Claims made by the US Congressional-Executive Commission on China are ‘unsubstantiated,’ the SAR government says.
Politics
The central government’s top official on Macao affairs will be visiting for a week-long fact-finding mission.
The local government says Washington’s latest survey of rights around the world contains ‘baseless’ allegations about Macao.
During his Q&A session yesterday, Ho Iat Seng said that proposals would be sought for a multifunctional venue on the site and public feedback gathered.
Taiwanese politicians say Macao’s attempts to conserve the property are part of a plot to take over ownership of it.
Members of the commission, tasked with overseeing the next chief executive election, took their oaths at the Government Headquarters on Monday.
Although a formal date has yet to be revealed for the CE election itself, the present announcement sets the wheels in motion.
With the Chief Executive election scheduled to take place later this year, speculation is building over who might join the race.
The 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference takes place today, followed by the 14th National People’s Congress tomorrow.