Macao helps train Xinjiang professionals

Macao would continue to help train educational professionals in Western China, especially in Xinjiang, to prepare the region better for future development. The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Mr Chui Sai On, said this upon his return from leading an official delegation, comprising members from the education and tourism sectors, to Xinjiang from 15-18 August 2008. To co-ordinate with the country's plans to open up the Western parts, this is the eighth annual visit for the delegation to Xinjiang after the establishment of the Macao SAR. As part of the programme, teachers of English in Xinjiang have been studying in Macao to enhance their teaching and language skills. Later this year Macao would help to set up an international standard English study centre in Xinjiang. Macao also pledged to help boost Xinjiang's tourism industry by using the MSAR as a platform to attract more foreign visitors to Xinjiang.