The opening ceremony of the National Security Education Exhibition held yesterday marked the 10th anniversary of the National Security Education Day and the eighth consecutive year of the exhibition. Dignitaries in attendance included Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai, Vice-Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Edmund Ho Hau Wah, Central People’s Government Liaison Office Director Zheng Xincong, Foreign Ministry Commissioner Liu Xianfa, and Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Macau SAR Garrison Commander Yu Changjiang, along with over 420 officials and representatives from various sectors present at the Forum Macao complex in Nam Van.
Following the opening ceremony, awards were presented for the “My Vision of Public Security” essay and short video competitions, with senior guests handing out the main prizes before visiting the exhibition.
Yesterday marked the country’s 10th “National Security Education Day”, and the local government and Liaison Office co-hosted a special exhibition themed “National Security Education for All: A Decade of Deepening and Consolidation.”
The exhibition showcases explanatory texts, over 500 photographs, and various videos that highlight the recent achievements in national development. It emphasises the progress made in national security education over the past decade, reflecting the local government’s commitment to implementing President Xi Jinping’s key speeches from last year’s visit. The exhibition further promotes the principle of “patriots governing Macau” and underscores the importance of ensuring high-quality development through strong security measures.
In addition to the exhibition and various competitions, the local government, in partnership with the Liaison Office, will launch a series of national security promotional activities. The initiatives will feature collaborative efforts together with Zhuhai and Hengqin to illuminate city landmarks, the establishment of a national security education base for young people, mobile advertisements on the LRT and buses, and the issuance of a commemorative envelope celebrating the 10th anniversary of National Security Education Day.
According to the event’s dedicated website, the exhibition comprises seven key sections:
1. National development achieves remarkable new milestones;
2. Innovating and advancing, deepening and consolidating, igniting a new wave of national security promotion and education;
3. Diligent and enterprising, keeping up with the times, achieving new developments in security areas;
4. Caring and hopeful, crafting a vision for the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ principle;
5. Heeding the call, taking responsibility, and promoting social prosperity and stability;
6. Seizing opportunities, fostering win-win cooperation, and reaching new heights in collaborative development;
7. Uniting forces, embracing harmony, and pioneering a new era for national security education.
According to a statement by the Macau Government Information Bureau (GCS) yesterday, Macau has made significant progress in promoting national security education, effectively fostering social unity due to its importance. Looking ahead, its plans to enhance public understanding of national security through diverse and innovative approaches, particularly aimed at engaging young people. The objective is to cultivate a strong collective effort to safeguard national security and ensure stability, leading to a new chapter of national security initiatives, the statement said, which urged residents to actively engage with these themes to gain a deeper understanding of the shared responsibilities involved in promoting national security.
The National Security Education Exhibition remains open to the public until May 15 daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (free admission) at the Forum Macao complex near Macau Tower.
For further information, all exhibition content is accessible on the dedicated website: National Security Education Exhibition https://eesn.gov.mo
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai (centre), Vice-Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative (CPPC) Conference Edmund Ho Hau Wah (second from left), Central Government Liaison Office Director Zheng Xincong (second from right), Foreign Ministry Commissioner Liu Xianfa (left) and Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Macau Garrison Commander Yu Changjiang (right), launch the 8th National Security Education Exhibition, at the Forum Macao complex yesterday morning.
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai (fifth from left), Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Vice Chairman Edmund Ho Hau Wah (fourth from left), Liaison Office Director Zheng Xincong (third from left), Foreign Ministry Commissioner Liu Xianfa (second from left) and Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Macau7 Garrison Commander Yu Changjiang (first from left) listen to a presentation by a guide, at the Forum Macao complex yesterday. – Photos: Ada Lei
