President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) has ignited fresh momentum for the region’s development, coinciding with celebrations of the 25th anniversary of Macao’s return to China. 🌟 Highlighting achievements under the 'One Country, Two Systems' framework, Xi’s trip emphasized economic growth, social progress, and brighter horizons ahead.
During his three-day visit, the Chinese leader attended 18 events—from the inauguration of Macao’s new government to cultural exchanges—underscoring the central authorities’ commitment to the region’s stability. 📈 Key stats shared during the trip include:
GDP surged from 51.9B patacas (1999) to 379.5B patacas (2023)
Per capita GDP now exceeds $70,000
Tourism skyrocketed from 7.74M to 28.21M annual visitors
Xi praised Macao’s 'tremendous success' in improving residents’ quality of life, including free education from kindergarten to high school and average life expectancy rising to 83.1 years. 🏫👵🏼 'Macao’s story is one of resilience and unity,' he noted, applauding its national security legislation under the SAR Basic Law.
The visit signals continued confidence in Macao’s role as a bridge for international cooperation—and a call to leverage its unique cultural blend of Chinese and Portuguese influences. 🌍✈️ With fiscal reserves now over 600B patacas, the region is poised for what Xi called a 'leap-forward' future.
