Macau Health Bureau (SSM) urges travellers to remain vigilant over hantavirus cases

The local Health Bureau (SSM) said in a statement last week that it is continuing to monitor developments surrounding a hantavirus outbreak linked to an Atlantic cruise ship, urging residents travelling overseas, particularly to South America, to strengthen personal hygiene and avoid contact with rodents and their excretions. The bureau said the advisory follows a notification released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday regarding confirmed hantavirus infections connected

May 18, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Philippine Consulate General in Macau spotlights ‘Baybayin’ to youngsters

Interview by Rui Pastorin         The Philippine Consulate General in Macau yesterday gathered youngsters to introduce them to, and spark their interest in “Baybayin”, an ancient, pre-colonial Philippine script. Held as part of the consulate’s activities commemorating the Philippines’ National Heritage Month, “Baybayin 101” marked the third time that they have hosted an event geared towards enabling participants to learn about the

May 18, 2026 | BY admin

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Macao Int’l Museum Day Carnival draws crowds with cultural activities

The “Macao International Museum Day Carnival 2026” brought 26 museums to Praça dos Lótus in Ilha Verde district yesterday, offering interactive games, workshops and performances to celebrate International Museum Day and promote cultural engagement within the community.The one-day annual event hosted by Macau’s museums featured a range of activities, including children’s Cantonese Opera performances, educational workshops and interactive booths, attracting residents and visitors

May 18, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Editorial: Xi-Trump summit – a fine example of China’s head-of-state diplomacy

Last week’s three-day Xi-Trump summit was a fine example of China’s head-of-state diplomacy (元首外交) – the “anchor” of its foreign policy meant as a stabilising force to provide certainty and stability to a turbulent global landscape.The visit included a formal nearly three-hour meeting between the two heads of state and their delegations at the Great Hall of the People and a welcome banquet addressed by both and a Chinese philosophy-laden visit to the Temple of Heaven.Moreover,

May 18, 2026 | BY admin

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Youngsters nurture bonds through sustained Sino-US exchanges

Analysis        SHANGHAI – At a Shanghai stadium, Chinese and American students squared off across ping-pong tables for a friendly match, where the rhythmic bounces of the ball alternated with shared laughter. The spirited rally has enabled the younger generation to engage with a history that predates them by decades.In 1971, a US table tennis team made a historic trip to China, marking the reopening of channels for friendly people-to-people exchanges

May 18, 2026 | BY admin

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China’s ancient encyclopedia strengthens cross-Strait cultural exchanges

Analysis        LANZHOU – In a climate-controlled repository in northwest China’s Gansu Province, Fung Ming-chu leaned toward a display case, her eyes fixed on a rare surviving set of ancient Chinese texts.For the former director of the Taipei Palace Museum, the moment carried the weight of decades.“My wish has finally come true,” Fung told Xinhua. After spending years guarding the Wenyuange copy, she has now seen with her own eyes all the

May 18, 2026 | BY admin

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Putin to pay state visit to China May 19-20

   BEIJING – At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to China from May 19 to 20, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced yesterday.  At the invitation of Xi, US President Donald Trump paid a state visit to China from May 13 to 15. -       Xinhua, MPD

May 17, 2026 | BY Xinhua, MPD

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Xi-Trump summit strengthens confidence in global economic recovery

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May 17, 2026 | BY Xinhua

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Xi cites philosophy of harmony to promote China-US coexistence

   BEIJING – The Temple of Heaven in the heart of Beijing has long stood as a symbol of the ancient Chinese belief in harmony between heaven and earth.   President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump on Thursday visited the more than 600-year-old architectural complex. Trump concluded his state visit to China and departed for Washington on Friday.   During their visit to the Temple of Heaven, Xi explained to Trump that in ancient times, state rituals were

May 17, 2026 | BY Xinhua

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China, US achieve positive outcomes in economic, trade consultations: MOC

   BEIJING - The Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said yesterday that China and the United States have achieved positive outcomes in economic and trade consultations.    When responding to media inquiries, a spokesperson of the ministry outlined five areas of initial outcomes achieved by the two countries' economic and trade teams during their recent consultations.   First, the two sides agreed to continue implementing outcomes reached in previous talks and formed

May 17, 2026 | BY Xinhua

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Briefing by Foreign Minister Wang Yi on China-US summit and common understandings

   BEIJING – At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, US President Donald J. Trump paid a state visit to China from May 13 to 15. On May 15, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi briefed the press on the China-US summit and the common understandings reached.   1. Chinese and American societies and the international community have been following US President Donald J. Trump's visit to

May 17, 2026 | BY Xinhua

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New vision charts course for China, US to get along: Xinhua

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May 16, 2026 | BY Xinhua

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Xi to pay state visit to US this autumn

   BEIJING – President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States in the autumn this year at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said yesterday.    Wang made the announcement when briefing the press on the just-concluded Xi-Trump meeting in Beijing.    He called on the two sides to work together to make thorough preparations for the interactions and exchanges between the two heads of state, foster a favorable

May 16, 2026 | BY Xinhua, MPD

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Wang Yi says Xi-Trump meeting fruitful

   BEIJING – The Chinese and US presidents had in-depth communication and achieved fruitful outcomes in their Beijing meeting, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said yesterday.   Wang made the remarks when he briefed the press on the meetings between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump during Trump's state visit to China from Wednesday to yesterday.    Their meeting included formal talks, a welcome banquet, a private meeting and a

May 16, 2026 | BY Xinhua, MPD

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