Hong Kong government plans large-scale publicity campaign for consultation exercise

The South China Morning Post learned that the government was also planning a large-scale publicity campaign to promote the consultation exercise, including television advertisements, large banners and other forms of public announcements. The Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau, led by Janice Tse Siu-wa, who replaced Erick Tsang Kwok-wai in March, is currently consolidating proposals from various departments. Meanwhile, lawmakers are expected to submit preliminary views spanning six major areas by the end of May after consulting sector representatives. A source said the government planned to launch the consultation in early June, featuring a preliminary framework designed to facilitate “more focused” discussions on how local policies should align with China’s 15th five-year plan, which guides national development from 2026 to 2030. “Consultation sessions will be organised by sector, with some attended by the chief executive and relevant ministers to hear views in person,” the insider said.