Xi calls on Macao to continuously advance “One Country, Two Systems” practice

Beijing, The Gulf Observer: President Xi Jinping on Monday called on the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) to continuously advance the “One Country, Two Systems” practice with Macao characteristics.

Xi made the remarks while meeting with Chief Executive of the Macao SAR Ho Iat Seng, who is on a duty visit to Beijing.

During the meeting, Xi heard a report from Ho on Macao’s current situation and the Macao SAR government’s work.

Lauding Ho’s work over the past year, Xi said Ho has led the Macao SAR government in diligently performing its duties, staying results-oriented and hard-working, successfully finishing the amending of the Law on Safeguarding National Security in the Macao SAR, and taking orderly steps to advance the work to amend the region’s laws for electing its chief executive and legislative council.

Xi also noted that the Macao SAR government has strengthened the management of the region’s gaming sector and formulated Macao’s first comprehensive plan for its diversified development.

New achievements have been made in advancing the construction of the Guangdong-Macao in-depth cooperation zone in Hengqin, and international exchanges and cooperation have been further expanded, Xi said, adding that Macao has achieved a rapid economic recovery while maintaining social harmony and stability.

The central authorities fully acknowledge the work that Ho and the Macao SAR government have done, Xi said.

Noting that China is advancing the noble cause of building a great country and national rejuvenation on all fronts through Chinese modernization, Xi said the central authorities will comprehensively, accurately and unswervingly implement the principle of “One Country, Two Systems,” and the principle of “patriots administering Macao.”

He also vowed to fully support the chief executive and the SAR government in uniting and leading all sectors of society, and seizing the opportunities brought by national development.