December 18, 2024

China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) is about to usher in another moment of glory. On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the central government's resumption of the exercise of sovereignty over Macao, a survey conducted jointly by CGTN and the Centre for Macau Studies, targeting 1,551 respondents from Macao, shows that the successful implementation of "One Country, Two Systems" in Macao is highly recognized by the respondents. They generally believe it to be the best system for resolving similar issues and maintaining long-term prosperity and stability in the region.

In the evaluation of satisfaction with Macao's economic and social development, 93.9 percent of respondents agreed with the performance of the Macao SAR government in recent years. A total of 91.9 percent stated that the political rights and freedoms of the people in Macao are fully protected, and 90.8 percent praised the significant improvement in social welfare levels in Macao.

The satisfaction and happiness of Macao's respondents are a true reflection of the remarkable economic and social progress Macao has made over the past 25 years. Data shows that Macao's GDP has increased by 7.3 times from 1999 to 2023. In 2023, trade between the Chinese mainland and Macao reached $3.84 billion, growing 4.3 times compared to before the handover. As of October this year, direct investment from the mainland into Macao totaled $14.19 billion.

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https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-18/Poll-Macao-shows-vitality-of-One-Country-Two-Systems-to-the-world-1zqYWeEcZuE/p.html