Macao acts as bridge for Portuguese exchanges
2 years, 1 month ago

Macao acts as bridge for Portuguese exchanges

China Daily  

As a bridge linking China and Portuguese-speaking countries, or PSCs, the Macao Special Administrative Region has remained committed to promoting cultural exchanges between the two sides. Leong Wai Man, head of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR government, says the festival is aimed at further playing Macao's role of a bridge linking China and PSCs and building the city into a place where the Chinese culture dominates and multiple cultures coexist. Scores of college students from China and eight PSCs, including Portugal, Brazil and Angola, took part in the plan and attended a contest of short videos telling their stories with the city from the perspectives of cultural exchanges and integration, "one country, two systems" practices, as well as Macao's role as a platform linking China and PSCs. Liu Xianfa, commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the Macao SAR, says Macao plays an irreplaceable role in promoting cultural exchanges and cooperation between China and PSCs, calling on young people from these countries to learn from each other and make joint contributions to the common development and prosperity of China and PSCs.

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Xi commends Macao's achievements
4 days ago

Xi commends Macao's achievements

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping delivers a speech at a welcoming banquet at the Macao East Asian Games Dome on Thursday evening, the eve of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland. "I hope that President Xi's visit to Macao and the inauguration of the sixth-term government of the Macao SAR will mark an exciting new phase in the history …

Forum brings nations closer to mainland
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4 days ago

Forum brings nations closer to mainland

China Daily  

A pavilion showcases specialty foods, products and services from Macao and Portuguese-speaking countries during the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov 7. "The function as a commercial and trade cooperation service platform between China and Portuguese-speaking countries provides Macao with vast opportunities for diversified industrial development," said Sio. Hub for cultural exchanges Meanwhile, Macao's unique status as …

Three things helping Macao go fast-forward
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Three things helping Macao go fast-forward

China Daily  

The Macao Special Administrative Region is in a fast-forward development mode thanks to the "one country, two systems" policy, a framework that allows the region to be part of the whole and, at the same time, to keep its differences and transform them into advantages. There are three aspects contributing to this key driver: First, a number of singular characteristics …

Forum brings nations closer to mainland
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4 days ago

Forum brings nations closer to mainland

China Daily  

A pavilion showcases specialty foods, products and services from Macao and Portuguese-speaking countries during the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov 7. "The function as a commercial and trade cooperation service platform between China and Portuguese-speaking countries provides Macao with vast opportunities for diversified industrial development," said Sio. Hub for cultural exchanges Meanwhile, Macao's unique status as …

Full text: Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech at welcoming dinner hosted by Macao SAR government on eve of 25th anniversary of Macao's return to motherland
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4 days ago

Full text: Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech at welcoming dinner hosted by Macao SAR government on eve of 25th anniversary of Macao's return to motherland

China Daily  

MACAO -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday delivered a speech at a welcoming dinner hosted by the government of the Macao Special Administrative Region on the eve of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland. Speech at the Welcoming Dinner Hosted by the Government of The Macao Special Administrative Region December 19, 2024 Xi Jinping Chief Executive …

Three things helping Macao go fast-forward
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Three things helping Macao go fast-forward

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People walk past a celebration installation at the Senado Square in Macao, Dec 18, 2024. There are three aspects contributing to this key driver: First, a number of singular characteristics of the SAR such as its international legal personality, the low taxation regime, separate customs territory, the number and quality of its universities, the blended culture and the easy access …

Macao’s casino boom brings wealth but at a cost, 25 years since China’s takeover
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Macao’s casino boom brings wealth but at a cost, 25 years since China’s takeover

Associated Press  

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Mainland, Macao tap cooperation potential in new sectors
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Mainland, Macao tap cooperation potential in new sectors

China Daily  

Passengers from Macao pose for photos aboard the first train of the Macao Light Rapid Transit system's Hengqin Line on Dec 2. In the past, Macao's enterprises in the service sector faced various barriers, such as high market access thresholds and restrictions on business operation duration, when trying to enter the mainland market, said Liang Haiming, chairman of the Hong …

