National People’s Congress standing committee vice chairman, Li Hongzhong, tells dignitaries that the territory’s mini-constitution had given it an “all-round legal guarantee” for growth.
Macao Basic Law
Lawmakers pass outline bill which does not include right of collective bargaining or workers’ right to strike enshrined in the Macao Basic Law.
Ho Iat Seng thanks Macao’s religious communities for ‘immense work and commitment’ in supporting and city’s residents overcome difficult times during pandemic.
Bill aims to close loopholes in current version of law, ensuring that Macao’s legal system will be fully capable of safeguarding national security.
Ideas focus on Macao’s strengthened participation in Greater Bay Area and In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin.
Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak sets out government position during public consultation attended by 200 residents.
Secretary for Administration and Justice André Cheong Weng Chon says committee’s suggestion to consider ‘decriminalising’ acts of insulting national flag, emblem and anthem ‘unreasonable’.
Basic Law bars government from restricting religious activities in the SAR; religious groups not required to register to conduct religious activities.
During meeting with new director of Liaison Office, Zheng Xincong, chief executive says gradual relaxation of travel restrictions should bring ‘favourable conditions’.
