The European Union recently published the so-called “Macao Special Administrative Region Annual Report 2025”, making unwarranted comments on Macao SAR affairs such as the 8th Legislative Council election. The Legislative Council of the Macao Special Administrative Region expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this. Since its return to the motherland, with the firm support of the central government and the joint efforts of all sectors of society, the achievements of the successful implementation of “one country, two systems” are obvious to all. The Eighth Legislative Council election of the Macao Special Administrative Region was successfully held in a law-based, fair, just and clean environment. The vast majority of voters actively voted to participate in the election. The new Legislative Council and the SAR government carry out their duties, closely communicate and cooperate with each other. The members of the Legislative Council actively carry out their duties in accordance with the law and jointly serve the citizens of Macau. The election administration committee of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR made a decision on some candidates that did not qualify as candidates, which is a reflection of the exercise of the powers conferred by the Legislative Council Election Law and the implementation of the “Patriots rule Macao” principle. The basic rights of Macao SAR residents, including the right to vote and stand for election, are fully protected by the Basic Law of Macao and related laws. The Legislative Assembly of the Special Administrative Region urges the EU to strictly abide by the principles of international law and the basic norms governing international relations, stop interfering in China's internal affairs and the affairs of the Macao Special Administrative Region, and promote the stable and healthy development of bilateral relations through practical actions.

The European Union recently published the so-called “Macao Special Administrative Region Annual Report 2025”, making unwarranted comments on Macao SAR affairs such as the 8th Legislative Council election. The Legislative Council of the Macao Special Administrative Region expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this. Since its return to the motherland, with the firm support of the central government and the joint efforts of all sectors of society, the achievements of the successful implementation of “one country, two systems” are obvious to all. The Eighth Legislative Council election of the Macao Special Administrative Region was successfully held in a law-based, fair, just and clean environment. The vast majority of voters actively voted to participate in the election. The new Legislative Council and the SAR government carry out their duties, closely communicate and cooperate with each other. The members of the Legislative Council actively carry out their duties in accordance with the law and jointly serve the citizens of Macau. The election administration committee of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR made a decision on some candidates that did not qualify as candidates, which is a reflection of the exercise of the powers conferred by the Legislative Council Election Law and the implementation of the “Patriots rule Macao” principle. The basic rights of Macao SAR residents, including the right to vote and stand for election, are fully protected by the Basic Law of Macao and related laws. The Legislative Assembly of the Special Administrative Region urges the EU to strictly abide by the principles of international law and the basic norms governing international relations, stop interfering in China's internal affairs and the affairs of the Macao Special Administrative Region, and promote the stable and healthy development of bilateral relations through practical actions.