Xi Jinping meets with Cum Ho-fai, Chief Executive designate of the Macao Special Administrative Region
President Xi Jinping met with Chui Sai On, the newly elected and appointed Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region for the sixth term, in the Great Hall of the People on the afternoon of a certain date. Under the witness of Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council presented Chui Sai On with the State Council Decree No. X, appointing him as the Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China for the sixth term.
Xi Jinping congratulated Ceng Haohui on being appointed by the Central Government as the sixth Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region. Xi Jinping stated that Ceng, having served for a long time as the President of the Court of Final Appeal, has a firm stance in loving the country and Macao, faithfully carrying out his duties according to the law, and has made positive contributions to the prosperity and stability of Macao. Since his candidacy for Chief Executive, Ceng has demonstrated a pragmatic and approachable image, as well as the courage to face issues head-on. His political platform and governance philosophy align with the actual conditions of Macao and meet the expectations of the majority of Macao residents for a better life. His high nomination and high election votes indicate widespread recognition and support from the Macao community. The Central Government fully affirms and trusts him.
Xi Jinping stated that the "One Country, Two Systems" policy is a good system that aligns with the fundamental interests of the nation and the people, as well as with the fundamental interests of Macau. Since Macau's return to the motherland, with strong support from the central government and the mainland, the Special Administrative Region government and various sectors of society have continued to strive, achieving remarkable accomplishments in the practice of "One Country, Two Systems" with Macau characteristics. The constitutional order of the Special Administrative Region, established by the Constitution and the Basic Law of Macau, has been firmly established. Macau's various undertakings have progressed comprehensively, and its international influence has significantly increased. The central government will continue to fully and accurately, steadfastly implement the principles of "One Country, Two Systems," "Macau people governing Macau," and a high degree of autonomy, ensuring that they remain unchanged and unwavering.
Xi Jinping pointed out that the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has made systematic arrangements for further comprehensively deepening reforms and advancing the Chinese path to modernization, emphasizing the need to leverage the institutional advantages of "one country, two systems" and improve the mechanisms for Hong Kong and Macau to better play their roles in the country's opening up. This has provided a clear direction and new historical opportunities for Macau to integrate into the Chinese path to modernization and achieve better development. Serving as the Chief Executive is a weighty responsibility, carrying the heavy trust of the central government and the high hopes of the vast number of Macau residents. I hope you will rise to the challenge, live up to your mission, lead the new government of the Special Administrative Region, unite all sectors of society, work together with concerted effort, adhere to the correct path, innovate, take on responsibilities, and achieve success through good work, continuously opening up new prospects for the practice of "one country, two systems" with Macau characteristics, and making greater contributions to the construction of a strong nation and the rejuvenation of the nation.
Cen Haohui feels deeply honored by the central government's appointment as the sixth Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region. Under the leadership of President Xi Jinping and the central government, he is determined to fully and accurately, steadfastly implement the principle of "one country, two systems," safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests, better integrate into and serve the overall development of the country, enhance public governance capabilities and governance levels, accelerate the diversified development of the economy, improve people's livelihoods, and promote comprehensive development of various undertakings in Macao.
Li Qiang, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Shi Taifeng, Chen Wenqing, Xia Baolong, and others attended the meeting.