A spokesman for the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council said in a statement on August 18 that the Macao SAR government today announced the third five-year plan for Macao's economic and social development. This is another important step in the successful implementation of “one country, two systems” with Macao characteristics, and is a landmark in “one rule leading the future” in promoting the high-quality development of Macao. The spokesperson said that Macau's new five-year plan earnestly implements the spirit of President Xi Jinping's important instructions, and has a higher standing and a more clear direction. The plan comprehensively and accurately implements the “one country, two systems” policy, actively connects with the country's “15th Five-Year Plan”, adheres to overall development and security, upholds and improves administrative leadership, closely revolves around the country's position of giving Macau “one center, one platform, one base” and building a highland gathering place for high-end international talents, and makes top-level design and systematic planning for Macao's development over the next 5 years and beyond, which is forward-looking, proactive and scientific. This is a programmatic document to guide the comprehensive development of various undertakings in Macao. It provides important guidelines for Macao to further improve the effectiveness of its governance in the new stage, give full play to its unique advantages, and achieve better development for itself in integrating and serving the overall development of the country.

A spokesman for the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council said in a statement on August 18 that the Macao SAR government today announced the third five-year plan for Macao's economic and social development. This is another important step in the successful implementation of “one country, two systems” with Macao characteristics, and is a landmark in “one rule leading the future” in promoting the high-quality development of Macao. The spokesperson said that Macau's new five-year plan earnestly implements the spirit of President Xi Jinping's important instructions, and has a higher standing and a more clear direction. The plan comprehensively and accurately implements the “one country, two systems” policy, actively connects with the country's “15th Five-Year Plan”, adheres to overall development and security, upholds and improves administrative leadership, closely revolves around the country's position of giving Macau “one center, one platform, one base” and building a highland gathering place for high-end international talents, and makes top-level design and systematic planning for Macao's development over the next 5 years and beyond, which is forward-looking, proactive and scientific. This is a programmatic document to guide the comprehensive development of various undertakings in Macao. It provides important guidelines for Macao to further improve the effectiveness of its governance in the new stage, give full play to its unique advantages, and achieve better development for itself in integrating and serving the overall development of the country.