How will it be afterwards?
In the New Year’s message, less than a year ago, the Chief Executive said that in 2020, Macau would experience “great development opportunities and face all kinds of challenges”.
MB December 2020 Special Report | Ho Iat Seng – Year 1
But on the same day, China’s office at the World Health Organization announced the discovery of cases of pneumonia of unknown origin in the city of Wuhan and 24 hours later the Government of Macau began to check the temperature of those arriving at the region’s airport from that Chinese city.
It was the beginning of an unprecedented crisis. One that assumed such proportions that the Ho Iat Seng Government has had little chance of demonstrating its capacity to govern beyond being a de facto permanent crisis cabinet.
And, almost everyone says, successfully, at least that’s what can be seen from the opinion polls and widespread praise coming even from voices know for being critical of the establishment.
But what will happen once the health crisis is effectively behind us and the city still needs to cope with the economic crisis that resulted from the pandemic?
In this special report we review Ho Iat Seng’s first year in office, exploring diverse angles and taking note of three different points of view:
Meng U Ieong is a Macau-born Assistant Professor at the University of Macau’s Department of Government and Public Administration, is know for is independent-minded approach.
Sonny Lo Shiu Hing is probably the most accredited Hong Kong-based political scientist when it comes to Macau affairs. His views are carefully read by critics and supporters of the establishment.
José Álvares is a Portuguese lawyer based in Macau from the younger generation who has recently stood out as a current affairs commentator.
Our most sincere thanks for their contributions.
Co-ordinated by João Paulo Meneses [email protected]
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