Macau Affairs Representative of Beijing embarks on a 6-day trip to the city.
Xia Baolong, the man in charge of Beijing's dealings with Macau, has taken off on a six-day exploration of the city, praising the "solid start" made by the new administration. Kicking things off on May 8th and running until May 13th, Xia's visit centers around assessing Macau's latest social and economic developments, and scrutinizing the progress of the new Special Administrative Region (SAR) government led by Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai, who took office in December 2024.
According to available information, Xia's primary objectives during his visit are threefold:
- Evaluating Social and Economic Progress: He aims to comprehend the recent advancements and issues encountered by Macau in the realm of society and economy.
- Examining Government Performance: Xia plans to appraise the new government's endeavors to align with central government policies.
- Meeting Central Government's Expectations: His visit also serves to support President Xi Jinping's "four hopes" for Macau, which encompass economic diversification, governance reform, increasing Macau's role in China's global interactions, and maintaining social stability.
Xia last dropped by Macau in May 2024 for a week-long tour. His latest inspection trip, which marks his first visit since Sam assumed office in December 2024, showcases his continuous dedication to guiding and supporting Macau's development.
- Xia's recent visit to Macau from May 8th to May 13th, following Sam's assumption of office in December 2024, demonstrates Xia's ongoing commitment to overseeing and supporting Macau's development.
- Xia, the man in charge of Beijing's dealings with Macau, intends to evaluate the new SAR government's efforts to align with central government policies and regulations in areas of policy-and-legislation and politics.
- During his current visit, Xia aims to appraise the progress of the new government led by Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai, experiencing firsthand the city's social and economic developments, and identifying any challenges that could impede Macau's progress.
- Xia's itinerary in Macau includes meetings with various local officials and scrutiny of the city's branches, such as Santa organization, as well as their contributions to Macau's general news and maintaining social stability, which are part of President Xi Jinping's "four hopes" for Macau.
