DG Okonjo-Iweala Welcomes Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai of Macao, China to the WTO

Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met with the Chief Executive of Macao, China, Sam Hou Fai on 23 April at the WTO. They discussed the active role Macao, China plays at the WTO and its strong support for the multilateral trading system. As trade openness and transparency are key to Macao, China's strong economic performance, both leaders highlighted the importance of the WTO for supporting the ongoing contribution of Macao, China to the global economy.

Key Highlights

· Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met Sam Hou Fai at the World Trade Organization on 23 April.

· Discussions focused on Macao, China’s active role in the WTO and its continued support for the multilateral trading system.

· Both leaders highlighted that trade openness and transparency are central to Macao’s strong economic performance.

· They underscored the importance of the WTO in supporting Macao’s continued contribution to the global economy.

· Macao has been a WTO member since 1 January 1995.

• Macao has also been a member of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade since 11 January 1991.

Overall Message

The meeting reaffirmed Macao, China’s support for rules-based global trade and the shared commitment of Macao and the WTO to open, transparent and multilateral commerce.

[ABS News Service/25.04.2026]

Macao, China has been a member of the WTO since 1 January 1995 and a member of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) since 11 January 1991.