Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng issued a statement on Sunday to congratulate Sam Hou Fai on his election as the region's sixth-term chief executive designate.
Following the provisions of the Basic Law of the Macao SAR and Macao's Chief Executive Election Law, the election for the sixth chief executive of the Macao SAR was successfully held on Sunday morning.
Sam received a high number of nominations and was elected by an overwhelming majority, becoming the chief executive designate of the Macao SAR.
Ho extended his sincere congratulations to Sam on his election.
The chief executive said that the election of the sixth chief executive of the Macao SAR was conducted in an orderly manner in accordance with the law, fully reflecting the principles of One Country, Two Systems, Macao people administering Macao and a high degree of autonomy.
He also expressed his gratitude to the members of the Chief Executive Election Committee for their dedication in fulfilling their responsibilities and completing the mission of electing the sixth chief executive.
The chief executive stated that the central government's requirement for standards of electing the Macao SAR chief executive has been consistent, which highlights love for China and for Macao, trust from the central government, governance capabilities and recognition by Macao society.
During the election, Sam presented his policy platform which focused on the rule of law in Macao and building a vibrant and prosperous Macao.
Throughout the election, he actively introduced his policy content and governance philosophy to various sectors of Macao society while going deep down to learn about public sentiment, garnering broad recognition and support from various social circles.
Ho said he is confident that the new chief executive will lead the new government and Macao residents in continuing to advance the steady and sustainable implementation of One Country, Two Systems principle and promote the next phase of new development for the Macao SAR.
He emphasized that following the relevant provisions of the Basic Law of the Macao SAR and Macao's Chief Executive Election Law, after the Court of Final Appeal confirms the total election results and announces the results in the Macao SAR Gazette, he will submit a report to the Central People's Government and request its appointment of the chief executive.
He stressed that the current government will fully cooperate with the new chief executive in the formation of a new government to ensure a smooth transition.
Macao SAR chief executive congratulates Sam on winning election
Macao SAR chief executive congratulates Sam on winning election
Japanese lawmaker Keiji Furuya's consistent provocations on Taiwan-related issues have severely violated the one-China principle and the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan, and China's countermeasures is a just act against the "new militarism" ideology, a scholar on China-Japan relations said in Beijing on Tuesday.
China on Monday announced countermeasures against Keiji Furuya, member of Japan's House of Representatives, for his collusion with Taiwan secessionist forces and other egregious moves, said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning. The punitive countermeasures against Furuya are a means of deterrence and warning, and China will also take other necessary punitive measures in light of the situation, according to Mao.
Furuya has made a number of sneaky visits to China's Taiwan region, and at a forum there on March 16, he provocatively declared "Japan's determination to protect Taiwan" and even claimed that "changes in Taiwan cannot be allowed to happen."
In an interview with China Central Television on Tuesday, Meng Xiaoxu, a research fellow at the Institute of Japanese Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said Furuya's moves are a direct challenge to established diplomatic norms.
"The speech he made in Taiwan was actually to defend [Japanese Prime Minister Sanae] Takaichi's erroneous remarks concerning Taiwan. He also mentioned the issue of so-called 'military exchanges' between Japan and Taiwan, which apparently goes against the basic consensus on the one-China principle in China-Japan relations," said Meng.
Furuya has served as the chairman of the Japanese Diet Members' Consultative Council with Taiwan since 2018, an organization known for its strong pro-Taiwan secession leanings.
"This council was actually an organization set up in 1973 by some pro-Taiwan elements in Japan after the normalization of China-Japan diplomatic relations in 1972. Its main purpose was to maintain contact with Taiwan secessionists through alternative channels. Especially after Keiji Furuya became its chairman, the frequency and scale of the organization's visits to Taiwan have exceeded historical levels," said Meng.
Furuya is widely regarded as one of Sanae Takaichi's core aides. Last October, he was appointed chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's Election Strategy Committee, responsible for election strategy affairs. Throughout his political career, Furuya has also repeatedly visited the Yasukuni Shrine, which honors 14 Class-A World War II criminals.
"Keiji Furuya frequently visits the Yasukuni Shrine, and when he visits the Yasukuni Shrine, he never forgets to mention the Taiwan issue. In fact, he is Takaichi's spokesperson and major promoter on the Taiwan issue. He represents Japan's far-right-wing forces, the idea of 'using Taiwan to contain China' is deeply rooted in his mind. We indeed should take resolute measures to counter it. A major reason for the current downturn in China-Japan relations is Takaichi's erroneous remarks concerning Taiwan, and Japan's current collusion with Taiwan, who not only collude but also make provocations. It is Japan that has deviated from the political foundation of China-Japan relations and continuously provoked China's national interests. The historical revisionism led by the Japanese government is getting rampant throughout the country, leading to the current prevalence of 'new militarism' ideology, which is very dangerous," said Meng.
Chinese scholar justifies countermeasures against Japanese lawmaker
Chinese scholar justifies countermeasures against Japanese lawmaker
