President Jiang Zemin departed for Beijing Today (December 21) after his three-day visit to the Macau SAR.

During the last day of his visit in Macau, President Jiang received Mainland Chinese officials posted in the SAR, principal officials of the SAR Government and local community leaders.

Later in the morning, President Jiang visited the Hac Sa (Black Sand) Beach in the Coloane Island and the House Museum in the Taipa Island.

"Macau is Beautiful" said president Jiang when being asked by journalists about his impression in Macau.

President Jiang also visited the Macau Branch of the Bank of China.

During his visit in the SAR, the President attended the Celebration Dinner and Ceremony marking the 1st Anniversary of the Macau SAR.

The President also visited a local secondary school and tourist spots, including Ruins of St. Paul's Church, the Monte Fort (Fortress Hill) and the Macau Museum.

President Jiang was farewelled by The Chief Executive, Edmund Ho Hau Wah/; and,

Vice Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Mr. Ma Man Kei/;

Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the MASR, Mr. Wang Qiren/;

Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the MASR, Mr. Yuan Tao/;

Commander of the Macau Garrison of the People's Liberation Army, Mr. Liu Yuejun/;

President of the Legislative Assembly, Ms. Susana Chou/;

President of the Court of Final Appeal, Mr. Sam Hou Fai/;

Sacretaries of the MSAR Government: Ms. Florinda Chan, Mr.Francis Tam Pak Yuen, Mr. Cheong Kuoc Va, Mr. Fernando Chui Sai On, Mr. Ao Man Long/;

Commissioner Against Corruption, Mr. Cheong U/;

Commissioner of Audit, Ms. Fatima Choi Mei Lei/;

Procurator - General of the Procuratorate, Mr. Ho Chio Meng/;

Commissioner-designated of the Police Services, Mr. José/; Proenca Ló/; Branco/; Commissioner-designated of the Customs, Mr. Chô/;i Lai Hang.