President Xi Jinping says Macao has gained a growing sense of belonging with the motherland, 15 years after the region's return to China.
President Xi Jinping on Saturday stressed the importance to strengthen education and upbringing of the young people in Macao, saying "Young people in Macao represent not only the hope and future of Macao, but also the hope and future of the whole country."
President Xi Jinping said that Macao's return to the motherland was an event of great historic significance in the development of the nation.
President Xi Jinping underscored the importance of and Beijing's adherence to the "one country, two systems" policy as he inaugurated the new government of the Macao Special Administrative Region on Saturday.
Macao needs to step up "regulation and supervision over the gaming industry", President Xi Jinping said on Saturday.
The central government has decided to demarcate the maritime zones of the Macao SAR, President Xi Jinping said on Friday.
Macao's great achievements is attributable to the full and correct implementation of the principle of "one country, two systems" and the Basic Law.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that he believes the people of Macao will make solid efforts and build a brighter future with people in other parts of China.
Amid warm greetings and laughter, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday surprised ordinary citizens of Macao who live at a government-funded public housing estate.
In his first speech made upon arrival in Macao, President Xi underscored the importance of the "one country, two systems" policy and the Basic Law.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Macao on Friday noon for celebrations marking the 15th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland.
It is time to branch out its economy from an over-reliance on gambling, as this year it may see first yearly decline in gaming revenue. The central government's ongoing anti-corruption campaign has kept some big spenders away from the VIP rooms.