Macao’s new Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said in a speech at the weekend that at present and for a period of time in the future, studying, upholding and implementing the spirit of President Xi Jinping’s speeches during his recent visit to Macao is the top priority and foremost task for all sectors in Macao and his new administration team. It is also the top and most important political mission of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government.
President Xi’s insightful and profound remarks during his visit to Macao, from December 18-20, have set the direction for the future development of Macao, Sam added.
The MSAR Government held a symposium on Saturday regarding the promotion and implementation of President Xi's important speeches for all sectors in Macao to study.
The symposium, held on Saturday afternoon at the China–Portuguese-speaking Countries Commercial and Trade Service Platform Complex, was attended by about 650 participants, including: Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Edmund Ho Hau Wah; Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the MSAR, Zheng Xincong; the MSAR’s former chief executives Fernando Chui Sai On and Ho Iat Seng; Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the MSAR Liu Xianfa; Commander of the Macao Garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Yu Changjiang; and personnel from the representative offices of the Central People’s Government in Macao, persons-in-charge of the executive, legislative, and judicial authorities of the MSAR Government, and members of various sectors in Macao.
Sam said in his speech that embarking on a new trajectory, the new-term government will unite and lead all sectors in Macao based on the valuable experience of the successful practice of “One Country, Two Systems ” principle. Regarding President Xi's important speeches during his recent visit to Macao as the direction to follow, the MSAR Government will seize opportunities, reform with determination and fulfil its responsibilities, to better leverage its institutional advantages of “One Country, Two Systems”, and continue forging ahead for quality development of “One Country, Two Systems”.
Sam underlined that President Xi has attached great importance to the development of Macao and cares about Macao people. The 25th anniversary of Macao’s return to the motherland on December 20 marked a crucial moment for Macao to start a new stage of development. The fact that President Xi once again visited Macao in person, Sam stressed, has amply demonstrated his close attention to and concern for Macao and its people.
During his visit to Macao, Sam pointed out, President Xi cordially exchanged views and interacted with local people, impressing upon the community and the public his compassion for the people and noble manner as the nation’s leader. He also encouraged people to have more confidence in and hope for the future of Macao under the principle of “One Country, Two Systems”.
Sam reviewed the important speeches delivered by President Xi in Macao. He underlined that the speeches connected the history, the present and the future, scientifically addressing major theoretical and practical issues in the new stage of fully and accurately implementing the principle of “One Country, Two Systems”, which has pointed out the way forward for better leveraging the advantages of “One Country, Two Systems” and continuously forging ahead for quality development of “One Country, Two Systems” with Macao characteristics. Therefore, the MSAR Government, Sam pledged, will adhere to the spirit of President Xi's important speeches in guiding Macao’s future development and the administration of the sixth-term MSAR Government.
The 62-year-old chief executive also pointed out that it is necessary to take into account the actual situation in Macao and strengthen coordination to ensure that the spirit of President Xi’s speeches will be fully implemented.
Sam listed six requirements that the MSAR Government needs to fufil in order to implement its policies in accordance with the spirit of President Xi’s speeches during his three-day visit to Macau between Wednesday and Friday last week.
First, to fulfil the mission of safeguarding national security with a stronger sense of responsibility, to be well prepared and equipped for adverse situations, and to make the best effort to safeguard against all kinds of risk, thereby maintaining Macao’s prosperity and stability.
Second, the MSAR Government will enhance its administrative effectiveness by deepening reform and innovation.
Third, the MSAR Government will adhere to the principle of putting people first, and make every effort to improve people’s livelihoods.
Fourth, the MSAR Government will take actions more diligently to promote appropriate economic diversification.
Fifth, the MSAR Government will take a more proactive approach to integrate Macau into the nation’s development and facilitate overall national development.
Sixth, the MSAR Government will focus on youth work.
Liaison Office Director Zheng shares 6 learning experiences
Also delivering a speech at the symposium was Liaison Office Director Zheng Xincong, who shared his six learning experiences on studying, promoting and implementing the spirit of the series of speeches made by President Xi.
First, to draw the spiritual strength from President Xi’s love and care for Macao to achieve continuous progress.
Second, to take President Xi’s high recognition of the successful implementation of “One Country, Two Systems” in Macao as an encouragement and an incentive, and “to strengthen our commitment to our mission”.
Third, to deeply understand the values, concepts and contemporary significance of “One Country, Two Systems”, and to hold strong confidence in the principle of “One Country, Two Systems”. The concept of “One Country, Two Systems” embodies peace, inclusiveness, openness and sharing, which applies to China as well as to the world.
Fourth, to firmly grasp the four important experiences in implementing the principle of “One Country, Two Systems”, and to uphold the correct direction for implementing “One Country, Two Systems ”.
Fifth, to continuously open up new horizons for quality development of “One Country, Two Systems” in accordance with President XI’s high expectations and specific requirements for the future development of Macao.
Sixth, to deeply understand President Xi’s great concern for and care about Macao’s youth, and to continue to provide an arena and create conditions for young people to succeed and grow.
Zheng expressed his hope that all sectors in Macao could treat studying, promoting and implementing the spirit of President Xi’s series of speeches as their long-term commitment, integrate it into the real life and deepen and broaden the speeches’ interpretation and promotion, to turn President Xi’s speeches into a strong spiritual strength for promoting continuous development of the practice of “One Country, Two Systems ”, and to continuously make new achievements on “One Country, Two Systems” in Macao.
During the symposium, a number of local government officials, civic leaders, lawmakers and academics also shared their views on the importance of implementing the spirit of President Xi’s speeches during his latest inspection tour of Macau.
- GCS, MPD
N.B. This article is based on the English-language version of a statement by the Macau Government Information Bureau (GCS) about Saturday's symposium. The text has been abridged and edited by The Macau Post Daily.
Caption: The Macao Special Administrative Region's (MSAR) new Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai delivers a speech during Saturday's symposium on the study, promotion and implementation of the spirit of President Xi Jinping's speeches during his inspection tour of Macao on December 18-20, coinciding with the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of the MSAR.
