[Paul Chan: Hong Kong to Launch First Five-Year Plan Public Consultation Next Week, Focusing on 'AI+' and 'Finance+' Strategic Directions] Odaily Planet Daily News – Hong Kong SAR Government Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced in a blog post that the SAR government will launch Hong Kong's first five-year plan public consultation on June 15, lasting for two months. This plan aims not only to enhance economic development momentum and promote better application of technology but also to achieve a more inclusive society, provide citizens with more quality employment opportunities, and improve their quality of life. 'AI+' and 'Finance+' are two strategic directions worth in-depth exploration. AI is no longer just a part of the innovation and technology industry itself; it plays a critical role in enhancing the competitiveness of various industries. As for finance, it can strengthen data analysis, risk management, and customer service. Meanwhile, 'Finance+' signifies leveraging Hong Kong's full-chain financing functions, including building a more robust patient capital system to inject development momentum into frontier technology enterprises.