歐盟日前發(fā)表所謂《2024年澳門特區(qū)年度報(bào)告》，對(duì)澳門特區(qū)的政治和社會(huì)發(fā)展情況作出一些不符事實(shí)且?guī)в衅姷脑u(píng)論，包括對(duì)澳門修改《立法會(huì)選舉法》等法律進(jìn)行不當(dāng)指責(zé)，澳門特區(qū)政府對(duì)此表示強(qiáng)烈不滿和堅(jiān)決反對(duì)。
澳門回歸祖國以來，在中央政府的堅(jiān)定支持下，嚴(yán)格貫徹落實(shí)“一國兩制”方針和《澳門基本法》，經(jīng)濟(jì)快速發(fā)展，社會(huì)保持穩(wěn)定和諧，民生福祉持續(xù)提升，居民依法享有廣泛的言論、新聞、集會(huì)等權(quán)利和自由，取得的成就有目共睹，得到國際社會(huì)廣泛贊譽(yù)和特區(qū)居民高度認(rèn)同，這是歐盟無法抹煞的基本事實(shí)。
事實(shí)上，《立法會(huì)選舉法》、《就職宣誓法》等法律的修改，適當(dāng)?shù)亟梃b了其他法域的立法經(jīng)驗(yàn)，并充分考慮了澳門法制傳統(tǒng)和社會(huì)實(shí)際情況。在修法過程中，特區(qū)政府亦充分聽取了公眾和相關(guān)持份者的意見。有關(guān)修法在落實(shí)“愛國者治澳”原則的同時(shí)，進(jìn)一步完善了相關(guān)選舉制度和就職宣誓程序，有助于“一國兩制”澳門成功實(shí)踐行穩(wěn)致遠(yuǎn)。
澳門事務(wù)純屬中國內(nèi)政，歐盟年復(fù)一年地發(fā)表上述報(bào)告，是對(duì)中國內(nèi)政和澳門特區(qū)事務(wù)的干涉，違反了國際法基本原則。歐盟作為中國及澳門特區(qū)的重要合作伙伴，多次表示支持“一國兩制”方針及其在澳門的實(shí)施，希望歐盟說到做到，多做有利于促進(jìn)雙方關(guān)系發(fā)展的事情。
MSAR Government response to European Union report on Macao
The Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government expresses its strong dissatisfaction with, and resolute opposition to, the content of the “Macao Special Administrative Region: Annual Report for 2024”, recently issued by the European Union (EU).
The report is factually inaccurate and contains biased comments regarding Macao’s political and social development, including unfounded allegations concerning amendments to the Legislative Assembly Election Law and other legislation.
Since its return to the motherland, with the steadfast support of the Central Government, Macao has firmly implemented the “One country, two systems” principle and the Basic Law of Macao. The MSAR has achieved steady economic development, maintained long-term social stability and harmony, and continuously enhanced public welfare measures. Macao residents enjoy extensive rights and freedoms, including freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of assembly. These achievements have received broad recognition, have been widely praised by the international community, and enjoy strong support from Macao residents. These are undeniable facts that cannot be disregarded by the EU.
In fact, amendments to the Legislative Assembly Election Law, the Oath-taking Law, and other legislation have drawn upon the legislative experiences of other jurisdictions, while fully considering Macao’s legal traditions and social circumstances. During the revision process of these pieces of legislation, the MSAR Government extensively consulted the public and relevant stakeholders. These amendments have further refined the electoral system and the oath-taking procedure in line with the principle of “patriots governing Macao”, thereby contributing to the enduring success of the “One country, two systems” principle in Macao.
Macao’s affairs are purely China’s internal matters. The publication, year after year, of such a report by the EU constitutes an interference in China’s domestic affairs and in the affairs of the MSAR, contradicting fundamental principles of international law. As an important partner of China and the MSAR, the EU has repeatedly expressed support for the “One country, two systems” principle and its implementation in Macao. The MSAR Government therefore urges the EU to honour its commitments and take concrete steps conducive to fostering bilateral relations.