Snapshots reveal city's diverse true spirit
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Snapshots reveal city's diverse true spirit

China Daily  

When people think of Macao, they often envision it as a "casino hub" — characterized by uniquely glamorous luxury hotel buildings equipped with casinos — because gambling industry serves as its pillar sector. Not far from this Portuguese lady's stall, a young local from Macao gave a counterpart answer, showing us a colorful photo he took of Portugal-style Macao buildings, …

Snapshots reveal city's diverse true spirit
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Snapshots reveal city's diverse true spirit

China Daily  

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New drama displays romantic charm of Macao
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6 days ago

New drama displays romantic charm of Macao

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-18 15:44 Hong Kong actor Sun Yang portrays the son of the owner of a canteen in Macao in Begin Again. To mark the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland, the new drama series Begin Again premiered on Mango TV on Wednesday. This urban drama unfolds three romantic encounters in Macao, highlighting the meeting between …

Decoding a 25-year economic, social miracle
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6 days ago

Decoding a 25-year economic, social miracle

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An aerial view of the Macao SAR showing the modern skyline in July. The Macao Special Administrative Region, spanning a land area of 33.3 square kilometers, slightly smaller than Beijing Capital International Airport, proudly sits near the top global rankings for per capita gross domestic product, life expectancy of its residents, and the extent of its social welfare system. These …

Decoding a 25-year economic, social miracle
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6 days ago

Decoding a 25-year economic, social miracle

China Daily  

An aerial view of the Macao SAR showing the modern skyline in July. The Macao Special Administrative Region, spanning a land area of 33.3 square kilometers, slightly smaller than Beijing Capital International Airport, proudly sits near the top global rankings for per capita gross domestic product, life expectancy of its residents, and the extent of its social welfare system. These …

Decoding a 25-year economic, social miracle
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6 days ago

Decoding a 25-year economic, social miracle

China Daily  

An aerial view of the Macao SAR showing the modern skyline in July. The Macao Special Administrative Region, spanning a land area of 33.3 square kilometers, slightly smaller than Beijing Capital International Airport, proudly sits near the top global rankings for per capita gross domestic product, life expectancy of its residents, and the extent of its social welfare system. These …

Decoding a 25-year economic, social miracle
Top News
6 days ago

Decoding a 25-year economic, social miracle

China Daily  

An aerial view of the Macao SAR showing the modern skyline in July. The Macao Special Administrative Region, spanning a land area of 33.3 square kilometers, slightly smaller than Beijing Capital International Airport, proudly sits near the top global rankings for per capita gross domestic product, life expectancy of its residents, and the extent of its social welfare system. These …

Decoding a 25-year economic, social miracle
Top News
6 days ago

Decoding a 25-year economic, social miracle

China Daily  

An aerial view of the Macao SAR showing the modern skyline in July. The Macao Special Administrative Region, spanning a land area of 33.3 square kilometers, slightly smaller than Beijing Capital International Airport, proudly sits near the top global rankings for per capita gross domestic product, life expectancy of its residents, and the extent of its social welfare system. These …

Xi arrives in Macao for anniversary celebrations, inspection tour
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Xi arrives in Macao for anniversary celebrations, inspection tour

China Daily  

MACAO -- President Xi Jinping arrived in Macao on Wednesday afternoon on a special plane. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will attend a gathering celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inauguration ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Macao Special …

Envisaging continued prosperity
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Envisaging continued prosperity

China Daily  

Wu Zhiliang, President of the Board of Directors of the Macao Foundation. Wu Zhiliang: Over the past 25 years, there has been significant progress in Macao's development. The improved economic prospects have also made the Macao SAR government more capable of improving people's livelihoods and, as a result, improving their quality of life. Ji Xianzheng: Over the past 25 years, …

Envisaging continued prosperity
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Envisaging continued prosperity

China Daily  

Zhu Haisheng, Secretary-general of the Macau Economic and Livelihood Alliance. Duarte Alves: Macao's unique blend of Chinese and Portuguese cultures is a powerful asset for enhancing communication with the international community and telling China's stories in a relatable and compelling way. This dual legal system allows for a unique blend of Chinese and Western legal traditions, ensuring that Macao's legal …

