The Chief Executive Mr Chui Sai On said today Macao would strengthen trading, tourism, cultural and educational co-operation with Shantou, Chaozhou and Jieyang. He said this in the morning as left with an official delegation to visit the three places. Before his departure, Mr Chui was asked by the media if Macao would increase air links to the three places. He said transportation was an important factor in the development of tourism and was sure that if there were adequate and sustainable demand, carriers would increase flights. When asked about the property market, Mr Chui said the government was closely monitoring the situation. It was in the process of reviewing the relevant laws and regulations and appropriate measures would be introduced if and when necessary. Members of the delegation included Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the MSAR Mr Li Benjun, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Mr Cheong U, members of the Executive Council, Mr Leong Heng Teng, Cheang Chi Keong, Leong Vai Tac and Chan Meng Kam, the Chief of the Office of the Chief Executive, Mr Tam Chon Weng, the Secretary-General of the Executive Council and the Advisor of the Office of Chief Executive, Ms O Lam, Director of the Government Information Bureau Mr Chan Chi Ping, President of the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute Mr Cheong Chou Weng, advisors of the Office of Chief Executive Mr Fung Sio Weng and Kou Chin Hung. Meanwhile, a business delegation comprising more than 100 members, organised by the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, are taking part in the same visit. The Secretary for Administration and Justice Ms Florinda Chan will be acting Chief Executive while Mr Chui is away.
