The celebration of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inauguration ceremony of the 6th Macao Special Administrative Region Government were held grandly at the East Asian Games Sports Center in Macao on the morning of the 20th. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended and delivered an important speech.
The development of Macau proves the correctness and long-term feasibility of the 'One Country, Two Systems' system
The economic and social development has achieved a historic leap, greatly enhancing residents' sense of gain, happiness, and security; External cooperation continues to expand, and the role of "one center, one platform, one base" is increasingly evident.
Since the return of Macau 25 years ago, various undertakings have been smoothly promoted, which proves the correctness and long-term feasibility of the 'One Country, Two Systems' system, "said Robert Lawrence Kuhn, President of the Kuhn Foundation in the United States. He said, 'The proportion of the gambling industry in Macau's gross domestic product continues to decline, which is very good news, indicating that Macau's industry is becoming more diversified and its economic development prospects are more promising.'.
China has successfully regained sovereignty over Hong Kong and Macau, and the central government has taken many measures to promote the 'One Country, Two Systems' cause, "Stephen Perry, honorary chairman of the 48 Group Club in the UK, told reporters. The construction of the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area has benefited Macau and Hong Kong greatly, and his friends in Macau firmly support' One Country, Two Systems'. Macau is a very international place where people live, collaborate, and create a better future
President Xi Jinping's speech is impressive. 'One Country, Two Systems' is a pioneering initiative of China, which not only solves historical legacy problems, but also guarantees the prosperity and stable development of the economy and society after the return of Hong Kong and Macao.' One Country, Two Systems' has strong vitality, and Macao's 25 year development is a vivid reflection, "said Danilo Turk, former President of Slovenia.
Turck pointed out that Macau's role as a bridge between China and Portuguese speaking countries is becoming increasingly prominent. My friend, President Horta of Timor Leste, has repeatedly emphasized the importance of ties with Macau. Portugal is an influential member of the European Union, and Macau can use this opportunity to strengthen ties with the EU and seek more opportunities for cooperation
"I have been in Macao for a long time and have deep feelings for Macao. Macao has developed from a fishing village to an international tourist city that attracts worldwide attention. The motherland plays an incomparable important role as a strong backing, and also demonstrates the great success of the practice of 'one country, two systems'." Cai Wenxian, president of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Portugal, who often travels to and from Macao and Portugal, said, "Under the grand blueprint of the development of the Great Bay Area, Macao, Hong Kong and Guangdong are developing interactively and mutually reinforcing. This is the dream of several generations of Chinese people. How can Chinese and Chinese people not be proud and proud!"
President Xi's speech points out a clear direction for the future development of Macau
  Maintain high-level security and promote high-quality development; Utilize unique advantages and strengthen internal and external communication; Promote core values, foster inclusivity and harmony, and put forward four hopes for the new Macau Special Administrative Region government.
The 'One Center' is directly related to Macau's positioning as a world tourism and leisure center, and the 'One Platform' indicates that China highly values Macau's unique position in cooperation with Portuguese speaking countries. The 'One Base' highlights Macau's role as a bridge in promoting East West exchanges, "said Stinhagan.
Stinhagan said that China is firmly committed to implementing the principles of "One Country, Two Systems", "Macao people governing Macao", and a high degree of autonomy, and promoting Macao's integration into the overall development of the country. "This is a visionary decision".   In recent years, the trade and investment volume between China and Portuguese speaking countries have significantly increased, demonstrating Macau's indispensable role as a bridge in this cooperation
Fernanda Illeu, President of the Portuguese New Silk Road Association, visits Macau once or twice a year to witness the "high degree of autonomy" and "rapid development of Macau". She noticed that President Xi Jinping mentioned the Hengqin Guangdong Macau Deep Cooperation Zone twice in his speech. I have been to the Hengqin Guangdong Macao Deep Cooperation Zone many times. It may develop into a place similar to Silicon Valley, "said Eliu." It can be foreseen that Macau enterprises, mainland Chinese enterprises, and international participants will jointly build the Hengqin Guangdong Macao Deep Cooperation Zone into an important platform, focusing on the development of high-tech, electronic and digital, new energy, pharmaceutical and health industries, as well as tourism and leisure industries
The successful practice of 'One Country, Two Systems' has provided an important model for the world
President Xi Jinping pointed out in his speech that the values of peace, inclusiveness, openness, and sharing embodied in "One Country, Two Systems" belong to China and the world, and are worthy of joint protection.  
The 'One Country, Two Systems' model embodies China's philosophy of' harmony in diversity 'and demonstrates the courage and wisdom of Chinese leaders. Respecting differences and promoting harmony are the key to achieving lasting peace and common prosperity. This innovative governance model demonstrates China's profound understanding of human social development and the wisdom accumulated over thousands of years, "said Ante Simonic, former Deputy Prime Minister of Croatia." Macao has prospered and developed steadily under the' One Country, Two Systems' framework, and has become an important gateway for cultural exchange and international cooperation, promoting connections between China and Portuguese speaking countries and strengthening global dialogue
The 'One Country, Two Systems' policy demonstrates superb political wisdom and is a great political practice, "said Mohammad Sakib, Secretary General of the India China Economic and Cultural Promotion Association." For Macau and Hong Kong, this system has received strong support from the central government while also providing a high degree of autonomy.' One Country, Two Systems' ensures Macau's security and stability, and commits Macau to development, which is very important
In September of this year, Luis Kupenara, President of the Angolan Chinese Chamber of Commerce, led a group of representatives from Angolan companies to Macau for inspection. He believed that Macau under the "One Country, Two Systems" policy has become a symbol of prosperity and innovation. The leapfrog development of Macau over the past 25 years has benefited Portuguese speaking countries, including Angola, "said Kupernara." The successful practice of 'One Country, Two Systems' has also provided an important model for the world, helping other countries explore development paths that are suitable for themselves
Macao has achieved tremendous development under the 'One Country, Two Systems' policy, with its economic level ranking among the top in the world. It not only relies on the huge potential of the Chinese mainland market, but also promotes further integration of Eastern and Western cultures, "said Kenyan international scholar Kavins Adhir." Through the' Macao experience ', we can clearly see the great success of the' One Country, Two Systems' practice, which provides important reference for other countries that aspire to enhance public cohesion, promote peaceful reunification, and achieve prosperity and stability through creative governance methods.