China News Service, Macau, November 16th (Reporter Long Tuyou) On the afternoon of the 16th, the Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region He Yicheng delivered the 2022 fiscal year policy address entitled "Concentrate and Create the Bureau together" in the Legislative Council.
In his report, he pointed out that the general policy for next year is to prevent the epidemic, stabilize recovery, protect people's livelihood, promote diversity, strengthen cooperation, and seek development.
He Yicheng first reviewed and summarized the governance work in 2021, assessed the development situation of Macao in 2022, and expounded the overall direction of the SAR government’s governance in 2022, and proposed that the main task of next year’s governance is to implement the "Second Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Macao Special Administrative Region" (2021-2025)" and "Overall Plan for the Construction of the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Intensive Cooperation Zone".
In terms of promoting diversification and seeking development, He Yicheng stated that it is necessary to give full play to Macao’s unique advantages and focus on the implementation of the development positioning of "one center, one platform, one base", while consolidating and upgrading traditional advantageous industries, actively nurturing and developing suitable for Macao The developed industry is committed to building a moderately diversified and sustainable industrial structure.
Regarding how to advance the construction of Hengqin's in-depth cooperation zone, He Yicheng pointed out that efforts should be made to build an integrated development system for Qin and Macao, and to promote the construction of a new system and mechanism of consultation, joint construction, management and sharing.
Vigorously develop new industries that promote the moderate diversification of Macau's economy, and attract more high-quality enterprises and projects at home and abroad to settle in Hengqin.
At the same time, we will strive to create a new home that facilitates the life and employment of Macao residents, strengthen the interconnection of infrastructure, and actively promote the convenient customs clearance of people, vehicles and goods.
He Yicheng said that next year will continue to benefit the people in 2021, even if there is a deficit budget next year, various benefits and tax reductions will be maintained; at the same time, housing policies will be implemented to ease the "difficulty in seeing a doctor", improve social security, and ensure employment for residents. Safeguard labor rights and interests.
In terms of safeguarding national security, He Yicheng pointed out that it is necessary to continue to consolidate the good situation of "patriots governing Australia", deepen the publicity and education of the Constitution and the Basic Law; improve supporting legislation to maintain national security, and strengthen national security law enforcement; strengthen and expand National security publicity and education.
He Yicheng emphasized that difficulties and opportunities coexist, challenges and hopes coexist.
"The Macao Special Administrative Region Government has firm determination and confidence, is not afraid of difficulties, works hard, and gathers the wisdom and strength of all sectors of society to continuously promote the construction of the Special Administrative Region, and continue to write a new chapter in the practice of "One Country, Two Systems" with Macao characteristics." over)