improve livelihoods, stressing that businesses must also do their part to remain competitive and survive, even with government aid. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Saturday that the livelihood section was the longest and broadest in scope in his policy address when asked about residents who had yet to benefit from the government’s economic policies. “You need to develop the economy first to have the resources to improve people’s livelihoods,” Lee said on a radio programme discussing his policy address and Hong Kong’s inaugural five-year plan, which he announced on Wednesday. asserted
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“First, we must grow the overall economy so that everyone benefits, but as the pie grows bigger, there are indeed certain groups that may need extra help.” uncertain
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