Macau, a Portuguese-run enclave an hour away by ferry, got an airport only two years ago. It has just built its first skyscraper — the 40-story headquarters for the Bank of China. Hong Kong ...
A former Portuguese colony, Macau was reclaimed 25 years ago by China and declared a special administrative zone, part of the mainland but with some independence. Beijing agreed to mostly keep its ...
Following the end of 442 years of Portuguese rule, Macau's fortunes have risen in lockstep with China's economic growth. It is the only place in China where casino gambling is permitted and has ...
Before the Portuguese flag came down ... with a different way of life," he said, adding that Macau must convince China of its usefulness. Fernandes, whose plays are performed three nights a ...
Xi's remarks came a day before the former Portuguese colony marks the 25th anniversary of its handover to China under a "One Country, Two Systems" framework. In 25 years of Chinese rule ...
Xi's trip to the world's biggest gambling hub is his third as president, during which he will attend the inauguration of the territory's new chief executive, elected in October ...
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Macau on Wednesday ... 25 years of Beijing rule. The former Portuguese colony was handed over to China on December 20, 1999, under the "One Country ...
capping off a three-day visit as the former Portuguese colony marks 25 years since being returned to China. Sam, who served as president of Macau's apex court since the 1999 handover, was the sole ...