Referring to the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR)'s unique role of practicing "One Country, Two Systems," Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday summed up Macao's successful implementation.

Speaking at a gathering in honor of the 20th anniversary of Macao's return to China, Xi said Macao compatriots have always had firm confidence in "One Country, Two Systems".

"The vitality and strength of 'One Country, Two Systems' will be fully shown as long as there is a firm belief in the principle and earnest practice of it," he stressed. 
Xi also noted that Macao compatriots have firmly kept "One Country, Two Systems" in the correct direction, strongly agreeing that "One Country" is the prerequisite and basis of "Two Systems."