Chinese Vice-Premier Wu Yi on Saturday praised the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) for its speedy economic development.

Wu made the remarks while meeting with representatives of Macao-based offices of mainland governmental agencies and companies in Macao.

She said she saw great changes in Macao compared with her last tour here in 2003.

The vice-premier hailed the MSAR for its impressive GDP growth rate of 28 percent in 2004, noting Macao has tackled many difficulties and made lots of courageous moves to secure the economic success.

She said Macao's success was a proof of the validity of the policy of "One country, two systems."

She on behalf of the central government extended the gratitude to Macao-based mainland governmental offices and companies for their dedication to Macao's fast development.

She encouraged the mainland officials and businessmen to maintain their support to Chief Executive Ho Hau Wah and the MSAR government to enhance the cooperation between the mainland and Macao.

The vice-premier arrived here earlier Saturday to open the fourth East Asian Games, which is scheduled to run from Oct. 29 to Nov. 6.

Source: Xinhua