BEIJING – President Xi Jinping yesterday afternoon met with Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai, who is on a duty visit to Beijing.
During the meeting, Xi heard a report from Sam on Macau’s current situation and the MSAR government’s work.
Xi said that the central authorities fully recognise the work of Sam and the MSAR government.
The fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) highlighted the need to resolutely implement the “One Country, Two Systems” policy, under which the people of Macau administer Macau with a high degree of autonomy, and promote the long-term prosperity and stability in Macau, Xi noted.
Xi said that the MSAR government should actively align with the nation’s 15th Five-Year Plan, uphold and improve its executive-led government, solidly advance efforts to appropriately diversify Macau’s economic development, and better integrate into and contribute to the country’s overall development.
Xi also stated that over the past year, Sam has led the new MSAR government with determination and pragmatism. He has steadfastly safeguarded national sovereignty, security, and development interests, successfully held the eighth Legislative Assembly election in Macau, promoted public administrative reform, and actively participated in the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), resulting in new progress across various sectors.
Xi pointed out that the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has established a strategic blueprint for the country’s economic and social development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period. It emphasises the need to unswervingly implement the principles of “One Country, Two Systems,” “Macau people governing Macau,” and a high degree of autonomy, promoting the long-term prosperity and stability of Macau. The MSAR government should actively align with the national 15th Five-Year Plan, uphold and improve administrative leadership, firmly promote appropriate diversification of the economy, continuously enhance governance effectiveness, and better integrate with and serve the overall national development strategy, Xi said.
National leaders Li Qiang, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Ganjie, Chen Wenqing, and Xia Baolong were among those who attended the meeting.
Sam, who arrived in Beijing for his first duty visit on Monday, is slated to return to Macau today. Sam has been the MSAR’s chief executive since December 20 last year. On Saturday, the MSAR will celebrate the 26th anniversary of its return to the motherland.
– Xinhua, GCS, MPD
President Xi Jinping (right) shakes hands yesterday, with Chief Executive of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Sam Hou Fai, who is on a duty visit to Beijing. – Xinhua
