Political system

Political system

Under the Constitution of the People's Republic of China and the Basic Law of the Macao SAR, the region enjoys a high degree of autonomy under 'One Country, Two Systems'. Its previous capitalist system and way of life remain unchanged for fifty years. Executive authority is exercised by the SAR government; the Chief Executive is the head of the region and is accountable to the Central People's Government and to the Macao SAR.

Chief Executive

Sam Hou Fai

As of

2026-10

President of the Legislative Assembly

Cheong Weng Chon

As of

2026-10

President of the Court of Final Appeal

Song Man Lei

As of

2026-10

Procurator-General

Tong Io Cheng

As of

2026-10

Head of the SAR

Selected by the Chief Executive Election Committee and appointed by the Central People's Government for a five-year term

Chief Executive

Executive organ

SAR government (Secretariats for Administration and Justice, Economy and Finance, Security, Social Affairs and Culture, Transport and Public Works, and their bureaux)

Legislature

Exercises legislation, budget approval and oversight; members are returned by direct election, indirect election and appointment

Legislative Assembly

Judiciary

Courts, with the Court of Final Appeal as the highest instance, and the Public Prosecutions Office

Executive advisory body

Assists the Chief Executive in policy-making and is presided over by the Chief Executive

Executive Council

District level

8 parishes (5 on the Macao Peninsula, 2 on Taipa, 1 on Coloane)

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