Jiang's Speech Warmly Received in Macao SARThe speech made by Chinese President Jiang Zemin at Wednesday's celebration gathering marking the first anniversary of the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) has aroused a warm response among local people and media who hailed it as a guideline for maintaining Macao's long-term stability and development and the implementation of the "one country, two systems" policy.Major local newspapers Thursday published the full text of Jiang's speech and reports on his visit to some historic sites in Macao and talks with local residents. In the speech, Jiang reiterated the attitude of the central government on matters concerning the Macao SAR and urged all departments and individuals throughout China to abide by the Basic Law and called on the Macao people to continue to support the chief executive in fulfilling his duties, said a commentary of the Macao Daily News. Jornal "Va Kio", (The Huaqiao Journal), commented that Jiang's visit to Macao this time has brought happiness and joy as well as encouragement and confidence. Jiang's address was full of lofty sentiments, sincere words and earnest wishes, observed Ma Man Kei, a vice-chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. Vitor Ng, a member of the Macao SAR Executive Council, told Xinhua that Jiang's speech is of great importance for Macao at present and in the future and it will further consolidate the Macao people's confidence to carry out the "one country, two systems" policy, follow the Basic Law, and build a better future for the territory. Local women are completely in favor of the president for his four-point requirements, said Ho Lizhen, chairperson of the Macao Women's Federation, who pledged to carry out Jiang's instructions and make contribution in assisting the SAR government's work for a long-term stability and development in Macao. |
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