MACAO - The nation’s prosperity has bolstered the Macao Special Administrative Region’s confidence in its development and progress, and the city will ride on the motherland’s development momentum to continuously seek new opportunities for growth, Macao Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai said at a National Day reception on Wednesday morning.
The event was held at the Complex of Commerce and Trade Co-operation Platform for China and Portuguese-speaking Countries. About 1,320 social dignitaries, including senior officials from the central and Macao SAR governments, along with representatives of diverse sectors, gathered to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
Sam noted that in the last 76 years, the motherland has achieved remarkable feats, especially its rapid economic development and enduring social stability. These accomplishments have captured global attention and have been the bedrock of confidence for Macao’s advancement and prosperity.
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He noted that this year marks the start of the Macao SAR’s sixth-term government, and vowed that his administration would capitalize on the opportunities arising from national development, particularly those presented by the nation’s forthcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), to collaborate with all sectors in shaping a rule-based, vibrant, cultural and blissful Macao.
The Chief Executive pointed to the ongoing promotion of suitable economic diversification in the SAR and its proactive integration with the Chinese mainland, highlighting the expedited development of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone on Hengqin Island.
Ahead of the reception, Macao held a National Day flag-raising ceremony at 8am at Lotus Square, drawing some 660 representatives from diverse sectors. A range of celebratory events in the city followed, including running competitions and cultural activities like Tai Chi fan performances and martial arts demonstrations, heralding the start of citywide festivities.
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