He stressed that over the past 25 years since Macao's return to the motherland, the systems for implementing the policy of “one country, two systems“ have kept improving in the special administrative region, and national sovereignty, security and development interests have been effectively safeguarded; economic and social development has seen a historic leap, and residents in the region enjoy a much stronger sense of gain, happiness and security; external cooperation has continued to expand, and the SAR's position as “One Center, One Platform, One Base“ has grown steadily.

　　The great achievements of Macao since its return to the motherland have proven to the world that the cause of “one country, two systems,“ with its distinctive institutional strengths and strong vitality, is a good system that sustains the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao, he said, adding it is a good system that facilitates endeavors to build China into a great country and achieve national rejuvenation, and it is a good system for ensuring peaceful coexistence and mutual benefit between different social systems.

　　“So we must stay committed to this cause. The values embodied in the cause of 'one country, two systems,' namely, peace, inclusiveness, openness and sharing, are relevant to not only China but also the whole world. These values should be cherished by us all,“ Xi said.