Groundbreaking for new University of Macau

President Hu Jintao wrapped up his two-day tour in Macao on Sunday with a groundbreaking ceremony for the SAR's only comprehensive university. The move follows up on a promise by the Central Government to give more land to Macao, which covers just 23.5 square kilometers.

A cornerstone and also a milestone for the University of Macau.

With the groundbreaking, the university begins construction of its new campus on the Hengjing island in the south costal line of the Chinese mainland.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) attends the ground-breaking ceremony of  the University of Macao's new Campus on Hengqin Island, Dec. 20, 2009.  (Xinhua/Ju Peng)