The Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Macao has congratulated Ho Iat Seng on being elected Macao's new chief executive-designate. The office said the election was held in accordance with the law, embodying the principles of openness, fairness, and equality. It stressed the election is a good example of the implementation of the "One Country, Two Systems" principle. The office also expressed support for the Special Administrative Region's government in administering the city, according to the law.