On this day, 32 years ago, on March 31, 1993 (March 9, 1993, the first session of the Eighth National People's Congress adopted the Basic Law of the Macao Special Administrative Region. The Basic Law of the Macao Special Administrative Region On March 31, 1993, the First Session of the Eighth National People's Congress solemnly adopted the "Basic Law of the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China", and Macao entered the post-transition period. The Macao Special Administrative Region consists of the Macao Peninsula, Taipa Island and Coloane Island, with a total area of about 18 square kilometers. Macau has been a territory of China since ancient times and was gradually occupied by Portugal in the mid-16th century. Restoring Macao's sovereignty and safeguarding the territorial integrity of the motherland have long been the common aspiration of the China people. On April 13, 1987, the joint statement on the Macao issue between the China government and the Portugal government was officially signed in Beijing, confirming that the People's Republic of China will resume the exercise of sovereignty over Macao on December 20, 1999. This time, the National People's Congress passed the Basic Law of the Macao Special Administrative Region, opening a new page in Macao's history. This law is another creative masterpiece after the Basic Law of Hong Kong. It embodies the general policy of "one country, two systems" and my country's basic policy towards Macao. "One country, two systems" is a great creation and one of the important contents of Comrade Deng Xiaoping's theory of building socialism with China characteristics. The Basic Law of the Macao Special Administrative Region was formulated in accordance with this general policy, based on the actual situation in Macao, and extensively listening to the opinions of people from all walks of life in Macao and the mainland. It stipulates that the socialist system will not be implemented in Macao, and that the original social system and residents 'lifestyles will remain unchanged for 50 years. According to the Basic Law, Macao's defense and foreign affairs are the responsibility of the Central People's Government, and the Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region is also appointed by the Central People's Government. At the same time, the Macao Special Administrative Region will enjoy a high degree of autonomy in administrative, legislative, independent judicial and final adjudication. There are primary, intermediate and final appeal courts in the Macao Special Administrative Region. Permanent residents of Macao have the right to vote and stand for election, and the customs and cultural traditions of residents of Portugal descent will also be respected in accordance with the law. Chinese and Portuguese are the official languages of the Macao Special Administrative Region. The legal tender used in the Special Administrative Region is the patacas. The Special Administrative Region does not need to hand over fiscal revenue to the central government, and all revenue is at the disposal of the Special Administrative Region government. After the resumption of the exercise of sovereignty on December 20, 1999, non-governmental organizations and religious organizations in Macao can still maintain and develop relations with relevant international groups, but they must participate in relevant activities under the name of "China Macao." The Basic Law of the Macao Special Administrative Region not only safeguards the unity of national territorial sovereignty, but also grants the Macao Special Administrative Region the right to a high degree of autonomy. Therefore, the formulation and promulgation of the Basic Law provide legal guarantee for the smooth transfer of Macao's sovereignty and stable development in the future. The Basic Law of the Macao Special Administrative Region is a national code that must be observed by not only Macao residents, but also mainland residents. In another four years, the five-star red flag of the People's Republic of China and the green regional flag of the Macao Special Administrative Region painted with five-star, lotus, bridge, and seawater patterns will be raised in Macao. The day when the Basic Law of the Macao Special Administrative Region was passed-March 31, 1993 will be recorded in history as a glorious page for the Chinese people to realize the reunification of the motherland. The grand occasion of the meeting Premier Li Peng and four new vice premiers were on the rostrum of the conference. From left: Qian Qichen, Li Peng, Zhu Rongji, Zou Jiahua, Li Lanqing