Envisaging continued prosperity
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Envisaging continued prosperity

China Daily  

Zhu Haisheng, Secretary-general of the Macau Economic and Livelihood Alliance. Duarte Alves: Macao's unique blend of Chinese and Portuguese cultures is a powerful asset for enhancing communication with the international community and telling China's stories in a relatable and compelling way. This dual legal system allows for a unique blend of Chinese and Western legal traditions, ensuring that Macao's legal …

The ties that bind
6 days ago

The ties that bind

China Daily  

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Decoding a 25-year economic, social miracle
6 days ago

Decoding a 25-year economic, social miracle

China Daily  

An aerial view of the Macao SAR showing the modern skyline in July. The Macao Special Administrative Region, spanning a land area of 33.3 square kilometers, slightly smaller than Beijing Capital International Airport, proudly sits near the top global rankings for per capita gross domestic product, life expectancy of its residents, and the extent of its social welfare system. These …

Decoding a 25-year economic, social miracle
6 days ago

Decoding a 25-year economic, social miracle

China Daily  

An aerial view of the Macao SAR showing the modern skyline in July. The Macao Special Administrative Region, spanning a land area of 33.3 square kilometers, slightly smaller than Beijing Capital International Airport, proudly sits near the top global rankings for per capita gross domestic product, life expectancy of its residents, and the extent of its social welfare system. These …

Macao bridges China, Portuguese-speaking countries
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Macao bridges China, Portuguese-speaking countries

China Daily  

The flags of China and its Macao Special Administrative Region flutter above a bustling street in the city on Saturday, ahead of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland, which falls on Dec 20. HUANG TAIMING/FOR CHINA DAILY Ahead of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland, which falls on Friday, national and regional flags fluttered …

Macao SAR at 25: Balancing challenges and opportunities
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Macao SAR at 25: Balancing challenges and opportunities

China Daily  

The Macao Special Administrative Region celebrates its silver jubilee this year - a milestone marking a quarter-century of transformation. With a new chief executive and a revamped team of accountability officials due to take office on Dec 20, the Macao SAR is at a crossroads - facing challenges and opportunities as it continues to uphold the principle of "one country, …

Macao SAR at 25: Balancing challenges and opportunities
1 week, 1 day ago

Macao SAR at 25: Balancing challenges and opportunities

China Daily  

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A 'varsity of the future' for Macao
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A 'varsity of the future' for Macao

China Daily  

Views of the campus of City University of Macau on Taipa Island, the Macao Special Administrative Region. The rector believes that even brief exchanges, apart from students taking the traditional four-year degrees, will enable them to take their experiences in Macao back to their homelands, generating further interest in Macao among students. With the nation's unwavering support, Macao is vigorously …

Scholar: Nation's support enhances Macao's platform role
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Scholar: Nation's support enhances Macao's platform role

China Daily  

Editor's note: This year commemorates the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland. Francisco Leandro, associate professor of the Faculty of Social Science at the University of Macau, says the nation's support has enabled the Macao SAR to serve as a hub for trade, investment and cultural interactions between China and Portuguese-speaking communities. The 25th anniversary of Macao's return …

Macao bolsters role as bridge, trade hub
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Macao bolsters role as bridge, trade hub

China Daily  

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Macao govt urged to propel Chinese modernization
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Macao govt urged to propel Chinese modernization

China Daily  

Tourists check out the Macao Special Administrative Region's famous tourist spot, the Ruins of Saint Paul's, in May. ZHANG JINJIA/XINHUA Senior officials and social leaders in Macao have highlighted the city's gateway role in the nation's ongoing reform, urging the government to follow the guidance of the nation's new economic policies and reforms. The two central government officials encouraged Macao …

Macao bridges China, Portuguese-speaking nations
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Macao bridges China, Portuguese-speaking nations

China Daily  

This aerial photo taken on Dec 15 shows the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge in South China. When the central government assigned the Macao Special Administrative Region to play the role of a Sino-Lusophone platform following the establishment of the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and the Portuguese-Speaking Countries in 2003, it added a whole new dimension to the …

