By South China Morning Post | Created at 2024-12-19 03:16:38 | Updated at 2024-12-19 07:02:57
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Chinese President Xi Jinping visited a university in Macau on the second day of his trip to the city.
He arrived at Macau University of Science and Technology at 10am on Thursday after he left Xinzhuyuan guest hotel, according to media reports.
During his speech at the airport on Wednesday, Xi pledged to “go around, take a look and deliberate” on Macau’s development plans during his three-day tour.
He also described Macau as the “cherished pearl of the motherland”, saying the city’s development “gradually unleashes deep potential accumulated over time”.
The president is expected to make other community visits, and attend a gala dinner and cultural performance in the evening. He will swear in Chief Executive-designate Sam Hou-fai on Friday.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu will also travel to Macau in the afternoon for evening events.
