Premier of the State Council Mr Wen Jiabao, in the second day of his two-day visit to Macao today, visited a various districts and institutions for a better understanding of Macao. Mr Wen visited the Conde S. Januario Hospital where he was briefed on Macao’s healthcare system and on the public hospital. He toured the facility and chatted with some medical staff and patients. The Premier then visited Macau Tower where he took in a panoramic view of Macao, Hengqin Island, Cross Gate aqueduct and the areas to be reclaimed in the future, and listened to an update on Macao’s urban planning. He said Macao should pay attention to protecting its ecosystem and should make scientific urban planning. In the afternoon, Mr Wen toured the University of Macau and learnt more about the current campus in Macao, the new campus on Hengqin and the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences. He chatted with boarding students in the dormitory and had a discussion with them on moral and the law. He emphasised the importance of moral and law in Macao, which relied on gaming and entertainment industries. Before leaving the university, Mr Wen said he believed that the institution would become even better and form its tradition, style and spirits. On a visit to a family of 12 living in Taipa, Mr Wen enquired about living conditions in Macao, such as housing, prices, employment and education, as well as the salary range and unemployment rate. The Premier proceeded to Rua de Cunha, a popular street with shops selling food and souvenirs, where he chatted with shop owners and staff.