What it’s really like to live in Macao
54 years, 11 months ago

What it’s really like to live in Macao

CNN  

CNN — “I only go to casinos once a year, on Chinese New Year,” says Vivian Lai, a second-generation Macao resident who is training as a nurse. “When I go to Europe, when I say I come from Macao, actually they don’t know where it is, so I have to say it’s a small city next to Hong Kong.” Marina …

1st Macao int'l comedy festival begins amidst joy
9 months, 1 week ago

1st Macao int'l comedy festival begins amidst joy

China Daily  

The first Macao International Comedy Festival begins on Mar 11,2024. The first Macao International Comedy Festival began here on Monday with various comedy films and theater plays from multiple cultures ready for the audience. Director of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao Special Administrative Region government Leong Wai Man said at the opening ceremony that Macao is a modern …

1st Macao int'l comedy festival begins amidst joy
9 months, 1 week ago

1st Macao int'l comedy festival begins amidst joy

China Daily  

The first Macao International Comedy Festival begins on Mar 11,2024. The first Macao International Comedy Festival began here on Monday with various comedy films and theater plays from multiple cultures ready for the audience. Director of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao Special Administrative Region government Leong Wai Man said at the opening ceremony that Macao is a modern …

Festive events highlight New Year celebrations in Macao
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Festive events highlight New Year celebrations in Macao

China Daily  

Visitors soak up the New Year atmosphere at the Senado Square. ZHANG JINJIA/XINHUA The office says visitor arrivals in Macao kept rising in 2023 after customs clearance fully recovered, which proved Macao's attractiveness as a world tourism and leisure destination. The tourism office also joins hands with major local enterprises to present romantic and colorful, interactive light installations, illuminating the …

Shandong, Macao boost economic and trade cooperation
1 year, 2 months ago

Shandong, Macao boost economic and trade cooperation

China Daily  

East China's Shandong province and Macao had an economic and trade exchange meeting during the 28th Macao International Trade and Investment Fair, which opened on Oct 19 in Macao. The meeting was aimed at exploring international trade avenues for Shandong's agricultural products and cutting-edge agricultural technologies and new developmental opportunities. "Shandong has abundant agricultural and marine resources, presenting tremendous development …

Macao re-embraces hustle, bustle during Spring Festival
1 year, 10 months ago

Macao re-embraces hustle, bustle during Spring Festival

China Daily  

With daily inbound visitors hitting a record high in three years since the outbreak of the pandemic, the hot tourist spots in the Macao SAR had to limit crowds at peak times during the festival. With inbound travel restrictions eased, the hustle and bustle returned to China's Macao Special Administrative Region during the Spring Festival, or the Chinese Lunar New …

Macao re-embraces hustle, bustle during Spring Festival
1 year, 10 months ago

Macao re-embraces hustle, bustle during Spring Festival

China Daily  

With daily inbound visitors hitting a record high in three years since the outbreak of the pandemic, the hot tourist spots in the Macao SAR had to limit crowds at peak times during the festival. With inbound travel restrictions eased, the hustle and bustle returned to China's Macao Special Administrative Region during the Spring Festival, or the Chinese Lunar New …

Macao eases COVID rules, but tourism, casinos yet to rebound
1 year, 11 months ago

Macao eases COVID rules, but tourism, casinos yet to rebound

Associated Press  

MACAO — Only a few tourists crisscrossed the wavy black and white paving of Macao’s historic Senado Square on a recent weekday and many of the shops were shuttered. The gaming hub on China’s south coast near Hong Kong has endured some of the world’s strictest anti-virus controls for nearly three years, and a loosening of border restrictions after China …

Macao's film, TV industry boasts potential
1 year, 11 months ago

Macao's film, TV industry boasts potential

China Daily  

MACAO — As a city where modernity meets tradition and the Eastern and Western cultures converge, Macao's film and television industry boasts huge potential that can be further tapped, says Hu Mei, a film director from the Chinese mainland. "The diversified culture of Macao makes it an exceptional place for literary and artistic creation," says Hu, who visits the city …

