Hey there! Have you heard about President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Macao? It’s big news that’s lighting up the city with excitement! 🌠
What’s Happening?
President Xi, the leader of China, spent three days in Macao. He was there to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Macao returning to China. During his visit, he attended 18 events and talked with lots of people from all over the city!
Why is This Important?
Macao has been growing a lot since 1999. Back then, its economy was worth about $6.23 billion. Now, it’s worth around $47 billion! That’s like leveling up in a game super fast! 🎮
A Better Life for Everyone
Life in Macao has improved too. People are living longer—from an average of 77.9 years to 83.1 years! Plus, kids get free education from kindergarten all the way through high school. Imagine all that learning! 📚
Tons of Visitors
Macao is a popular place to visit. Tourist numbers jumped from 7.74 million to over 28 million! That’s like the entire population of Australia visiting Macao! 👫🌏
President Xi’s Hopes for Macao
President Xi shared four big hopes for Macao:
- 🌟 Keep growing the economy with cool new ideas.
- 🏛️ Improve how the city is run.
- 🌍 Open up more to the world.
- 😊 Make sure everyone is happy and living in harmony.
What Does This Mean for You?
With these plans, Macao could become an even more awesome place to live and visit! Maybe there will be new technologies, better schools, and more fun places to explore. Who knows what the future holds? 🚀
Stay tuned to see how Macao’s story unfolds!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
