Macao will inject 1.17 billion RMB for 17 reconstruction projects in Sichuan to mark its support to the quake-hit province. These would include homes for farmers, schools, health centres and other facilities, the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Mr Chui Sai On, told reporters after a meeting with Sichuan’s officials this morning. Mr Chui, who chairs Macao’s supporting committee to Sichuan reconstruction works, was in the province for a three-day fact-finding visit with members of the committee. Considering the living condition of farmers, projects involving homes for farmers will start first among the others, Mr Chui said. The safety of these projects and appropriate usage of capital will be monitored and guaranteed. These 17 reconstruction projects, expected to be completed by the end of 2010, are in the initial phase of Macao’s support to the province. Macao has pledged 5 billion patacas for the province’s reconstruction. To help reinvigorate Sichuan’s tourism industry, Macao would invite Sichuan’s officials to hold promotional events in Macao and organise Macao’s reporters and businesspeople in tourism sector to visit the province, Mr Chui said. Mr Chui and the committee returned to Macao in the afternoon.
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