一　　稳定和发展密不可分，社会稳定是发展的前提。保持澳门社会稳定历来是中国政府制定对澳门政策的基本出发点。在中国恢复对澳门行使主权之前，保持澳门稳定首先是为了不使澳门社会出现大的动荡，以利于顺利回归。澳门特别行政区成立后，要继续保持稳定，以使澳门经济发展 Stability and development are inseparable and social stability is the prerequisite for development. Maintaining the social stability in Macao has always been the basic starting point for the Chinese government in formulating its policy on Macao. Before China resumes its exercise of sovereignty over Macao, the first step in maintaining stability in Macao is to prevent major turmoil in the community of Macao in order to facilitate a smooth return. After the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region, it will be necessary to maintain its stability so that the economy of Macao will develop