Xi hails Macau 'success' in visit for 25th anniversary
Published: 05:12 PM,Dec 18,2024 | EDITED : 09:12 PM,Dec 18,2024
China's President Xi Jinping (C) speaks upon his arrival at Macau's international airport in Macau. — AFP
MACAU: Chinese President Xi Jinping hailed Macau's 'world-recognised success' as he arrived in the city on Wednesday, kick-starting a three-day trip as it prepares to celebrate 25 years of Beijing rule. Xi lauded Macau's implementation of the framework after he landed at Macau International Airport on Wednesday afternoon and was greeted by the current and incoming city leaders.
'Over the past 25 years, the 'One Country, Two Systems' principle with Macau characteristics has achieved a world-recognised success, and has demonstrated vitality and a unique appeal,' Xi said. The Chinese president said that he would use his trip to celebrate the anniversary with compatriots and to inspect Macau's 'new developments and changes'. 'In the next few days, I will go around and have a look, and have extensive and in-depth exchanges with our friends from all places, and discuss plans for Macau's development,' he said. Xi is set to attend the inauguration of Macau's new administration during his trip. — AFP
'Over the past 25 years, the 'One Country, Two Systems' principle with Macau characteristics has achieved a world-recognised success, and has demonstrated vitality and a unique appeal,' Xi said. The Chinese president said that he would use his trip to celebrate the anniversary with compatriots and to inspect Macau's 'new developments and changes'. 'In the next few days, I will go around and have a look, and have extensive and in-depth exchanges with our friends from all places, and discuss plans for Macau's development,' he said. Xi is set to attend the inauguration of Macau's new administration during his trip. — AFP