Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, presents to the President of the General Association of Zhejiang Entrepreneurs, Mr Ma Yun (left), a certificate on his appointment as consultant, respectively, to Macao’s Economic Development Council and to Macao’s Science and Technology Council
Cultivating the talents of young people is a key policy direction in Macao. The Government is committed to exploring new avenues to achieve this, in order to create better conditions and opportunities for development among young people. The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, made the comments on Monday (6 June) during a meeting at Santa Sancha with the President of the General Association of Zhejiang Entrepreneurs and also Executive Chairman of Alibaba Group, Mr Ma Yun. The Government had previously invited Mr Ma to be a consultant, respectively, to Macao’s Economic Development Council and Macao’s Science and Technology Council. On Monday, the Chief Executive thanked Mr Ma for taking up that position, and presented him with an appointment certificate. Mr Ma was in Macao for the founding ceremony of the Association of Zhejiang Entrepreneurs of Macao, and for a sharing session with local young people. Mr Ma’s vision for Macao’s development and for the future of young people had attracted much attention, said Mr Chui. During the meeting, Mr Ma shared his views on: Macao’s development; how to build a smart city in terms of information technology; his aspirations for young people’s development; the world’s economy; and the development of technology. Macao has a great number of development opportunities, such as those arising from its special links to the Portuguese-speaking countries, said Mr Ma. Such a bridging role would further help Macao participate – via the Internet – in the world economy and in the creation of new technology. Mr Ma added he was pleased to provide Macao’s young people and entrepreneurs with greater opportunities to exchange knowledge and experiences with Zhejiang companies. Officials attending the meeting included: the President of the Legislative Assembly, Mr Ho Iat Seng; the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Mr Leong Vai Tac; the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Mr Raimundo do Rosário; and the Chief-of-Office of the Chief Executive’s Office, Ms O Lam. Representatives of the General Association of Zhejiang Entrepreneurs present at the meeting included: the Executive Chairman, Mr Shen Guojun; and Vice Presidents Mr Zheng Jianjiang and Mr Tsim Yiu-leung. Representatives of the Association of Zhejiang Entrepreneurs of Macao at the meeting included: the President, Mr Liao Chun Rong; the Chairwoman, Ms Ho Teng Iat; and the Chair of the Supervisory Board, Ms Paula Ling Hsião Yun.
