Column: Talent is not a magic word

ONE of the measures announced by Chui Sai On in the 2014 Policy Address was the creation of a Talent Development Committee.
The idea behind the new committee, headed by the Chief Executive, is to “establish a long-term mechanism to provide more training opportunities either in the territory or abroad, aiming at enhancing general standards for the Macau population in terms of technical, academic and professional education.”
Talent” seems to be a buzzword for the local government. Chui Sai On was in Beijing last week to be officially appointed as Chief Executive. He met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang. Xi told him that the changes in Macau “require better work from the new administration.”
It seems that talent is part of the solution that Chui had prepared for Beijing: “Especially when it comes to the development of the economy, we put great emphasis on fostering talents and the sustainable development of a diversified economy. Eventually, we want Macau to achieve long-term prosperity and stability, as well as a comfortable life for all residents,” the CE stated.
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