The power of reading as a bridge to knowledge, culture and development

China Daily Editorial        Regardless of whether it is via digital screens or printed pages, the act of reading remains a timeless and universal pursuit that has the ability to expand horizons, deepen understanding of the world, and foster empathy and compassion.In China, the government promotes reading as a means to build a more educated, innovative and morally cultivated society. To facilitate the act of reading, a government regulation on promoting nationwide reading,

April 23, 2026 | BY admin

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Dangerous agenda behind Japan’s move to lift ban on lethal arms exports

Commentary        TOKYO – In another step down the dangerous path of remilitarization, the Japanese government on Tuesday officially revised the “three principles on transfer of defense equipment and technology” and their implementation guidelines to allow overseas sales of weapons, including those with lethal capabilities.The latest decision marks more than a policy adjustment. It reflects Japan’s right-wing forces’ long and incremental scheme to cast off the dual

April 23, 2026 | BY admin

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Li Qiang meets Mozambican president

   BEIJING – China will help Mozambique extend its industrial chains, increase added value and better turn its resource advantages into development momentum,  Premier Li Qiang said yesterday.   Li made the remarks when meeting with President of the Republic of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapo, who is on a state visit to China.   China stands ready to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Mozambique, steadily expand the scale of bilateral

April 22, 2026 | BY Xinhua

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China, Mozambique upgrade ties as Xi, Chapo hold talks

   BEIJING – President Xi Jinping and Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo held talks in Beijing yesterday, and the two heads of state agreed to upgrade bilateral ties to a China-Mozambique community with a shared future in the new era.   Noting that the time-honored friendship between China and Mozambique has set an example for China-Africa relations and South-South cooperation, Xi said that under the new circumstances, deepening China-Mozambique friendly

April 22, 2026 | BY Xinhua

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Macau CE Sam Hou Fai, Portuguese president vow closer ties

CE also meets Portuguese PM, Speaker, and Chief JudgeMacau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai, who yesterday was on the last day of his four-day working visit to Portugal, paid a courtesy call on President António José Seguro in Lisbon yesterday morning, where both sides exchanged views on topics such as advancing high-quality cooperation between Macau and Portugal in areas such as trade, culture, education, and tourism, and supporting Macau in better playing its

April 22, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) orders takeaway shop to stop selling ‘problematic’ shrimp

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has ordered a takeaway shop in the Areia Preta district to stop selling a “problematic” marinated raw shrimp dish after a sample was found to contain excessive levels of bacteria, according to a statement by the bureau yesterday. The statement said that a routine food inspection detected an excessive amount of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in a sample of “Chaozhou-style marinated raw shrimp”.The affected sample was collected from the takeaway shop

April 22, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau's 10 Fantasia gallery exhibition celebrates 70th anniversary of Leslie Cheung’s birth

Interview by William Chan        10 Fantasia Gallery, located on Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro, is presenting a thematic exhibition that translates the life, art, and enduring legacy of legendary Hong Kong Cantopop and cinematic icon Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing (張國榮) into a multi-faceted showcase of collective memory.Commemorating what would have been the 70th birthday of the late superstar, affectionately known in Cantonese as “Gor Gor” (“Elder Brother”), the

April 22, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau's Bosco Youth Service Network calls for expanded mental health support

Judiciary Police (PJ) Director Sit Chong Meng told reporters at the PJ’s headquarters in Zape earlier this year that its Youth Concern Section had received a total of 250 requests for assistance last year, representing an increase of 64.5 percent compared to 2024. Sit said that most of these cases involved self-harm among students and expressed the hope that schools and parents would pay closer attention to the emotional well-being of young people.In the wake of Sit’s remarks, the Post

April 22, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau ferry operators to hike fares from Saturday

Hong Kong-based TurboJET and Cotai Water Jet have announced in separate statements that the fares for their ferry routes between Hong Kong and Macau will rise from this Saturday.According to the statements, due to the recent steep rise in fuel prices, coupled with sustained increases in the cost of goods, both companies have received approval from the Macau government to adjust their fares.TurboJET offers four classes of travel: Economy Class, Super Class, Premier Grand Class, and Premier VIP

April 22, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Spring book & culture fest promotes Macau's reading culture

The 10-day “2026 Spring Book and Culture Festival” is underway at Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion, striving to promote Macau’s reading culture with a wide selection of books and cultural activities. The bookfair features around 50 exhibitors and more than 50,000 books, with over 20 sideline events scheduled throughout the period.The festival, which kicked off on Friday, is hosted by the Macau Publishing Association. The majority of books on display are in Chinese, though English

April 22, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau's Dream Sexagenarian Restaurant highlights seniors’ employability

Interview by Rui Pastorin         A cha chaan teng (tea restaurant) called “Dream Sexagenarian Restaurant of the Macau Special Olympics” quietly sits on Rua de Inácio Baptista (鵝眉街).A non-profit social service launched in 2022 by the Macau Special Olympics (MSO), the establishment is one of the few restaurants* that mainly employs seniors. It serves various local dishes, along with daily lunch sets such as those prepared according to the Chinese 24-Solar

April 22, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau int'l airport adds 3 local takeaway outlets

Food and beverage takeaways from local brands “Your Tea”, “SerrDura” and “MACOW Bread House” are now available in the airside area of the local airport’s North Mezzanine Level of the Passenger Terminal Building, the Macau International Airport (MIA) said in a statement yesterday. The takeaway services have been available since Monday, bringing in the brands through an invitation for application process. The statement said that Macau International Airport Company Limited

April 22, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau CE Sam Hou Fai meets Portuguese ministers of justice, economy & territorial cohesion

Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai, who yesterday was on the third day of his four-day working visit to Portugal, separately met with two ministers in Lisbon yesterday, according to reports from Macau news media covering Sam’s working visit.Sam visited the Ministry of Justice yesterday morning (local time) where he met with Minister of Justice Rita Júdice. Both exchanged views on judicial and legal matters concerning both sides.Afterwards, Sam visited the

April 21, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Oxfam rice event marks 15th year in Macau, calls to support smallholders

The annual Oxfam Rice Event 2026 will take place on May 16-17 across Macau, marking its 15th anniversary, with organisers urging the public to support smallholders affected by climate change. During a press conference held yesterday at the Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Centre in Sai Van, Oxfam Hong Kong introduced this year’s campaign under the theme “Empower Smallholder Farmers. Change Lives with an Oxfam Rice Packet”.The initiative aims to raise funds through the sale of

April 21, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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