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Published: 16:40, March 31, 2023 | Updated: 16:59, March 31, 2023
Macao to uphold 'one country' to unleash 'two systems' potential
By Xi Tianqi
Published:16:40, March 31, 2023 Updated:16:59, March 31, 2023 By Xi Tianqi

This photo dated July 1, 2021 shows the iconic Golden Lotus Square of Macao where a flag-raising ceremony is held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, Macao. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region Ho Iat-seng vowed to firmly uphold the SAR’s Basic Law to make full use of the advantages of “one country, two systems” and better integrate Macao into the overall development of the country.

He made the remarks on Friday as the city marked the 30th anniversary of the promulgation of the Basic Law of the Macao SAR with a series of activities.

This year’s commemorative events included a conference and a symposium on Friday, to which officials and experienced law scholars from the Chinese mainland and Macao were invited to deliver speeches.

Macao will also hold a two-month-long exhibition of photos displaying significant moments related to the Basic Law of the SAR, and various promotional activities involving students and the general public

The city will also hold a two-month-long exhibition of photos displaying significant moments related to the Basic Law of the Macao SAR, and various promotional activities involving students and the general public.

During the morning conference, Ho said the Basic Law’s implementation in Macao has proven that the law is in line with the fundamental interests of the country and the city. It ensures Macao's long-term stability and prosperity and helps safeguard the interests of national sovereignty, security, and development.

Ho pledged to further implement "patriots administering Macao" and strengthen education about the nation’s Constitution and the SAR’s Basic Law, especially among young people and government officers, to lay a solid social foundation for the long-term practice of "one country, two systems".

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The SAR will also strictly fulfill its constitutional obligation of safeguarding national security and keep improving related legislation and mechanisms, Ho said.

He will strive to fully leverage Macao’s unique advantages to seek more diversified economic growth and play a greater role in the nation’s overall development.

Li Hongzhong, a member of the Political Bureau of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee and vice-chairman of the 14th National People’s Congress Standing Committee, said since Macao's return to the motherland, the SAR has firmly adhered to the principle of “patriots administering Macao” and witnessed remarkable progresses in democracy development, economic growth and livelihood improvements.

Li said that to implement Macao’s Basic Law well, the society must accurately understand the relationship between “one country” and “two systems”, adding that the more firmly the "one country" principle is upheld, the greater the strength of the "two systems" that will be unleashed.

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He continued that “one country” is the prerequisite and foundation of “two systems”, and the society’s development should not deviate from this principle. All political organs, social organizations and local residents should consciously respect and safeguard the fundamental system of the nation.

Although Macao's economy has faced difficulties in recent years due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, he believes that with the central government’s staunch support and the SAR government’s fresh initiatives, the economy will revive soon and the city will enter a new development stage on all fronts.


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