Chinese, Peruvian leaders inaugurate new megaport, boosting Latin America's trade links

   LIMA – Visiting President Xi Jinping yesterday inaugurated with Peruvian President Dina Boluarte a megaport, marking a milestone in China-Peru cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).   As a flagship BRI project, the Chancay Port is set to enhance trade efficiency between Peru and Asia, cutting shipping time to China to 23 days and reducing logistics costs by at least 20 percent.   Situated approximately 80 km north of the capital Lima on the

November 15, 2024 | BY admin

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Govt urges 40-year-olds to start getting blood-sugar tests every 3 years

The “Macau Health Survey 2016” shows that nearly 20 percent of local senior citizens aged 65 and above live with diabetes, whilst the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimates that the number of people living with diabetes worldwide will rise from 537 million now to 783 million in 2045, in response to which the Health Bureau (SSM) is urging locals who have reached the age of 40 to start undergoing blood-sugar tests every three years.According to previous statements by the bureau,

November 15, 2024 | BY Yuki Lei

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At least 9 males infected with HIV in Jan-Sept: Health Bureau

In the first three quarters of this year, nine locals, all males, informed the Health Bureau (SSM) about their HIV infection, with eight of them having been infected via homosexual or bisexual contact, while one of the patients’ infection route is unknown.According to an SSM statement yesterday, all the cases have been referred to the public Conde de São Januário Hospital Centre for follow-up treatment.The Commission on HIV Infection and AIDS, consisting of the Health Bureau, Social Welfare

November 15, 2024 | BY Yuki Lei

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2024-2025 seasonal flu jabs for all from Monday

Starting Monday, residents can get their annual influenza vaccination free of charge at local health centres or health stations, the Health Bureau (SSM) announced in a statement yesterday.According to the statement, the 2024-2025 Influenza Vaccination Programme has completed vaccinating more than 109,00 people at high risk of influenza between September 23 to Wednesday. In order to further expand the immunity barrier for the community, the bureau will provide the existing influenza vaccine for

November 15, 2024 | BY Ginnie Liang

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284 hillside slopes pose safety risks: govt

A total of 284 hillside slopes were classified as posing safety risks to the public as of the end of last month, five more than at the end of last year, the Public Works Bureau (DSOP) said in a statement on Wednesday.However, according to the statement, no slope was classified as posing a high safety risk at the end of last month, while there was one at the end of last year.The government divides the city’s slopes into three categories in terms of their safety risk, namely low, medium and

November 15, 2024 | BY Tony Wong

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Outgoing govt’s budget bill proposes continuation of cash handout next year

The outgoing government has submitted its 2025 budget bill to the Legislative Assembly (AL), according to which it expects to run a budget surplus of 7.7 billion patacas and proposes to continue with a raft of social benefits and welfare measures including its annual cash handout for permanent and non-permanent residents. Outgoing Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng will present his government’s work summary for this year as well as its brief proposal for next year’s budget to lawmakers during

November 15, 2024 | BY Tony Wong

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Police bust currency exchange gang, involving HK$5 million

In the wake of a new law criminalising illegal currency exchange dealers that took effect late last month, the Judiciary Police (PJ) on Wednesday uncovered the case of a gang exchanging gambling chips into yuan for gamblers at casinos and their adjacent facilities in Cotai, involving a total amount of about HK$5 million.Announcing details of the case during a special press conference yesterday, PJ spokesman Ho Wai Lok noted that the gang, consisting of four members – three males and a female

November 15, 2024 | BY Yuki Lei

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MGP spectators power through rough weather: vox pop

Interview by Rui Pastorin        Dark skies and rain did not stop spectators showing up to watch yesterday’s practice and qualifying races of the 71st Macau Grand Prix (MGP), which kicked off yesterday.The first day of the four-day event saw crashes in its different races, while yesterday morning’s 56th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix free practice was cancelled* due to the wet track and bad weather conditions. Still, there was excitement among spectators yesterday.“I

November 15, 2024 | BY admin

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Poly MGM Museum hopes visitors can learn more about Macau’s cultural connotations: Pansy Ho

MGM China Holdings Limited Chairperson & Executive Director Pansy Ho Chiu King said yesterday she hoped that cooperation with Poly Culture and MGM to present the Poly MGM Museum will enable more visitors to Macau to learn more about the special administrative region’s cultural connotations.Ho made the remarks during a group interview at the press conference at MGM MACAU in Nape yesterday, on the eve of the opening of the museum today.Ho said that as one of Macau’s important economic

November 15, 2024 | BY Ginnie Liang

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Tap Siac Craft Market kicks off

The Tap Siac Craft Autumn Market kicked off yesterday at 6 p.m. in Praça do Tap Seac, and will be held on two weekends, from yesterday to Sunday, and from November 21 to 24.“Tap Siac” is the bureau’s alternate spelling of “Tap Seac”.This year’s event will feature over 220 handicraft and creative gastronomy stalls, 64 creative handicraft workshops and a total of 47 music performances.Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) Acting President Cheang Kai Meng said during yesterday’s opening

November 15, 2024 | BY Ginnie Liang

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71st Macau Grand Prix kicks off braving soggy weather

 Photos taken by Rui Pastorin during yesterday's practice and qualifying races of the Macau Grand Prix (MGP) Photos taken yesterday by Rui Pastorin

November 15, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Autonomy serves Australia’s interests best

China Daily Editorial        This is a time of unprecedented geopolitical complexity and uncertainty, fresh after the incumbent US administration tried so hard to revive traditional alliances and partnerships. But recalibrating bilateral relations in light of a retrogressive US foreign policy and repositioning themselves on the global stage relative to the US’ anticipated policy reversals will be an inevitable balancing act for every US ally and partner.This certainly will

November 15, 2024 | BY admin

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‘Chip war’ disturbs global industry and supply chains leaving no party unscathed

China Daily Editorial        TSMC and Samsung face new US restrictions on exports of advanced chips to the Chinese mainland. And Tokyo Electron and ASML have been also subject to mounting US pressure to plug all the loopholes in the ban on exports of their high-end chipmaking equipment to the Chinese mainland.Although the ramping up of the Joe Biden administration’s “chip war” was initiated at the height of the US presidential election, the latest pressure applied

November 15, 2024 | BY admin

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‘Govt strengthening efforts to improve sci-tech innovation system’: Ho

Chaired by Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng, the government-appointed Science and Technology Committee held its annual plenary meeting yesterday at the World Trade Centre Macau (WTCM) in Nape, during which 13 fellow members put forward more than 70 written opinions on promoting the development of sci-tech, deepening cooperation between colleges and enterprises, facilitating the acquisition and cultivation of scientific and technological talents, and strengthening the ties between Macau and

November 14, 2024 | BY Yuki Lei

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