Our Privacy Statement & Cookie Policy

By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You can change your cookie settings through your browser.

I agree

Macao SAR electoral authority confirms Sam Hou Fai as chief executive election candidate

CGTN

Sam Hou Fai (R), candidate for the sixth-term chief executive of China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), submits his nomination to the SAR's Electoral Affairs Commission for the Chief Executive Election in Macao SAR, south China, September 10, 2024. /CFP
Sam Hou Fai (R), candidate for the sixth-term chief executive of China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), submits his nomination to the SAR's Electoral Affairs Commission for the Chief Executive Election in Macao SAR, south China, September 10, 2024. /CFP

Sam Hou Fai (R), candidate for the sixth-term chief executive of China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), submits his nomination to the SAR's Electoral Affairs Commission for the Chief Executive Election in Macao SAR, south China, September 10, 2024. /CFP

The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Chief Executive Election of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) issued a notice on Friday confirming Sam Hou Fai as the accepted candidate for the chief executive election.

The commission noted on Wednesday that it had completed an eligibility review of the only application received for becoming a candidate and published a list featuring the candidate as well as members of the Chief Executive Election Committee who nominated him.

As no objection was received within one day of announcing the eligibility, the commission announced the final list of the accepted candidate for the election.

The election is due to be held on October 13.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency
Search Trends