Xi Jinping Meets with Chief Executive-designate of the Macao Special Administrative Region

2024-11-01 Source: "Learning Power" Learning Platform

xinhua news agency, beijing, nov. 1

On the afternoon of November 1, President Xi Jinping met with Cen Haohui, the sixth chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, who was newly elected and appointed by the central government, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xie Huanchi

Witnessed by Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council issued Cen Haohui State Council Order No. 794 appointing him as the sixth chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China.

On the afternoon of November 1, President Xi Jinping met with Cen Haohui, the sixth chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, who was newly elected and appointed by the central government, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. This is under the witness of Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council issued Cen Haohui the State Council Order No. 794 appointing him as the sixth chief executive of the the People's Republic of China Macao Special Administrative Region. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Shen Hong

Xi Jinping congratulated Cen Haohui on his appointment by the central government as the sixth chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region. Xi Jinping said: you have served as president of the Court of final Appeal for a long time, have a firm stand of patriotism and love for Macao, perform your duties in accordance with the law, and have made positive contributions to the prosperity and stability of Macao. Since you ran for the Chief Executive, you have shown a good image of being pragmatic and close to the people and daring to face problems directly. The political platform and governance philosophy of your election are in line with the reality of Macau and the expectations of the majority of Macau residents for a better life. You were nominated and elected with a high number of votes in the Chief Executive election, which shows that the Macao society has widely recognized and supported you. The Central Committee fully affirms and trusts you.

Xi Jinping said that "one country, two systems" is a good system that conforms to the fundamental interests of the country and the nation and the fundamental interests of Macao. In the 25 years since Macao's return to the motherland, with the strong support of the central government and the mainland of the motherland, the government of the Special Administrative Region and all sectors of society have continued to struggle. The practice of "one country, two systems" with Macao characteristics has made remarkable achievements. The constitutional order of the Special Administrative Region established by the Constitution and the basic law of Macao has been firmly established, Macao's various undertakings have made comprehensive progress, and its international influence has been significantly improved. The Central Committee will continue to comprehensively, accurately and unswervingly implement the principles of "one country, two systems", "Macao people ruling Macao" and a high degree of autonomy, so as to ensure that it will not change or go out of shape.

Xi Jinping pointed out that the third Plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee made systematic arrangements for further deepening reform and promoting Chinese-style modernization, emphasizing the need to give full play to the advantages of the "one country, two systems" system, and improve the mechanism for Hong Kong and Macao to play a better role in the country's opening up to the outside world. This has pointed out the direction and provided a new historical opportunity for Macao to integrate into Chinese-style modernization and realize its own better development. It is a heavy responsibility to serve as the chief executive, bearing the great trust of the central government and the high hopes of the broad masses of Macao residents. I hope that you will bravely shoulder the heavy burden and live up to your mission, lead the new government of the Special Administrative Region, unite all sectors of society, work with one heart, keep integrity and innovation, take on the initiative, make good achievements, and continue to create a new situation in the practice of "one country, two systems" with Macao characteristics. Make greater contributions to the building of a powerful country and national rejuvenation.

On the afternoon of November 1, President Xi Jinping met with Cen Haohui, the sixth chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, who was newly elected and appointed by the central government, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xie Huanchi

On the afternoon of November 1, President Xi Jinping met with Cen Haohui, the sixth chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, who was newly elected and appointed by the central government, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ding Haitao

Cen Haohui is deeply honored to be appointed by the central government as the sixth chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region. He is determined to fully, accurately and unswervingly implement the "one country, two systems" policy under the leadership of President Xi Jinping and the central government, safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, better integrate into and serve the overall situation of national development, enhance public governance capacity and governance level, and accelerate moderate and diversified economic development. Vigorously improve people's livelihood, and promote the all-round development of various undertakings in macao.

Li Qiang, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Shi Taifeng, Chen Wenqing, Xia Baolong and others attended the meeting.