www.phnompenhpost.com // december 20, 2019 A 20th anniversary of ’s return

Wang: Macau now enjoys ‘social stability and harmony’

Today, we present to our Cam- bodian friends a photo exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of Macau’s return to China mother- land. Taking this opportunity, on behalf of the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Cam- bodian friends who have cared for and supported the development of the Macau Special Administra- tive Region of China, and extend warm congratulations to the 20th anniversary of Macau’s return to the motherland! Minister of Information H. E. Khieu Kanharith On December 20,1999, the Chinese government resumed its exercise of sovereignty over Macau Kanharith: ‘May the tomorrow and established the Macau Special Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia H.E Administrative Region (MSAR). Wang Wentian Macau entered a new era char- of Macau SAR be even better’ acterised by “one country, two of Macau to the China motherland, systems”, “Macau people govern- the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia n the auspicious was officially established. Macau SAR are obvious ing Macau”and a high degree of is cooperating with the mainstream occasion of the Macau began to embark to all. autonomy. media in Cambodia to organise this 20th anniversary on a highly autonomous On May 8, 2018, Sam- Over the past 20 years, Macau photo exhibition, with an aim to of the return of development path of “one dech Prime Minister Hun has fully implemented the principle showcase the remarkable achieve- MacauO to China, on behalf country, two systems”, Sen met with the Chief of “one country, two systems” and ments Macau SAR has made in of the Ministry of Infor- “Macau people governing Executive of the Macau the MSAR Basic Law. people’s livelihood, economy, mation of Cambodia, I Macau” and a high degree SAR, Fernando Chui Sai Its economy has been growing society and external relations since would like to extend my of autonomy. On, and the two sides con- rapidly and city has been enjoying its return. warm congratulations on Guided by this policy, ducted in-depth exchanges social stability and harmony. We hope that our readers would the 20th anniversary of Macau’s economic and on cooperation in the fields Its remarkable progress on all take this opportunity to learn more the establishment of the social undertakings have of tourism, economy and fronts is a strong testimony to the about Macau and China’s mainland. Macao Special Administra- achieved rapid development trade, and further promoted viability and success of “one coun- You are welcome to visit the tive Region and its brilliant and achieved remarkable the development of bilat- try, two systems”that has been put Macau SAR to experience the suc- achievements. results. eral relations. into practice. cessful implementation of the “one This year marks the 70th Macau’s per capita GDP I would also like to take Looking into the future, with country, two systems” policy there anniversary of the found- has increased from $15,200 this opportunity to thank deeper integration into the national and get a glimpse of this charm- ing of the People’s Republic in 1999 to $82,600 in Macau for its contribu- development strategy, Macau’s to- ing city, known as the “Land of the of China and the 20th an- 2018, registering number tion to the development of morrow will be even more glorious, Lotus Flowers”. niversary of Macau’s return two in the world. The Cambodia. and the motherland’s “Lotus Flower May the future of the Macau SAR to China. “one country, two sys- May the tomorrow of the in Full Bloom” will enjoy long term be more prosperous and glorious! On December 20, 1999, tems” policy has achieved Macau SAR be even better! prosperity for sure. May the brotherly friendship Macau officially returned to great success in Macau. May the friendship between On the auspicious occasion of between China and Cambodia last China, and the Macau Spe- The fruits of cooperation China and Cambodia last the 20th anniversary of the return forever! cial Administrative Region between Cambodia and the forever!

