The Implementation of the Central Governments' Overall Jurisdiction in Macao's Education Sector: Basis, Achievements and Experience

The implementation of the Central Government's overall jurisdiction in Macao's education sector is grounded in the legal theory of sovereignty, regulated by the Constitution and the Basic Law, and politically underpinned by the "One Country, Two Systems" principle. It aligns with the laws governing educational development and meets practical needs, being reasonable, lawful, compliant, and effective. The implementation of the Central Government's overall jurisdiction in Macao's education sector has yielded remarkable results. The Central Government firmly supports the Macao education management team in governing according to the law, while the Macao SAR Government actively responds to the concerns of the Central Government and earnestly fulfills its responsibility for patriotic and pro-Macao education. With the support of the Central Government, Macao's education has gained sustained momentum for development. The experience of the implementation of the Central Government's overall jurisdiction in Macao's education sector includes the following: with the establishment of a patriotic and pro-Macao educational administration as the foundation, balancing central directives with Macao's unique characteristics as the key; and leveraging the synergy between central jurisdiction and local autonomy as the driving force. A mutually respectful, cooperative, and mutually reinforcing mechanism of positive interaction has thus been formed between the Central Government's comprehensive jurisdiction and Macao's high degree of educational autonomy.