On the occasion of celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, came to Macao for an inspection. This was a major event in the history of Macao's development, which deeply inspired and excited Macao compatriots. . In particular, President Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inauguration ceremony of the sixth government of the Macao Special Administrative Region. , to continue to promote the practice of "one country, two systems" steadily and far-reaching, we need to grasp four important experiences, and put forward four hopes for the new Macao Special Administrative Region government, which triggered enthusiastic responses from all walks of life in Macao society.

The "Haojiang Story" writes a new chapter, and the "Prosperous Lotus" blooms wonderfully. The 25 years since its return to the motherland have been a period in Macao's history when it has developed at the fastest speed, with the highest quality of development, and with residents' greatest sense of gain, happiness and security. The "one country, two systems" institutional system has been continuously improved, economic and social development has achieved a historic leap, and foreign cooperation has continued to expand, creating the best development situation in Macao's history. The practice of "one country, two systems" with Macao characteristics has achieved great success that is universally recognized.

Looking at system construction, from the successful completion of the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law, to the systematic establishment of a legal system and enforcement mechanism to safeguard national security, to the full implementation of the "Patriot Law" in the elections of the Chief Executive and the Legislative Council "Governing Macao" principle, the constitutional order of the Special Administrative Region has been firmly established, and the governance system has been increasingly improved. Looking at economic development, the regional GDP has increased from 51.9 billion patacas in 1999 to 379.5 billion patacas in 2023, and the per capita GDP has increased from 15,000 US dollars to 69,000 US dollars, ranking among the top in the world. The economy is developing moderately diversified. The pace is steady and people's livelihood is solidly and effectively protected. Looking at foreign exchanges, the number of participating international organizations and institutions has increased to more than 190, and stable economic and trade relations have been established with more than 120 countries and regions. The global "circle of friends" is getting larger and larger, and the international influence has increased significantly. Macao, the jewel in the palm of the motherland, enjoys a global reputation for its well-connected government and people's livelihood, abundant resources and abundant resources for the people, and continues to polish its "golden business card" as an international metropolis.

Macao’s brilliant achievements since its return to the motherland have been achieved with the strong support of the central government and the mainland of the motherland. They have been achieved through the continuous efforts of the SAR government in uniting and leading all sectors of society, fully demonstrating the principle of "one country, two systems". significant institutional advantages and strong vitality. Especially since the new era, the central government has been far-sighted and affectionate for Haojiang, and has comprehensively, accurately and unswervingly implemented the policies of "one country, two systems", "Macao people governing Macao" and a high degree of autonomy, giving Macao the development of "one center, one platform and one base" Positioning, deploying and promoting high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" and the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the construction of the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation Zone, etc., leading Macao to achieve better development while integrating into the overall development of the country.

After 25 years of tremendous changes, Macau has developed from a small city into an internationally renowned city, proving to the world that the great initiative of "one country, two systems" is "feasible, achievable, and popular." “If you had been to Macau 20 or 15 years ago, you would have seen that it has been growing.” This is the feeling of international students studying at the University of Macau; “As a Macau native, I always feel the strength of the motherland and the importance of Macau. I am very happy and grateful for the great love!” This is the heartfelt praise of Macao residents. Practice has shown that "one country, two systems" is a good system for maintaining the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao, a good system for serving the great cause of building a strong country and national rejuvenation, and a good system for achieving peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation between different social systems. It must be persisted in the long term; " The values ​​of peace, tolerance, openness and sharing contained in "one country, two systems" belong to China and the world, and deserve to be jointly protected.

Of the four important lessons put forward by President Xi Jinping, the first one is to "stick to the foundation of 'one country' and make good use of the benefits of 'two systems'." Only when the roots are deep can the leaves be luxuriant, and when the roots are strong can the branches be flourishing. It is precisely because we always give top priority to adhering to the foundation of "one country", insist on national sovereignty, security, and development interests above all else, implement the central government's comprehensive governance power, safeguard the authority of the Constitution and the Basic Law, and at the same time respect the differences between the "two systems" and demonstrate The advantages of "two systems" and the realization of complementary advantages and common development between Macao and the mainland of the motherland ensure that the practice of "one country, two systems" in Macao will never be out of shape or deformed, move steadily in the right direction, and continue to radiate vitality and unique charm.

The current and future period is a critical period for comprehensively promoting the construction of a powerful country and the great cause of national rejuvenation with Chinese-style modernization. The practice of "one country, two systems" has also entered a new stage. Achieving better development of Hong Kong and Macao and making greater contributions to the construction of a strong country and national rejuvenation are important missions of the practice of "one country, two systems" in the new era. The "four focuses" proposed by President Xi Jinping have pointed out the direction for Macao to better leverage the advantages of the "one country, two systems" system and continuously create a new situation for the high-quality development of the "one country, two systems" cause. Facing the future, making full use of the central government's support policies, focusing on the strategic task of promoting moderately diversified economic development, seizing opportunities, reforming with determination, and assuming responsibilities, we will surely be able to write a wonderful story of "the motherland is good, and Macao will be better".

It’s time to climb high and see thousands of sails competing in the distance. It’s time to move forward vigorously. The country's development is changing with each passing day and is unstoppable. Macao's development has a solid foundation and a promising future. Let us work together to give full play to the institutional advantages of "one country, two systems", continue to write a new chapter in the successful implementation of "one country, two systems", and create a better tomorrow for Macao.