Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development for 2026–2030 identifies gold as an entry point for building a broader commodity trading ecosystem. The plan calls for coordinated development of gold trading clearing systems, storage, supply, and infrastructure, while positioning gold as a strategic asset. The initiative aims to expand Hong Kong’s gold storage capacity and refining capabilities, support more gold merchants and financial institutions in establishing local operations, and strengthen talent development. It also calls for deeper cooperation with mainland gold markets, including connectivity with exchanges such as the Shanghai Gold Exchange and Shanghai Futures Exchange. Hong Kong will explore a renminbi-denominated gold and commodity market, attract international investors, and expand renminbi-priced products as part of a long-term plan to benchmark against major international gold trading centers.