Report noted media were constrained and ‘political rights and freedoms’ undermined but praised economic performance and Covid-19 prevention measures.
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Macao government calls report full of ‘prejudice and unfounded accusations’.
Ho Iat Seng applauds appointments of Fu Ziying, Zheng Xincong and Yin Shuhua, reaffirms Macao’s responsibility of safeguarding national security.
Fu points to development of gaming industry and diversification of industry laying a solid foundation for long-term prosperity and stability of Macao.
As well as upcoming gaming concession bidding process, amendments to national security law are also on this year’s agenda.
Secretary for Administration and Justice André Cheong Weng Chon says amendments to local national security law government’s ‘most important legislative tasks next year’.
Liaison Office director Fu Ziying will head the quartet, backed up by three technical advisors.
Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak says amending law is top priority; work to safeguard national security is ‘on the road for ever’.
Chief Executive states the new version will incorporate ‘clearer and more accurate rules and procedures’.
