The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, met with the Vice Minister of Commerce, Mr Zhong Shan, in Beijing today and exchanged views on the supply and safety of Mainland's farm products to Macao. Mr Chui expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Commerce for its long-term support, especially on ensuring the supply of the quality farm products to Macao. The Ministry had also backed Macao's drive in diversifying its industrial spectrum, especially in areas of conference industry and links with the Portuguese-speaking countries, Mr Chui said. The Vice Minister told Mr Chui the Ministry would work in accordance with the policies of the Central Government in supporting the development of the Macao SAR. As for the supply of agricultural products, he said the Ministry would spare no efforts in getting the job done. Mr Chui and Mr Zhong also exchanged ideas on expanding the current food supply and implementing the recently signed CEPA Supplement IX. Mr Chui and his delegation later attended a banquet hosted by the Ministry. Ministry figures for 2011 showed that farm products from the Mainland accounted for 100 per cent of live pig, live cattle and live chicken consumed in Macao; 27 per cent of pork; 74 per cent of mutton; 48 per cent of chilled or quick frozen chicken; 67 per cent of live fish; 67 per cent of flour; 88 per cent of eggs; 81 per cent of vegetables, and 19 per cent of fruits and nuts.
