A commemorative meeting was held in Taipa barracks of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Macao Garrison on Tuesday morning to mark the 25th anniversary of the stationing of the PLA Garrison Forces in the Special Administrative Region (SAR).
The meeting was attended by more than 600 people, including representatives of the relevant departments of the Central Military Commission and central government agencies and institutions stationed in Macao, major officials of the Macao SAR government, Macao deputies to the National People's Congress (NPC), members of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), leaders of major Chinese-funded institutions and groups loyal to both the motherland and Macao, leaders of the PLA Hong Kong Garrison, Guangdong Province and Zhuhai City neighboring Macao, and representatives of garrison officers and soldiers.
Macao's Chief Executive, Ho Iat Seng, expressed SAR government's gratitude to the PLA Garrison for its efforts and contributions to Macao's security, stability and development over the past 25 years.
The officers and soldiers of the Macao garrison expressed their commitment to faithfully fulfilling their defense duties, and helping Macao's economic and social development.
The day before the event, the PLA Macao Garrison held a gala to showcase its achievements in army building, military training, and fulfillment of defense duties and Macao's integration into the overall national development. The event also marked the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to China in 1999.
Event held to mark 25th anniversary of stationing of People's Liberation Army Garrison Forces in Macao
Receptions were held both in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and the Macao SAR recently to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year which falls on Jan 29.
The Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong SAR hosted the 2025 Chinese New Year Reception on Friday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Zheng Yanxiong, director of the office, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region John Lee, and guests from various sectors in Hong Kong attended the reception.
Speaking at the reception, Zheng emphasized that with the strong support of the central government and the full backing of the nation, the Hong Kong will definitely tide over the challenges to achieve even greater success in the new era.
Lee noted that President Xi Jinping's important speech at the meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland outlined the direction for Hong Kong's future development and giving full play to the institutional advantages of the "one country, two systems". In the new year, the SAR government will continue to unite the society and promote the transformation and upgrading in all sectors, Lee said.
A reception was also held by the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao Special Administrative Region on Thursday to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year.
Over 1,200 guests attended the reception, including Ho Hau Wah, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Macao SAR Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai, and Zheng Xincong, director of the liaison office.
Emphasizing the central government's support to Macao, Zheng urged the SAR to better leverage the advantages of the "one country, two systems" policy, further promote the integrated development between Macao and Hengqin, and better play its role as a bridge in creating a new development dynamic.
"In the new year, the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao Special Administrative Region will continue to earnestly fulfill its responsibilities and fully support the chief executive and the SAR government in assuming the role of leader, fulfilling their duties as first person responsible and uniting all sectors of the Macao society and the vast majority of Macao people to break new ground in the high-quality development under the 'one country, two systems', and make greater contribution to building a strong country and achieving national rejuvenation," said Zheng.
In his speech, Sam reaffirmed the SAR government's commitment to the "one country, two systems" policy and the better integration into the overall national development.
"Building on the achievements and experiences of the previous SAR governments, we will collaborate will all sectors of the society to preserve and foster innovation, and forge ahead to realize the promising vision of a law-based, vibrant, culturally rich, and happy Macao. We will continue to break new ground in the high-quality development under the 'one country, two systems', and make greater contribution to building a strong country and achieving national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization," said Sam.
Receptions held in HK, Macao SARs to welcome Chinese New Year
