Premier Wen Jiabao praised the development made by the
Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) during a meeting with
Macao SAR Chief Executive Ho Hau Wah on Friday.
After hearing Ho's report on Macao's economic and social
progress, Wen said, "Currently, Macao's overall situation is good,
with steadily developed economy, improved living standards and a
more stable society."
Wen expressed his hope that the Macao SAR government would
continue to unite all social sectors to work for sustainable and
coordinated economic and social development.
"The central government will adhere to the principles of 'one
country, two systems', 'Macao people governing Macao' and 'a high
degree of autonomy'," Wen said.
"The central government will continue to support the Macao SAR
government to strictly implement the Basic Law," he said.
Wen also inquired of Ho about the effects of salt tides on
Macao's water supply. Macao experiences salt tides in winter and
spring when water reserves decrease and seawater flows in.
Wen said the department concerned and the Guangdong provincial
government were taking measures to assist Macao in solving the
problem.
Vice-Premier Wu Yi, State Councilors Tang Jiaxuan and Hua
Jianmin, and Vice-Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese
People's Political Consultative Conference Liao Hui were
present.
(Xinhua News Agency December 30, 2006)
