On Thursday night, Chinese President Xi Jinping gave a big shout-out to the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) for its amazing achievements over the past five \\"extraordinary\\" years! 🎉
Speaking at a welcome dinner hosted by the SAR government, Xi was all praises on the eve of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to China.
Despite the challenges of a rapidly changing world and the COVID-19 pandemic, the fifth-term SAR government rallied the people of Macao to overcome obstacles, steadily recover the economy, and make strides in all areas.
Xi highlighted that over the past five years, Macao has made new moves towards diversifying its economy and upping the ante on improving people's well-being. 🙌
He noted that Macao's foundation, rooted in love for the Chinese nation and love for Macao, is now stronger than ever, and its international influence is on the rise. 🌍
These awesome achievements? Xi credits them to the full and faithful implementation of the \\"One Country, Two Systems\\" policy, strong support from the central government and the mainland, and the hard work of everyone in Macao.
Looking ahead, Xi encouraged Macao to boldly align with national development strategies like building the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and to play a bigger role on the international stage. 🚀
He urged the SAR to embrace greater openness and inclusiveness, attract top talent, and work together to build a better Macao.
Xi called for stronger determination and courage in reform and innovation, leveraging the unique benefits of \\"One Country, Two Systems\\" to break new ground.
The outgoing Chief Executive of the SAR, Ho Iat Seng, said in his speech that Macao should contribute more to building China into a stronger country and achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Ho is confident that the incoming sixth-term Chief Executive, Sam Hou Fai, will lead the new government and all of Macao to write a new chapter in the \\"One Country, Two Systems\\" story. ✨
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Xi commends Macao's achievements in past 5 'extraordinary' years
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