Chinese President Xi Jinping met with representatives from all walks of life in the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on Thursday afternoon.

Xi expressed appreciation for their contributions to the long-term prosperity and stability of Macao SAR, expressing the hope that they will continue to stay united and work for greater achievements of Macao.

Xi also met with heads of central government offices and major mainland-funded companies operating in Macao.

Cai Qi and other senior officials were present at the meeting.

Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Ho Hau Wah, Macao SAR Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng, incoming Macao SAR Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai and former Chief Executive of Macao SAR Chui Sai On also attended the meeting.

Xi will attend a gathering celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to China and the inauguration ceremony of the sixth-term government of Macao SAR on Friday.