Hey amigos! 🌸 Ever wondered how Macao, the “land of lotus,” is springboarding forward? Over the past 25 years since its return to the motherland, this city has nailed the “One Country, Two Systems” vibe and is now sprinting ahead under China’s 14th Five-Year Plan.
Here’s the scoop:
- 🚀 24/7 Hengqin Magic: The Cotai Frontier Post moved to Hengqin with 24-hour clearance. Thanks to the “cooperative inspection for one-check release” model, what used to take 30 minutes now needs just 1 minute. Living in Macao, working in Hengqin? Totally possible!
- 🌐 One-Hour Living Circle: High-speed links and smooth borders are making the Greater Bay Area’s dream life circle a reality. From Monday commute to weekend brunch in Hengqin—easy peasy.
- 🔬 Brainpower + Space Power: “Research in Macao, transformation in Hengqin” is no longer a slogan. Joint projects in microelectronics and biomedicine are popping up, backed by new policies like the multifunctional free trade account system and Macao registration with Hengqin manufacturing for traditional Chinese medicine.
- 🤝 Global Bridges: Macao’s ramped up its Belt and Road game, shining on the China-Portuguese-speaking Countries Cooperation Platform and linking up with Latin vibes in Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking markets.
All this thrives on the solid base of the Constitution and Basic Law, with tighter national security rules and community networks that bond residents around patriotism and Macao pride. ✨
Looking ahead, Macao aims even higher. By aligning with national strategies like the Greater Bay Area expansion and rallying talent under the banner of love for Macao, the city is pumped to write its next big chapter—where East meets West, tradition meets innovation, and every venture blooms like a lotus. 🌺
Stay tuned as Macao continues to shine on the global stage, weaving its unique story into the nation’s path to rejuvenation!
Reference(s):
Macao integrates into national development to write a new chapter
cgtn.com
