The President, Mr Xi Jinping, left for Beijing this afternoon after a tour of the new campus of the University of Macau in Hengqin, ending his two-day visit to Macao.

Accompanied by Chief Executive Mr Chui Sai On, the President and his entourage arrived at the Exhibition Hall of the University of Macau where there were greeted by the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Mr Tam Chon Weng; Rector of the University of Macau, Mr Zhao Wei; and Chairman of the University Council, Mr Lam Kam Seng.

Mr Xi viewed a scale model of the new campus and was briefed by the Rector on the overall planning, history and academic mission of the university.

The Rector also introduced the President to the latest research of the two state key laboratories run by the university, and showed him a rare collection of antique books at the university library.

Mr Xi then proceeded to the Cheng Yu Tung Residential College.

As he toured the facility, Mr Xi came across a group of 20 local and mainland students who were debating the topic of ‘traditional Chinese culture and contemporary youth’. The President joined in the debate and exchanged views with the 20 students, discussing the impact of Chinese culture on Macao.

Before he left the campus, Mr Xi gave a collection of books to the university.

On completion of the visit, Mr Xi and his entourage proceeded to Macao International Airport and left on their special flight to Beijing.

The President was seen off at the airport by the Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On and Mrs Chui, principal officials of the Macao Special Administrative Region, heads of the representative offices of the Central People’s Government in Macao and more than 200 primary school students.