Macao students benefit from its return, see changes and expect more

Innermost thoughts

"This year marks the 20th anniversary of Macao's handover to China and I just turned 20. Though I'm too young to say that I have witnessed Macao's development in the past two decades, I am still honored to grow up with her and see her changing for the better. The return anniversary has always been a significant day in Macao residents' hearts and I wish her all the best and a brighter future," Wong said.

"The country is like a mother and Macao is her child. She has been with us all along the way and we cherish a deep sense of gratitude for her. And I encourage more Macao people to learn more about what the country has done to develop the region," Ho said.

"In a blink of an eye, 20 years has passed by. I was a middle school student when the 10th anniversary of Macao's return was celebrated. The 20th anniversary is coming around and I am already a postgraduate," Chan said.

"I hope Macao will make full use of its advantages and play its part in the Greater Bay Area by strengthening the business ties between China and Portuguese-speaking countries. I myself also plan to contribute to Macao's development after graduation," Chan said.

"The prosperity of today's Macao could not be possible without the country's help. So I always feel proud of being a part of China's Macao. I expect that Macao could achieve better, more stable and more peaceful development in the future," Lam said.