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2019.12.06 21:56 GMT+8

China's vice premier hails success of 'One Country, Two Systems' in Macao

Updated 2019.12.06 21:56 GMT+8
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Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng (R) shakes hands with incoming Macao SAR chief executive Ho Iat Seng in Beijing, December 6, 2019. /Xinhua Photo

Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng on Friday hailed the successful practice of the "One Country, Two Systems" principle with Macao's characteristics over the past two decades.

Han made the remarks during a meeting with the new administrative team of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government led by incoming Macao SAR chief executive Ho Iat Seng. The Macao officials, who will take office on December 20, are under training in Beijing.

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Han spoke highly of Macao's remarkable achievements since it returned to China 20 years ago, encouraging the new leading body to make further efforts in implementing the "One Country, Two Systems" principle.

He called on the officials to fully and faithfully implement the "One Country, Two Systems" principle, act in strict compliance with China's Constitution and the Basic Law of the Macao SAR and be loyal to the country.

The vice premier also urged them to address major issues affecting Macao's long-term development and improve residents' well-being. 

Ho and his teammates reported their policy plans for administration, pledging to follow instructions of the central government, fulfill their duties and take active measures to make new achievements in the practice of "One Country, Two Systems" with Macao's characteristics.

(With input from Xinhua)

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