Highlighting the press’s crucial role as a bridge between the Macau SAR and the international community, Sam Hou Fai described these outlets as vital channels for gauging public sentiment and disseminating information about Macau globally.
He urged the media to leverage their unique advantages to report objectively and share the stories of China and Macau with the world. “We hope the media will continue to assist Macau in building a vital gateway for high-level national opening-up and a key window for cultural exchange between East and West,” he said.
Reflecting on the administration’s first year, Sam Hou Fai attributed its success to the support of the Central Government and the mainland’s prosperity. He noted that the SAR has achieved steady economic and social progress through reform and innovation—efforts fully affirmed by President Xi Jinping.
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Looking ahead, Sam Hou Fai identified public administration reform and economic diversification as top priorities. He announced the implementation of four major projects: the Macau-Hengqin International Education City, the Macau International Integrated Tourism and Cultural Zone, the Macau International Aviation Hub for the west bank of the Pearl River, and the Macau Science and Technology R&D Industrial Park.
Sam Hou Fai encouraged journalists to visit Hengqin, the Greater Bay Area, and the mainland to witness regional integration firsthand. He also called on the press to promote the image of a “Rule of Law, Dynamic, Cultural, and Happy Macau.” He pledged continued government support for the media’s operations and access to information.
