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National security law has contributed to Macau’s success, next leader Ho Iat-seng says, after Beijing’s praise for city sparked comparisons with protest-hit Hong Kong
- Ho, however, was quick to come to Hong Kong’s defence and said President Xi Jinping’s remarks should not be interpreted as criticism of the city
- Xi had praised Macau’s prosperity, stability and harmony, saying it proved the principle of ‘one country, two systems’ could work
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Enactment of a national security law in Macau had helped make the implementation of “one country, two systems” a success, the city’s next leader Ho Iat-seng said on Thursday.
His comments followed praise from President Xi Jinping on Macau’s post-handover development when he received Ho on Wednesday.
Observers said Xi’s remarks reflected Beijing’s expectations not just of Macau but also of Hong Kong, which has been rocked by more than three months of anti-government protests.
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Ho, speaking as he wrapped up a three-day visit to Beijing, however, was quick to come to Hong Kong’s defence and said the president’s remarks should not be interpreted as criticism of the city.
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On the ongoing unrest, Ho said: “I believe the Hong Kong government has the ability to deal with the [trouble] properly.”
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