Sam vows to tackle 5 major tasks

New Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai pledged in his inauguration speech yesterday that his government will strive to achieve five major tasks: enhancing public administration and governance capabilities, advancing appropriate economic diversification, improving people’s well-being, leveraging Macau’s unique advantages to better integrating itself into the nation’s development, and enhancing governance capabilities at grassroots levels.Sam made his speech after he was sworn in by President Xi

December 21, 2024 | BY Tony Wong

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5 secretaries vow to enhance governance quality in their portfolios

The 10 principal officials of the Macau Special Administrative Region’s (MSAR) sixth-term government, including its five policy secretaries, took their oath of office yesterday under the supervision of President Xi Jinping, and the quintet pledged that taking on board Xi’s four aspirations for the new government, they would thoroughly implement the president’s important instructions, vowing to enhance governance quality in their respective portfolios.The four points of hope put forward by

December 21, 2024 | BY Yuki Lei

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Over 20 works on display at ‘Joyful Colours’ exhibition

Over 20 children’s artworks are currently on display at the D1 Hall of Albergue SCM in the São Lázaro (望德堂區) district until Monday.The free-admission “Joyful Colours” Children’s Drawing Contest Exhibition showcases works from the recently held contest of the same name, organised by CAC – Círculo dos Amigos da Cultura de Macau (“Circle of the Friends of Macau’s Culture”) and sponsored by the Macau Foundation (FM).The contest, according to a poster at the exhibition

December 21, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Xi expresses confidence in Macau’s new chief executive

President Xi Jinping yesterday expressed his confidence in Sam Hou Fai, who had just been sworn in as the sixth-term chief executive of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR).When meeting with Sam, Xi said he was confident that Sam will lead the MSAR’s new government and people from all walks of life in comprehensively, accurately and unwaveringly implementing the principle of “One Country, Two Systems” under which the people of Macau administer Macau with a high degree of

December 21, 2024 | BY admin

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CEM New Year’s Eve Run to set off from Coloane Power Station

Power utility CEM said in a statement on Thursday that the “2024 Fourth Round of the Long-Distance Running League: CEM New Year’s Eve Run” is set to take place at 7:30 p.m. on December 31, with the run starting and finishing at the Coloane Power Station.The event marks the power station’s first large-scale opening to members of the public, according to the statement.The statement noted that a “Most Creative Costume Award” is offered where the winner can receive a Grand Prize of

December 21, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Association holds carnival celebrating 25th Anniversary of Macau’s return to motherland

To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th Anniversary of Macau’s return to the motherland, the Federal General Commercial Association of Macau Small and Medium Enterprises is holding its “Colourful Carnival Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Macau’s Return” until next Thursday.The carnival opened yesterday.The one-week event features various activities aimed at enhancing brand visibility, improving business conditions, and

December 21, 2024 | BY Ginnie Liang

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Three things helping Macao go fast-forward

The Macao Special Administrative Region is in a fast-forward development mode thanks to the “One Country, Two Systems” policy, a framework that allows the region to be part of the whole and, at the same time, to keep its differences and transform them into advantages.Bearing in mind the main objective of the central government – to, by 2050, transform China into a great modern socialist country – this political formula has been supplemented with strategic long-term visions. And the

December 21, 2024 | BY Francisco José Leandro*

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Macao demonstrates success of ‘One Country, Two Systems,’ says former Croatian deputy PM

ZAGREB – The achievements Macao has made in the 25 years since its return to China affirm the success of the “One Country, Two Systems” policy, Ante Simonic, former Croatian deputy prime minister, has said in a recent interview with Xinhua.Simonic highlighted Macao’s remarkable economic growth, with its per capita gross domestic product (GDP) rising from US$15,000 in 1999 to US$69,000 in 2023. He noted that this reflects a “huge improvement” in the quality of life for local

December 21, 2024 | BY admin

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Full text of President Xi Jinping’s Macau SAR 25th Anniversary speech

December 20, 2024Xi JinpingMy Fellow Chinese,Dear Friends,Today, we are meeting here on this solemn occasion to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Macao›s return to the motherland and to hold the inauguration of the sixth-term government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR). At the outset, on behalf of the Central Government and people of all ethnic groups across China, I wish to extend cordial greetings to all Macao residents. I extend warm congratulations to Mr. Sam Hou Fai, the

December 21, 2024 | BY admin

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How Macao links the Chinese mainland with the Lusophone world

Finding Timor-Leste Flavors in ChinaIf you walk into a five-star hotel in the Chinese city of Macao and order a cup of coffee, there’s a good chance it’s brewed from Arabica beans harvested in Ermera, the coffee-producing heart of Timor-Leste.“Timorese coffee farmers cultivate coffee organically,” says Charles Shi, owner of Macau Coffee Company Limited, a Macao-based roastery that processes coffee beans from Timor-Leste and distributes them in China. “Because of its exceptional

December 21, 2024 | BY Chen Yuan

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Xi commends Macau’s achievements in past 5 ‘extraordinary’ years, raises 3 expectations

President Xi Jinping yesterday raised three expectations for Macau so that the special administrative region can make greater development achievements: embracing a broader vision, embracing diversity and inclusiveness, and continuing to forge ahead with resolve.Xi, who is on his three-day inspection visit in Macau until today, also commended Macau for its achievements over the past five “extraordinary” years while delivering a speech during a welcome banquet held by the local government

December 20, 2024 | BY Tony Wong

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Xi attends gala marking Macau’s return anniversary

President Xi Jinping attended a gala show marking the 25th anniversary of Macau’s return to the motherland at the Macau East Asian Games Dome last night.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, is in Macau for the anniversary celebrations, the inauguration of the sixth-term government of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR), and an inspection tour of the MSAR.Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan walked into

December 20, 2024 | BY admin

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Xi visits Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST)

President Xi Jinping visited the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) yesterday morning.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), talked with teachers, students and scientific researchers there.Xi was accompanied by Ho Iat Seng, the outgoing chief executive of the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR).Established after Macau’s return to the motherland in 1999, MUST has become a

December 20, 2024 | BY admin

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Xi’s wife visiting Macau Museum experiences Macau’s ‘deep cultural confidence’: IC chief

While President Xi Jinping was visiting the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST), his wife Peng Liyuan visited the Macau Museum near the Ruins of St. Paul’s yesterday morning, and Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) President Deland Leong Wai Man said she hoped that through the visit of “this prominent guest” to the museum, it will demonstrate the creativity of Macau’s young generation in terms of cultural heritage, as well as the deep cultural confidence and development of

December 20, 2024 | BY Yuki Lei

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