NAIROBI - A Chinese delegation introduced the essence and achievements of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) to Kenya during a three-day visit to the East African country.Upon the invitation of the Jubilee Party of Kenya, the Chinese delegation led by Wang Xiaohui, deputy head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and executive vice director of the Policy Research Office of the CPC Central Committee, visited the country from Wednesday to Friday.Wang met respectively with Uhuru Kenyatta, Chairman of the Jubilee Party of Kenya and Kenyan President, and Justin Muturi, the Speaker of the National Assembly. Wang also held talks with Raphael Tuju, Secretary General of the Jubilee Party of Kenya.During the visit, Wang attended a symposium on the spirit of the 19th CPC National Congress, briefing the Jubilee Party and various circles of Kenya on the essence and achievements of the key congress, interpreting Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and sharing the CPC's experience in strengthening Party governance.The Kenyan side expressed their thanks to the CPC Central Committee, saying that they hope to further intensify the friendly ties with the CPC and deepen exchange of experience in governing the party and the nation. custom rubber braceletsprinted wristbandscheap silicone wristbands canadapurple rubber braceletbuy wristbands near me
A flag-raising ceremony is held at Macao's Golden Lotus Square on Thursday to mark the 19th anniversary of the special administrative region's return to the motherland. ZHANG JINJIA/XINHUA The Macao Special Administrative Region will fully participate in the nation's new round of reform and opening-up, and leverage the city's unique advantages to meet the country's needs, Chief Executive Fernando Chui Sai-on said on Thursday. Chui made the pledge in an address at a ceremony in Macao celebrating the city's 19th anniversary of returning to the motherland. Chui said the SAR will unleash its institutional advantage provided by the one country, two systems principle, strength in tourism and ties with Portuguese-speaking countries to bolster its comprehensive participation in the Belt and Road Initiative and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Chui added that his administration will promote mutual communication with authorities from the Chinese mainland and the Hong Kong SAR to promote Greater Bay Area development. He said a Bay Area-related working committee has been set up for detailed project allocations. Chui also said the MSAR government will unite all social forces to develop the city into a world center for tourism and leisure and an economic and trade cooperation platform for China and Portuguese-speaking countries. It also will further strive to promote economic diversification. In the past 19 years, Macao has made significant achievements in fields such as economy and education, officials said. Macao's GDP has risen more than eightfold since it returned to the motherland on December 20, 1999. It jumped from about $6.1 billion in 1999 to $50.36 billion in 2017, according to Trading Economics research. Since 2007, 15-year free compulsory education has been provided, including kindergarten, primary and secondary education. Lin Guangzhi, director of the Institute for Social and Cultural Research at the Macau University of Science and Technology, said Macao's prosperity in the past 19 years was a result of the correct and accurate implementation of one country, two systems. Lin said Macao has made the most of the principle to develop its gaming industry, while engaging in regional cooperation with neighboring cities to seek diversified economic growth. Macao's success comes from both the support of the central government and the joint efforts from all walks of life in the SAR, Lin said. Andy Wu Keng-kuong, president of the Travel Industry Council of Macau, envisioned a boom in Macao's tourism industry thanks to the Bay Area plan that is expected to come out early next year and the opening of several cross-border infrastructures. Mainland travelers have been a major support for Macao's tourism industry. Wu said he hopes the recently opened Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge will attract more international visitors and help the city become an international hub for tourism and leisure.
