Envisaging continued prosperity

Q4 What accomplishment do you hope Macao will achieve in the next 25 years?

Wu Zhiliang: As Macao's integration into national development deepens, there will be more, newer and better changes, and the ability of Macao residents to live a better life will become closer to reality. For this reason I am optimistic about Macao's future.

Ji Xianzheng: Standing at the starting point toward the next 25-year milestone, we look forward to Macao maintaining its long-term prosperity and stability, continuing to leverage its strengths to serve the needs of the nation, and consistently improving the construction of the China-Portuguese-speaking countries platforms.

Duarte Alves: Macao's accomplishments in the next 25 years should reflect its ability to balance tradition with progress. By embracing its distinct role as both a cultural and economic bridge, Macao can contribute to the nation's narrative of inclusivity, collaboration and global leadership.

Q5 This year marks the third anniversary of the establishment of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin of Zhuhai, Guangdong province. In your opinion, how should Macao continue to leverage the Hengqin zone's advantages to further develop itself and your sector?

Wu Zhiliang: Macao's cultural sector is setting foot in the zone, seeing it as an ideal springboard to promote exchanges and dialogue between different cultures and art forms. The cultural sector can surely take advantage of the zone to promote exchanges between the cities in the GBA, and also between the GBA and the outside world, especially through the world-class infrastructure recently inaugurated within the zone.

Francisco Leandro: A key focus of Macao's modernization efforts is on the Hengqin cooperation zone. This area has been pivotal in driving innovation and economic diversification, providing a space for new industries and fostering closer integration with the mainland. The zone exemplifies Macao's commitment to modernization and its strategic role in regional development.

Zhu Haisheng: Macao faces the dual challenge of limited land resources and a shortage of talent, whereas Hengqin boasts ample development space and a wealth of human resources, perfectly complementing Macao's shortages.