Macao hosts reception marking China's National Day

A cocktail party was held here on Monday afternoon to celebrate the 58th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China.

Edmund Ho Hau Wah, chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR), some 800 celebrities and representatives from all walks of life in Macao attended the event.

Ho told the gathering that promoting economic growth and improving people's livelihood are the two main goals of the MSAR government and the aspirations of all the residents in Macao.

The chief executive said the ground for improved livelihood is a growing economy.

The MSAR government thus would continue to boost the tourism industry and to support the advancement of the small and medium enterprises, he said.

Speaking on measures to enhance people's livelihood, Ho said the government will pay close attention to inflation, and will study and introduce measures to curb inflation.

Besides, said Ho, the government will introduce measures to support Macao's social workers, who are providing much-needed services to the underprivileged in a time of rapid economic development and social changes.

The government will also continue with administration reform, increase transparency and hail the rule of law and integrity of civil servants, he said.

On Monday morning, Ho and over 300 officials and luminaries attended the flag-hoisting ceremony held at the city's iconic Lotus Flower Square to mark the National Day.