CE attends opening of 9th China International Import Expo in Shanghai

MACAU, November 5 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today attended in Shanghai the opening ceremony of the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum. Vice Premier of the State Council, Mr Ding Xuexiang, delivered the keynote address at the ceremony.

Following the opening ceremony, Mr Sam joined other guests in accompanying Vice Premier Ding on an inspection tour to the China Pavilion at the 9th CIIE. At the Macao exhibition area within the China Pavilion, the Chief Executive briefed the Vice Premier on the Macao exhibition content, and gave a comprehensive update on the development of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR).

The theme of the Macao exhibition area is "Diversification and Development." It showcases the MSAR’s achievements in "fostering good governance for a new era," "expanding new horizons through diversified development," and "presenting a new outlook of harmony and stability."

The 9th CIIE runs for six consecutive days at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, in Shanghai. In addition to the Macao exhibition area in the China Pavilion, the MSAR is represented in two other exhibition areas. They are: the “Pavilion of Food and Beverage from Macao and Portuguese-speaking Countries”, located within the Agricultural Food Products exhibition area; and the “Service Trade Exhibition Area – Macao and Portuguese-speaking Countries’ Professional Service Pavilion”, in the Trade in Services exhibition area. These showcase “Made in Macao” and Macao-branded food and drink products, and those from Portuguese-speaking countries. Also to be found there are professional services including consultation on legal, accounting and tax matters related to the MSAR and Portuguese-speaking countries. During the expo, promotional efforts also focus on the business environments of Macao and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Macao’s role as a platform between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, and the Scheme for Supporting the Development of Macao First-Store Economy.

The MSAR Government delegation attending the opening ceremony also included the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Ms Ng Wai Han; and the Chief-of-Office of the Chief Executive's Office, Ms Chan Kak. The delegation’s special guests were: Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the MSAR, Mr Lyu Yuyin; and the Director-General of the Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the MSAR, Mr Liu Decheng.

While in Shanghai, Mr Sam also attended the welcoming banquet of the 9th CIIE, held in the evening on Wednesday (4 November). Mr Sam was concluding his Shanghai engagements this afternoon before returning to Macao.

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