As Hong Kong's financial secretary prepares his budget speech, he should recall his initial focus on using the city's wealth to aid the needy.
This opinion piece, published in the South China Morning Post on February 23, 2026, urges Hong Kong's financial secretary to remember his initial commitment to using the city's wealth to support those in need as he prepares the budget speech. The article suggests that the coinciding starts of the Lenten season and Ramadan may encourage less selfishness and more contemplation.
Keywords listed include Xi Jinping, John Tsang, Paul Chan, Lent, stock market, budget surplus, Hong Kong, Lunar New Year, Hong Kong Jockey Club, Legislative Council, Ramadan, and budget speech, indicating a broader context for Hong Kong's fiscal discussions, though the provided excerpt focuses on aiding the vulnerable.
