Government promotes Macao business environment in Guangxi

The Chief Executive, Mr Edmund Ho Hau Wah and his delegation arrived Guangxi this morning on a four-day official visit. In the afternoon, they met with Guangxi government leaders and attended a trade fair to promote the business environment of Macao. The Secretary for Economy and Finance of the MSAR, Mr Francis Tam, delivered an address. Mr Tam said the links between Macao and Guangxi have been enhanced since the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR). Both Macao and Guangxi had competitive edges and the future of their partnership would be bright, he said. Mr Tam said Guangxi benefited by the policies of the Central Government, while Macao had convenient links with foreign countries, especially the Portuguese-speaking ones. He said the MSAR government was forging links with Macao as a regional business platform and he invited Guangxi businesses to join hands with Macao. Mr Edmund Ho will meet with the Secretary of the CPC Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Regional Committee, Mr Cao Bochun, and the Chairman of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Mr Lu Bing, before attending a banquet hosted by the Guangxi leaders. The members of the delegation are scheduled to visit Fang Chenggang, Liuzhou, and Guilin in the next two days. They are to visit some ports, ferry terminals, companies and tourist attractions. Mr Ho and the delegation are scheduled to return to Macao on Saturday.