While saying that "loving the motherland and loving Macao" has become the core value of the society of Macao, Xi said the region also firmly adheres to the Constitution and upholds the authority of the Basic Law.

He also praised the region for proactively integrating its development with the country's growth, and the SAR has become more inclusive and harmonious as it builds social solidarity.

Reviewing the great achievements China has made over the past 70 years, Xi said it has been an era during which the Chinese nation enjoyed greater development, and also an era in which Macao strove to be more prosperous together with the mainland.

The practice of "one country, two systems" with Macanese characteristics will see even greater success, and Macao compatriots can make even more contributions to realizing the Chinese dream of national rejuvenation, Xi added.

Speaking at the banquet, Macao Chief Executive Chui Sai-on said the most valuable experience for Macao in practicing the "one country, two systems" principle is fully and faithfully implementing the Constitution and the Basic Law. The core is that Macao accurately understands and fully supports the political system and the core value of the country, Chui added.