The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, will lead a delegation to Zhoushan from 28 to 29 September, to learn more about the development of the maritime economy in the city, located in Zhejiang Province.

The delegation has been invited by the Zhoushan Government. It will visit an urban planning exhibition hall, a petroleum storage facility, and a deep-sea, offshore fish farm during the two-day visit.

The visit is part of the Macao Special Administrative Region’s efforts to make use of its unique advantages as part of the “Silk Road Economic Belt” and the “21st-Century Maritime Silk Road” (known also as the “Belt and Road”). They are initiatives of the Central Government. As the last stop on the “Maritime Road”, Macao is assisting in national policy and playing its part in boosting the maritime economy.

In line with the Central Government’s initiative, the Macao Government expects to learn this year the position regarding Macao’s jurisdictional role over local waters. This will provide a solid foundation for the development of the coastal economy and contribute to the adequate diversification of the Macao economy.

Members of the delegation to Zhoushan will include the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Mr Leong Vai Tac; the Director-General of the Macao Customs Service, Ms Lai Man Wa; the Chief-of-Office of the Chief Executive’s Office, Ms O Lam; the Director of the Marine and Water Bureau, Ms Wong Soi Man; the Director of the Government Information Bureau, Mr Chan Chi Ping; the President of Administrative Committee of the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, Mr Cheong Chou Weng; and the Director of Policy Research Office, Mr Lau Pun Lap.

While Mr Chui is away, the Secretary for Administration and Justice, Ms Chan Hoi Fan, will be the Acting Chief Executive.