The Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Director of the State Council’s Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, Mr Xia Baolong, will visit Macao from 8 to 13 May, in order to get better understanding on the latest developments in Macao society and its economy, and on the work of the new-term Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR).

The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, thanked the central authorities, on behalf of the MSAR, for the longstanding care and support for Macao. Mr Sam sent his warmest welcome to Mr Xia for visiting Macao. The MSAR Government would make proper arrangements for the visit to ensure it every success.