2015年CRI Macao Gives Full play to Its Key Role in Belt and Road Initiatives

 

Yang Ting is a tourist from Beijing. She is among the numerous visitors who consider the St. Paul's Cathedral as a must-see in Macao.

"I definitely want to see the Ruins of St. Paul's Cathedral when visiting Macao since it is an integral part of its historic centre. I also have planned to walk around the whole historic areas including the Mandarin's House and Dom Pedro V Theater."

The latest stats from the World Travel and Tourism Council suggests tourism industry accounted for over 43 percent of Macao's whole GDP in the year of 2014.

Chief Executive of Macau, Chui Sai-on, says the special administrative¹ region, once a key hub of the ancient Maritime² Silk Road, is now ready to grasp the golden opportunity provided by the Belt and Road Initiatives.

"Based on the SAR government's initial research, we decide to prioritize Macao's tourism and cultural sectors³ joining the "Belt and Road" Initiatives. On one hand, Macao is a world-renowned⁴ tourism destination. On the other, Macao is well-known for its rich historical and unique culture."

In November, the initiative, namely the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, has for the first time appeared in the Macao SAR Chief Executive's policy address. Proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013, it aimed at reviving the ancient trade routes that span Asia, Africa and Europe.

Apart from the traditional areas, the SAR government is also exploring the potential to incorporate its conference and exhibition industry into the new initiatives.

Data from a new industry report shows Macao's exhibition industry ranked the top among all places in Asia last year, with its exhibition sales surging 38 percent year on year.

Liu Guanhua, the executive of Macao's Trade and Investment Promotion⁵ Institute, elaborates.

"In recent years, many renowned international hotels and integrated resorts have set up their branches in Macao one after another, providing venues⁶ for different types of conference and exhibition projects. In the last five years, Macao hosted over 1000 conferences and exhibition annually⁷. At the same time, several local events including Macao International Trade and Investment Fair have become the internationally recognized fairs. "

Meanwhile, Chui Sai-on says Macao is currently forging closer ties with the Portuguese⁸-speaking countries along the Belt and Road, taking advantage of its Portuguese dialect and unique location.

"We have not only actively⁹ involved in various international organizations, and also enhanced cooperation with countries along the Belt and Road Initiatives. Recently, we are planning to deepen communications with East Timor, given our historical friendship and long-term cooperative relations with the Southeastern nation. "

On December 20, 1999, the Chinese government resumed the exercise of sovereignty over Macao.

Since then, Macao has given full play to its significant role of a bridge and service platform between the Chinese mainland and Portuguese-speaking countries.

1 administrative   

adj.行政的，管理的

参考例句：

• The administrative burden must be lifted from local government.必须解除地方政府的行政负担。
• He regarded all these administrative details as beneath his notice.他认为行政管理上的这些琐事都不值一顾。

2 maritime   

adj.海的，海事的，航海的，近海的，沿海的

参考例句：

• Many maritime people are fishermen.许多居于海滨的人是渔夫。
• The temperature change in winter is less in maritime areas.冬季沿海的温差较小。

3 sectors   

n.部门( sector的名词复数 )；领域；防御地区；扇形

参考例句：

• Berlin was divided into four sectors after the war. 战后柏林分成了4 个区。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Industry and agriculture are the two important sectors of the national economy. 工业和农业是国民经济的两个重要部门。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

4 renowned   

adj.著名的，有名望的，声誉鹊起的

参考例句：

• He is one of the world's renowned writers.他是世界上知名的作家之一。
• She is renowned for her advocacy of human rights.她以提倡人权而闻名。

5 promotion   

n.提升，晋级；促销，宣传

参考例句：

• The teacher conferred with the principal about Dick's promotion.教师与校长商谈了迪克的升级问题。
• The clerk was given a promotion and an increase in salary.那个职员升了级，加了薪。

6 venues   

n.聚集地点( venue的名词复数 )；会场；（尤指）体育比赛场所；犯罪地点

参考例句：

• The band will be playing at 20 different venues on their UK tour. 这个乐队在英国巡回演出期间将在20个不同的地点演出。
• Farmers market corner, 800 meters long, 60 meters wide livestock trading venues. 农牧市场东北角，有长800米，宽60米的牲畜交易场地。 来自互联网

7 annually   

adv.一年一次，每年

参考例句：

• Many migratory birds visit this lake annually.许多候鸟每年到这个湖上作短期逗留。
• They celebrate their wedding anniversary annually.他们每年庆祝一番结婚纪念日。

8 Portuguese   

n.葡萄牙人；葡萄牙语

参考例句：

• They styled their house in the Portuguese manner.他们仿照葡萄牙的风格设计自己的房子。
• Her family is Portuguese in origin.她的家族是葡萄牙血统。

9 actively   

adv.积极地，勤奋地

参考例句：

• During this period all the students were actively participating.在这节课中所有的学生都积极参加。
• We are actively intervening to settle a quarrel.我们正在积极调解争执。