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 rolled back its “zero-COVID” strategy in early December is widely expected to boost its tourism-driven economy. Businesses are hoping the Lunar New Year holidays in late January will bring better luck for the territory of 672,000 people, a former Portuguese colony and the only place in China where casinos are legal. But I haven’t experienced that in Chinese-speaking places.” The surge of cases in China has prompted some people to go to Macao to get shots of the mRNA-based Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, which is not available in the mainland, the Chinese business news website Caixin reported last month. But he said Macao’s tourism officials have staged road shows in China during the pandemic, leveraging the scenic city’s location just across the border.

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Three things helping Macao go fast-forward
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4 days ago

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 …

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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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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4 days ago

Three things helping Macao go fast-forward

China Daily  

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
4 days, 19 hours ago

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

Associated Press  

MACAO — When Portugal returned its colony Macao to China in 1999, coffee shop owner Daniel Chao was a first grader living in a different world. “Leaving must come at a heavy price,” he said, adding that “it seems Macao isn’t exactly unlivable yet.” The ruling Communist Party’s agenda for Macao now holds sway, with city leaders often referring to …

Snapshots reveal city's diverse true spirit
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5 days ago

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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5 days ago

Snapshots reveal city's diverse true spirit

China Daily  

By Zhang Yi | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-19 07:56 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 …

Xi visits casino hub Macao to mark 25 years of its return to Chinese rule
5 days, 13 hours ago

Xi visits casino hub Macao to mark 25 years of its return to Chinese rule

Associated Press  

MACAO — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday began a three-day visit to Macao to mark the 25th anniversary of the casino city’s return to Chinese rule. Xi told reporters that Macao, a former Portuguese colony of 687,000 people, is “the pearl in the motherland’s palm.” “I believe that as long as we fully leverage the institutional advantages of ‘one …

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

Decoding a 25-year economic, social miracle

China Daily  

Tourists visit the Ruins of St. Paul's in Macao on Dec 17. By incorporating Macao-standard facilities and services, the project creates a seamless transition for Macao residents moving to Hengqin, said Duarte Alves, president of the general assembly of the Macanese Youth Association. "The project, paired with Hengqin's unique tax incentives and simplified procedures for cross-border business, will attract both …

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
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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
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6 days ago

Decoding a 25-year economic, social miracle

China Daily  

Tourists visit the Ruins of St. Paul's in Macao on Dec 17. By incorporating Macao-standard facilities and services, the project creates a seamless transition for Macao residents moving to Hengqin, said Duarte Alves, president of the general assembly of the Macanese Youth Association. "The project, paired with Hengqin's unique tax incentives and simplified procedures for cross-border business, will attract both …

Xi arrives in Macao for anniversary celebrations, inspection tour
6 days ago

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
6 days ago

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
6 days ago

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 …

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 …

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

Decoding a 25-year economic, social miracle

China Daily  

Tourists visit the Ruins of St. Paul's in Macao on Dec 17. By incorporating Macao-standard facilities and services, the project creates a seamless transition for Macao residents moving to Hengqin, said Duarte Alves, president of the general assembly of the Macanese Youth Association. "The project, paired with Hengqin's unique tax incentives and simplified procedures for cross-border business, will attract both …

Xi visits casino hub Macao to mark 25 years of its return to Chinese rule
6 days ago

Xi visits casino hub Macao to mark 25 years of its return to Chinese rule

LA Times  

China’s President Xi Jinping speaks upon his arrival at the airport in Macao on Wednesday ahead of celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the casino city’s return to Chinese rule. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday began a three-day visit to Macao to mark the 25th anniversary of the casino city’s return to Chinese rule. Xi told reporters that Macao, …

Macao diversifies its industrial structure
1 week, 6 days ago

Macao diversifies its industrial structure

China Daily  

Ho Iat-seng, chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region. Macao is no longer a city driven primarily by its casino gaming industry, as the special administrative region is making efforts to diversify its industrial structure to reduce reliance on a single industry, said Ho Iat-seng, chief executive of the Macao SAR, who will complete his term at the end …

Macao diversifies its industrial structure
1 week, 6 days ago

Macao diversifies its industrial structure

China Daily  

Ho Iat-seng, chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region. Macao is no longer a city driven primarily by its casino gaming industry, as the special administrative region is making efforts to diversify its industrial structure to reduce reliance on a single industry, said Ho Iat-seng, chief executive of the Macao SAR, who will complete his term at the end …

NBA returns to China with Macao playing host to preseason games
2 weeks, 4 days ago

NBA returns to China with Macao playing host to preseason games

China Daily  

The NBA is coming back to China for good with southern metropolis Macao to play host to a pair of preseason games next October that are expected to significantly boost sports tourism in the region. The NBA and its new partner Sands China Ltd announced on Friday that the Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns will play two preseason games …

HK, Macao visit restrictions eased
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

HK, Macao visit restrictions eased

China Daily  

Central authorities on Friday relaxed restrictions to allow residents in selected areas of Guangdong province to visit Hong Kong and Macao more frequently, just in time for the peak travel season. In 2009, the central government introduced a policy allowing Shenzhen residents to visit Hong Kong as often as desired within a one-year validity period as part of an initiative …

HK, Macao visit restrictions eased
3 weeks, 3 days ago

HK, Macao visit restrictions eased

China Daily  

Central authorities on Friday relaxed restrictions to allow residents in selected areas of Guangdong province to visit Hong Kong and Macao more frequently, just in time for the peak travel season. In 2009, the central government introduced a policy allowing Shenzhen residents to visit Hong Kong as often as desired within a one-year validity period as part of an initiative …

