Government honours outstanding contributors
The 26 recipients of Macao’s medals of honour, merit, and distinguished service include banks, charities, and a former judge.
The 26 recipients of Macao’s medals of honour, merit, and distinguished service include banks, charities, and a former judge.
General Secretary Xi Jinping described the policy as “a great innovation of socialism” and key to both prosperity and stability in Macao and Hong Kong.
Former Chinese president Jiang Zemin’s state funeral was an opportunity for the city’s residents to pay tribute to the man who presided over their ‘return to the motherland’.
The Macao government has wrapped up its consultations with the public on national security law amendments. The proposed changes seek to safeguard Macao from non-traditional threats to national security and bolster development, according to high-ranking officials.
The Macao government must work tirelessly on epidemic prevention and control, boost economic recovery and safeguard social stability in Macao, says the nation’s leader.
Premier Li Keqiang urged stronger cooperation between China and the Portuguese-speaking nations, with Macao playing a critical role as a connecting platform.
The Macao government is supporting the unemployed by launching new initiatives such as a website with information on vacancies and job-application procedures.
The measures put in place by the Macao government since early 2020 – when the pandemic broke out – have resulted in very few Covid-19 cases and no deaths.
Macao must safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, say city leaders and central government representative.
While the Grand Lotus – Macao’s highest decoration – was not awarded this year, ten outstanding citizens and a dozen organisations were honoured for their service to society.