MGM Hosts National Two Sessions Spirit Sharing Session

In active response to the nation’s development strategy, MGM once again hosted the “Sharing Session on National People's Congress and National Political Consultative Conference”, encouraging team members and young people to gain deeper insights into the spirit of the of the National People's Congress (NPC) and National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), collectively known as the “Two Sessions”. The initiative aims to help participants better grasp the direction of national development and deepen their understanding of the country’s overall development landscape.

Held at the ballroom of MGM Cotai, the sharing session opened with remarks by Pansy Ho, Chairperson and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited. Distinguished keynote speakers included Chui Sai Peng, Member of the NPC and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Macau; Ho Sut Heng, Member of the NPC and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Macao Federation of Trade Unions; and Wong Kit Cheng, Member of the National Committee of the CPPCC and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Macao SAR.

The event drew nearly 400 MGM team members, students and professors from several local higher education institutions, as well as members of the General Association of Macau Beijing Organization. It was also livestreamed to MGM’s back-of-house areas, engaging over 4,000 participants both online and offline.

Other guests attending the event included Sun Yaohua, Director of the Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR; Kenneth Feng, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited; Han Tian, Chief Operating Officer of MGM China Holdings Limited; Antonio Menano, Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary of MGM China Holdings Limited; and Wendy Yu, Executive Vice President of Human Resources of MGM.

In her opening remarks, Pansy Ho noted that the nation’s 15th Five-Year Plan reflects strong strategic resolve and, for the first time, incorporates the goal of building China into a strong tourism nation as a national strategic objective, providing clearer action-oriented guidance for the development of Macau’s cultural and tourism sectors. She highlighted that, in line with the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law passed this year and the plan’s call to enhance the global influence of Chinese civilization, Macau should fully leverage its unique strengths of being backed by the motherland, connected to the world, and enriched by the convergence of Chinese and Western cultures. With cultural identity at its core, she said, Macau can foster more “Macau + Mainland China” cultural exchange initiatives and encourage young people to become active promoters of Chinese culture. As integration between Hengqin and Macau continues to deepen, she added that Macau should adopt a “Tourism +” approach to drive cross-sector integration across MICE, culture, innovation and technology, while extending related industry chains into Hengqin. She reaffirmed that MGM will continue to grow in step with the nation and Macau, fulfill its corporate social responsibilities, and support the city’s appropriate economic diversification.

Chui Sai Peng said that the country remains confident in economic development and employment prospects and stressed that Macau society should accurately grasp national development directions and government priorities to build consensus on better integrating into and serving the nation’s overall development. He noted that the 15th Five-Year Plan provides important guidance for Macau’s future, with areas such as technological advancement, high-level opening-up, talent development, and exchanges and mutual learning between Chinese and Western civilizations all warranting close attention. He further remarked that the SAR Government’s four major projects are important vehicles for aligning proactively with the 15th Five-Year Plan, and expressed hope that all society will fully support the SAR’s governance policy agenda so as to inject stronger momentum into Macau’s long-term development.

Ho Sut Heng shared that a clear policy direction emerging from this year’s Two Sessions is a stronger emphasis on “investing in people”, placing greater importance on improving and expanding education, nurturing skilled talent, promoting high-quality and full employment, improving income distribution, and strengthening livelihood services such as elderly care and childcare. She noted that this not only reflects the nation’s continued commitment to enhancing people’s well-being, valuing talent development, and advancing holistic human development, but also provides important reference points for Macau in optimizing its talent development system, strengthening support for youth development, and enhancing family-friendly services as well as support for both children and the elderly.

Wong Kit Cheng said that both the nation and Macau attach great importance to livelihood issues such as low birth rates, maternal and child protection, and family-friendly policies. She said continued efforts should be made to improve policies relating to childbirth, childcare, leave arrangements, and healthcare in order to create more favorable living and development conditions for young people. She commended MGM for setting a leading example in supporting women and families, recognizing the company as a family-friendly employer. Wong also called on Macau to actively align with the national 15th Five-Year Plan and the SAR’s “Third Five-Year Plan” so as to build consensus, pool wisdom and strength, and contribute more to the development of both Macau and the nation.

To further extend the reach of the Two Sessions spirit to the Macau community and younger generations, MGM specially invited members of the General Association of Macau Beijing Organization, as well as faculty members and students from multiple local higher education institutions, including the University of Macau, Macao Polytechnic University, Macao University of Tourism, Macau University of Science and Technology, and City University of Macau, to attend the sharing session. The initiative aims to deepen understanding across different sectors of society of the nation’s development agenda and unite more young people who are committed to Macau’s future.

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About MGM

MGM is an abbreviation for MGM China Holdings Limited (HKEx: 2282) and is a leading developer, owner and operator of gaming and lodging resorts in Greater China. We are the holding company of MGM Grand Paradise, SA which holds one of the six gaming concessions to run casino games in Macau. MGM Grand Paradise, SA owns and operates MGM MACAU, the award-winning premium integrated resort located on the Macau Peninsula and MGM COTAI, a contemporary luxury integrated resort in Cotai. 

MGM MACAU is a Forbes Five-Star luxury integrated resort inspired by the arts with every element of the resort infused with creativity and style. MGM MACAU has approximately 600 guest rooms and suites and boasts a number of distinguishing features, including the architecturally stunning European-inspired Grande Praça, housed under a soaring glass ceiling. The POLY MGM MUSEUM spanning almost 2,000 square meters, is constructed in accordance with Chinese national standards for the exhibition of Grade-One cultural relics. MGM MACAU’s world class facilities also include conference and event facilities, spa, and seven signature restaurants and bars to fulfill any gastronomic craving. Our property is conveniently located on the Macau Peninsula and is directly connected to the luxury retail shopping complex, One Central.

Designed as the “jewelry box” of Cotai, MGM COTAI offers approximately 1,400 hotel rooms and suites, meeting space, high end spa, retail offerings, food and beverage outlets as well as the first international Mansion at MGM for the ultimate luxury experience.  MGM has joined hands with renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou to set up the “Macau 2049” residency in MGM Theater. The Spectacle at MGM COTAI becomes the record holder of the largest free-span gridshell glazed roof (self-supporting) on January 19, 2019, making it the first architectural and structural GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Macau, China. MGM COTAI is being developed to drive greater product diversification and bring more advanced and innovative forms of entertainment to Macau as it grows as a global tourist destination. MGM COTAI is the only mega complex and hotel in Macau to gain three-star certification in both Green Building Design and Operation Label, as well as the first hotel in the Greater Bay Area and second in Greater China to receive the certifications.

MGM China is majority owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) one of the world's leading global hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination resort brands including Bellagio, ARIA, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and Park MGM. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com.

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