During a three-day trip to the country’s capital in November, the Central Government officially appointed Sam Hou Fai as Macao’s sixth-term chief executive. In Beijing, President Xi Jinping conveyed his trust in Sam to fully and faithfully implement the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ policy.
Macao recently had the honour of hosting a large delegation of the nation’s top-performing Olympians. The national heroes, many of them gold medalists, offered candid advice and encouragement to young residents eager to make their own marks in sporting history.
Travel between Macao, Hong Kong and the mainland just became a lot easier for foreign permanent residents of the Special Administrative Regions. Macao’s chief executive says the move will benefit all regions within the Greater Bay Area through bringing them closer together.
Xia Baolong, the nation’s top official for Macao affairs, heaped praise on the Special Administrative Region during his weeklong visit in May. He also laid out a roadmap for its continued success.
The northern and southern sections of Macao’s widest bridge met last month. Engineering work now shifts to its deck, wind barriers and electrical system in preparation for its opening this year.
Macao recently played host to a delegation of Chinese astronauts, here to inspire the next generation of space explorers and scientists. The illustrious guests were “deeply impressed” by their Macao compatriots’ enthusiasm for the wonders of the universe, reported the deputy head of the China Manned Space Agency.
An action-packed four days in Lisbon saw Macao’s chief executive sign deals, meet with students, and accept a prestigious medal from Portugal’s president.
Macao’s unique constitutional document was created seven years before the Special Administrative Region was established. It remains as relevant as ever 23 years on.
On a visit to Macao, Xia Baolong praises progress in some areas – but notes there’s work to be done.
The SARs’ chief executives met twice in March, describing their territories as China’s bridge to the world.