Compatriots and friends,

Ladies and gentlemen,

A year ago, we witnessed the historic event of the return of Macao to the motherland and the establishment of the Macao SAR. Today, we are very happy to get together again to warmly celebrate the anniversary of the establishment of the Macao SAR. On behalf of President Jiang Zemin and the Central People's Government, I hereby would like to extend warm congratulations and cordial greetings to the government of Macao SAR and the people from all circles.

Since the establishment of the Macao SAR a year ago, a gratifying and encouraging new atmosphere appeared in Macao's social, economic and many other fields. The Macao SAR Government is vigorous, the public security is getting remarkably better and the economy has resumed growing. Facts have proved and will continue to prove that the people of Macao can fully manage Macao's fair well. President Jiang Zemin will deliver an important speech tomorrow morning at the meeting in celebrating the anniversary of the establishment of the Macao SAR. I believe, with the full support of the Central Government and the people of the whole country and with the joint efforts of the people of all walks of life in Macao, the Government of Macao SAR headed by Mr. Ho Hau Wah will surely unite with all Macao compatriots and constantly achieve new and greater successes in the new century.

Now may I propose a toast,

to the anniversary of the establishment of the Macao SAR,

to a more brilliant future of Macao,

and to the health of all friends present here,

Cheers!