China's homegrown C919 aircraft makes debut in Macao SAR
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

China's homegrown C919 aircraft makes debut in Macao SAR

China Daily  

A C919 aircraft arrives at Macao International Airport in Macao, South China, Nov 7, 2024. Air China's B-919Y aircraft completed a flight to the Macao Special Administrative Region on Thursday, marking the first visit of China's homegrown C919 jetliner to Macao, as well as the inaugural flight since the delivery of the B-919Y aircraft. MACAO -- Air China's B-919Y aircraft …

China's homegrown C919 aircraft makes debut in Macao SAR
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China's homegrown C919 aircraft makes debut in Macao SAR

China Daily  

A C919 aircraft arrives at Macao International Airport in Macao, South China, Nov 7, 2024. Air China's B-919Y aircraft completed a flight to the Macao Special Administrative Region on Thursday, marking the first visit of China's homegrown C919 jetliner to Macao, as well as the inaugural flight since the delivery of the B-919Y aircraft. MACAO -- Air China's B-919Y aircraft …

Macao govt urged to propel Chinese modernization
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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 …

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 …

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 …

Hong Kong and Macao tour searches surge
1 year, 10 months ago

Hong Kong and Macao tour searches surge

China Daily  

Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong. Hong Kong and Macao tour searches tripled after the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council announced that the country will optimize its regulations on travel between the mainland and Hong Kong as well as Macao on Jan 8, domestic major online travel agency Trip.com Group reports. The agencies' group tours to …

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 …

Macau eases Covid-19 travel rules but tourism, casinos yet to rebound
1 year, 11 months ago

Macau eases Covid-19 travel rules but tourism, casinos yet to rebound

Hindustan Times  

Only a few tourists crisscrossed the wavy black and white paving of Macau's historic Senado Square on a recent weekday and many of the shops were shuttered. Macau eases Covid-19 travel rules but tourism, casinos yet to rebound 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 …

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 …

Macao sees tourism recovery during National Day holiday
2 years, 2 months ago

Macao sees tourism recovery during National Day holiday

China Daily  

People visit Ruins of St.Paul Cathedral in Macao, Oct 2, 2022.Macao saw a recovery in the tourism market during the National Day holiday thanks to its sound epidemic-containment situation and promotional festive events. China's Macao Special Administrative Region saw a recovery in the tourism market during the National Day holiday thanks to its sound epidemic-containment situation and promotional festive events. …

Macao sees tourism recovery during National Day holiday
2 years, 2 months ago

Macao sees tourism recovery during National Day holiday

China Daily  

People visit Ruins of St.Paul Cathedral in Macao, Oct 2, 2022.Macao saw a recovery in the tourism market during the National Day holiday thanks to its sound epidemic-containment situation and promotional festive events. China's Macao Special Administrative Region saw a recovery in the tourism market during the National Day holiday thanks to its sound epidemic-containment situation and promotional festive events. …

Macao extends lockdown to curb biggest COVID-19 outbreak
2 years, 5 months ago

Macao extends lockdown to curb biggest COVID-19 outbreak

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — The Chinese gambling enclave of Macao on Saturday extended its lockdown by five days as it grapples with the biggest outbreak of the coronavirus in over two years. As part of the lockdown, authorities have suspended dine-in services and ordered all residents to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary. The government also said in a separate …

Ningbo to resume flights to Macao
3 years, 3 months ago

Ningbo to resume flights to Macao

China Daily  

A plane operated by Air Macau. Ningbo in East China's Zhejiang province will resume all flights to the Macao Special Administrative Region from Sept 3. In addition, passengers from both Ningbo and Macao will continue to be exempted from quarantine as long as they test negative for COVID-19 negative nucleic acid tests valid within 48 hours before the flight. Ningbo …

Over 90,000 visitors recorded to Macao during Spring Festival holiday
3 years, 10 months ago

Over 90,000 visitors recorded to Macao during Spring Festival holiday

China Daily  

A total of 90,615 visitors arrived in Macao during the Spring Festival holiday from Feb 11 to 17, a drop of 65.3 percent year on year, the Macao Government Tourism Office said on Friday. However, on Feb 16 and 17, the number of mainland visitors entering the special administrative region rose 5.3 percent and 22.8 percent respectively year on year, …

Macao's tourism sector witnesses mild rebound during National Day holiday
4 years, 2 months ago

Macao's tourism sector witnesses mild rebound during National Day holiday

China Daily  

A fireworks show was presented in China's Macao Special Administrative Region on Oct 1, 2020 to celebrate the National Day. The tourism industry in China's Macao Special Administrative Region has welcomed the long-awaited mainland tourists during China's National Day holiday, although the tourists numbers and business performance from Thursday to Monday indicated this was a mild beginning of rebound. During …

Mainland to resume handling tourist endorsements to Macao
4 years, 4 months ago

Mainland to resume handling tourist endorsements to Macao

China Daily  

An overview of Macao, Aug 2, 2020. Exit and entry departments of China's public security organs will gradually resume the handling of Chinese mainland residents' tourist endorsements for individual or group tours to Macao, the National Immigration Administration said on Tuesday. According to a notice released by the NIA, residents of Zhuhai in South China's Guangdong province will be able …

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