President Xi Jinping hailed Macao's incoming leader Sam Hou Fai during a high-profile meeting in Beijing this week, spotlighting the region's pivotal role in China's development blueprint. 🌟 The newly appointed Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) received his official decree from Premier Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People, cementing his leadership for the sixth term.
Xi’s Confidence in Macao’s Future
President Xi praised Sam's “firm stance of loving the country and Macao,” applauding his prior achievements as president of Macao's Court of Final Appeal. “Your election reflects broad societal support,” Xi emphasized, signaling Beijing's full trust in Sam's ability to steer the SAR toward prosperity.
Sam’s Vision for Macao
Sam pledged to deepen Macao's integration with the Chinese mainland under the “One Country, Two Systems” framework. His priorities include boosting economic diversification 💹—a move aimed at reducing reliance on gaming tourism—and safeguarding national security. “We’ll align with national strategies to unlock Macao’s full potential,” he stated.
The meeting underscores Macao's strategic role as a cultural and economic bridge, 24 years after its return to China. 🎉 With youth-focused initiatives and tech-driven growth on the agenda, Sam’s leadership could redefine the SAR’s global appeal.