Macao's film, TV industry boasts potential
1 year, 11 months ago

Macao's film, TV industry boasts potential

China Daily  

MACAO — As a city where modernity meets tradition and the Eastern and Western cultures converge, Macao's film and television industry boasts huge potential that can be further tapped, says Hu Mei, a film director from the Chinese mainland. "The diversified culture of Macao makes it an exceptional place for literary and artistic creation," says Hu, who visits the city …

Macao drama performers bring Chinese culture to the stage
2 years, 5 months ago

Macao drama performers bring Chinese culture to the stage

China Daily  

A drama about Zheng Guanying, a Chinese figure in the late Qing Dynasty over a century ago, has been staged at a traditional Guangdong-style residential complex located in central area of China's Macao Special Administrative Region. With the drama Banquet at the Zheng's being set right there, a group of young Macao drama performers have tried to bring audiences an …

Macao drama performers bring Chinese culture to the stage
2 years, 5 months ago

Macao drama performers bring Chinese culture to the stage

China Daily  

A drama about Zheng Guanying, a Chinese figure in the late Qing Dynasty over a century ago, has been staged at a traditional Guangdong-style residential complex located in central area of China's Macao Special Administrative Region. With the drama Banquet at the Zheng's being set right there, a group of young Macao drama performers have tried to bring audiences an …

Macao's young drama performers try to present Chinese culture in theater
2 years, 5 months ago

Macao's young drama performers try to present Chinese culture in theater

China Daily  

A drama about Zheng Guanying, a known Chinese figure in the late Qing Dynasty over a century ago has been staged at a traditional Guangdong-style residential complex located in central area of China's Macao Special Administrative Region. With the drama Banquet at the Zheng's being set right there, a group of young Macao drama performers has tried to bring audiences …

Macao's young drama performers try to present Chinese culture in theater
2 years, 5 months ago

Macao's young drama performers try to present Chinese culture in theater

China Daily  

A drama about Zheng Guanying, a known Chinese figure in the late Qing Dynasty over a century ago has been staged at a traditional Guangdong-style residential complex located in central area of China's Macao Special Administrative Region. With the drama Banquet at the Zheng's being set right there, a group of young Macao drama performers has tried to bring audiences …

Macao offers a menu of delight
2 years, 11 months ago

Macao offers a menu of delight

China Daily  

Foods featured in the documentary Crunch and Munch in Macao－Thai-style marinated lobster. However, a lesser-known fact is that around 90 percent of the region's fresh ingredients are transported from the Chinese mainland, with the "vegetable basket project"－a decadeslong program to improve food production and supplies－carried out in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Ma's routine, exemplifying the project's impact, is …

Macao offers a menu of delight
2 years, 11 months ago

Macao offers a menu of delight

China Daily  

Foods featured in the documentary Crunch and Munch in Macao－Thai-style marinated lobster. However, a lesser-known fact is that around 90 percent of the region's fresh ingredients are transported from the Chinese mainland, with the "vegetable basket project"－a decadeslong program to improve food production and supplies－carried out in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Ma's routine, exemplifying the project's impact, is …

Macao marks 21st return anniversary amid epidemic control
4 years ago

Macao marks 21st return anniversary amid epidemic control

China Daily  

Macao SAR Chief Executive Ho Iat-seng attends a reception to mark the 21st anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland on Dec 20, 2020. MACAO -- China's Macao Special Administrative Region held a series of events on Sunday to mark the 21st anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the establishment of the Macao SAR with epidemic control measures. …

Dynamic Macao business and trade fair ends in Qingdao
4 years, 1 month ago

Dynamic Macao business and trade fair ends in Qingdao

China Daily  

The three-day Dynamic Macao Business and Trade Fair in the eastern coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong province concluded on Nov 15. According to statistics from the organizing committee, the event attracted more than 60,000 visitors to the Qingdao International Convention and Exhibition Center, which had six special exhibition areas displaying gourmet food, specialties and the unique cultures of Macao and …

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