Yum: Macau is one of the richest ‘regions’ in the world

On the auspicious occasion principles of “one country, nected with the motherland. become a core concept of the of the 20th anniversary of the two systems”, “Macau people With the strong support of successful practice of the “one return of Macau to the China governing Macau” and a high the central government, it has country, two systems” with motherland, on behalf of the degree of autonomy have been made remarkable progress in Macau characteristics. China Hong Kong and Macao fully implemented in Macau. various fields such as people’s Looking into the future, Expatriate and Business As- With the strong support of livelihood and economy. with the implementation of the sociation of Cambodia, I would the central government and Macau’s GDP increased strategy of Guangdong-Hong like to send a congratulatory the joint efforts of the Macau from $6.5 billion in 1999 to Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, message, expressing my best SAR Government and all $54.54 billion in 2018, an in- Macau will embrace new op- wishes for the wonderful sectors of society, Macau has crease of nearly 7.5 times; per portunities. Macau and the prosperous achieved remarkable devel- capita GDP rising from $5,200 We believe that Macau, motherland! opment, social stability and in 1999 to $82,600 in 2018, the beautiful lotus flower of Macau’s return to the moth- economic prosperity, with its registering number one in Asia the motherland, would bloom erland is a great achievement residents living and working and number two in the world, with even more gorgeous and for the history of the Chinese in peace and contentment and becoming one of the “richest” charming colours. nation. multiculture being well devel- regions in the world. The wonderful chapter Since December 20, 1999, oped, becoming a successful At the same time, promoting of the times, which is being Macau has embarked on a model of “one country, two the sustainable development of created by Macau, would also road of synchronized develop- systems” practice. the economy and using the de- leave its mark on the monu- Yum Sui Sang chairman of China Hong Kong and Macao Expatriate & Business Association of ment with the motherland. Over the past 20 years, velopment results to improve ment of the great rejuvenation Cambodia In the past two decades, the Macau has been closely con- people’s livelihood has also of the Chinese nation. www.phnompenhpost.com // december 20, 2019 20th anniversary of Macau’s return B 20th anniversary of Macau’s return to China

In the early 1980s, Deng Xiaoping put forward the creative concept of “one country, two systems”. The idea was to advance China’s peaceful reunifica- tion. His vision has been translated into reality first in Hong Kong, and then Chinese President Jiang Zemin (right) congratulates Hau Wah Chinese President (right) welcomes Chief Executive-elect Fernan- in Macau. Deng Xiaoping (left) with visiting Portuguese President António on May 24, 1999, on his election and appointment as the first MSAR chief do Chui Sai On in Zhongnanhai on August 12, 2009. Chui is MSAR’s third- dos Santos Ramalho Eanes on May 24, 1985. executive. Ho won a second term five years later. term chief executive.

Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) meets Chief Executive-elect Ho Iat Seng at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on September 11, 2019. Ho is MSAR’s fifth-term chief executive.

Chief Executive Fernando Chui Sai holds a meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen.

Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) meets with Chief Executive Fernando Chui Sai On in Zhongnanhai on December 17, 2018. Chui is on a duty visit to Beijing.

Chinese President Xi Jinping (third from left, back row) witnesses the signing of the Chief Executive Fernando Chui Sai On attends the thematic forum Framework Agreement on Deepening Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Cooperation in The Lotus Flower in Full Bloom sculpture that was presented by on people-to-people connectivity during the Second Belt and Road the Development of the Greater Bay Area in Hong Kong on July 1, 2017. the Chinese central government to MSAR government in 1999. Forum for International Cooperation on April 25, 2019. www.phnompenhpost.com // december 20, 2019 C 20th anniversary of Macau’s return

A bird’s-eye view of Macau

Macau leverages its strength in tourism education to position itself A scene of the annual Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking in the hospitality industry that could help in the development of countries. the Greater Bay Area.

The Macau International Marathon is accredited by the Association of Interna- In 2007, Macau became one of the few regions in the world to offer tional Marathons and Distance Races. a 15-year compulsory education.

At its 29th session on July 15, 2005, the World Heritage Committee de- cided to inscribe the Historic Center of Macau on the World Heritage List. The Center was the only nomination submitted by China to the World Heritage Committee that year.

In 2018, the average life expectancy in Macau was 83.4 years, the Since its return to China, Macau has seen steady improvement of its peo- second highest in the world. ple’s livelihood. The region enjoys social stability and harmony.

Oknha Yum Sui Sang and council members

Ms Wong Swie Hwa Mr So Man Kit Mr Tom Kimson Mr Luu Meng Mr Mo Shun Kan

Mr Jacky S.Choi Mr Ng Shuen Fai Mr Paul Zheng Mr Liu Sheng Qiu Mr Ju Lius Ling

Mr Lin Zhi Qiang Mr Li Xu Dong Mr Raymond Tam Mr Johnny Mo Mr Yeung Chi Ching

Mr Li Song Mr Chan Huy Luong Ms Hazel Zhao (Haiming) Mr Tang Xue Jun Mr Pan Gan Wu PHOTOS: COURTESY OF CHINESE EMBASSY OF COURTESY PHOTOS: