Practical, enterprising and a fine tradition of loving the motherland
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MACAU has made great achievements in economic and social development over the past 15 years, which is attributable to the full and correct implementation of the principle of “one country, two systems” and the Basic Law, President Xi Jinping said in the southern city last night.
“Today, we see a vibrant, stable and harmonious Macau by the South China Sea with a brand-new look,” said the president who is in the special administrative region for celebrations marking the 15th anniversary of Macau’s return to the motherland.
He added that Macau’s success is also credited to the unity and hard work of the government of the Macau special administrative region, the Macau compatriots, and the strong backing of the central government and people of all ethnic groups in China.
People in Macau, now the masters of their own lives, can definitely unite as one, make unremitting efforts and do a good job in building their homeland under the principles of “one country, two systems,” “Macau people administering Macau” and a high degree of autonomy, he said at a welcoming dinner.
These progress and achievements fully demonstrate the strong vitality of the great concept of “one country, two systems,” Xi said.
At the same time, he said, “we are well aware that the practice of ‘one country, two systems,’ an undertaking with no precedent, will not be plain sailing.”
“While scoring remarkable progress and achievements, Macau has its own share of problems to handle and faces numerous difficulties and challenges that must be properly managed,” Xi said.
The important issue for Macau at present and for some time in the future is “how it can make greater progress on the basis of its achievements in the last 15 years and maintain long-term prosperity and stability.”
For Macau to continue to break waves and sail forward, this issue must be properly addressed, he stressed.
“The more progress we make, the more enterprising we become,” said the president.
Xi quoted one saying that goes a table is not big enough to put on a good show. But, he said, what Macau has achieved in the past 15 years proves that with the right path, good policies, flexible moves and concerted efforts, “a great show can unfold even on a table.”
Encouraged by Macau’s progress and achievements, “we have every reason to feel confident. But we should also be keenly aware of the new changes taking place both in and outside Macau,” he said.
“We need to see things from a holistic perspective and work together to build on what has been achieved,” Xi said.
He said the mainland is in a crucial stage of endeavor to complete the building of a society of initial prosperity in all respects, comprehensively deepen reform and promote the rule of law.
This has provided tremendous opportunities and broad space for Macau’s development, Xi added.
“Opportunity waits for no one,” said the president, calling on Macau citizens to make the best of the institutional advantages of “one country, two systems,” seize the opportunities presented by the development of the motherland.
He urged Macau’s people to get on board the motherland’s “train of reform and development,” making solid efforts to achieve sustained and sound economic and social development.
In their strenuous efforts, the Macau compatriots have developed a fine tradition of love for the motherland and Macau, inclusiveness and mutual assistance, and being practical and enterprising, Xi noted.
“This has been the source of strength driving Macau’s development,” he said, adding, “we must cherish and carry on these precious traditions and keep in our country’s overall interests and Macau’s long-term interests.”
Efforts should be made to maximize the enthusiasm, initiative and creativity of the Macau people so that they will take an active part in Macau’s development and support the chief executive and government of the SAR in governing according to law, make solid efforts to promote development, harmony and progress and open up new prospects in the practice of “one country, two systems,” he said.
“I am convinced that under the leadership of the chief executive and government of the Macau SAR, the Macau people from all walks of life will be united as one and make continued efforts to write an even more brilliant chapter in the story of Macau,” Xi said.
Xi will attend an anniversary celebration gathering and the inauguration of the SAR’s fourth-term government today.
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