Editorial: When benevolence and justice are not practised, the position of strength shifts

China’s seasoned Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s press conference on the sidelines of the “two sessions” in Beijing on March 8 proved his deep wit and predilection for metaphors and aphorisms once again. His annual press conference at the Great Hall of the People during the concurrent sessions of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) has, for over a decade, become a “must-study” for me –and

March 16, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau’s 1st ‘Na Tcha Cultural Festival’ slated for September

Macau’s Na Tcha Temple Association hosted its annual Spring Festival blessing ceremony on Saturday, announcing that Macau’s first “Na Tcha Cultural Festival” will be hosted in mid-September.The association’s president, Ip Tat, told the Post on Saturday that through the traditional Na Tcha customs and beliefs, they prayed for world peace, the nation’s prosperity and the well-being of Macau residents.According to Ip, this year’s “Birthday of Prince Na Tcha and the upcoming 27th

March 16, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau's USJ Int’l Cultural Carnival brings different cultures to Ilha Verde campus

The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) hosted its International Cultural Carnival on Saturday, transforming the Ilha Verde Campus into a vibrant gathering of cultures from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Organised by students and staff representing more than 50 nationalities, the event offered the public a glimpse into the university’s multicultural community.The afternoon kicked off with a grand parade, as students and staff carrying their national flags wound through the campus courtyard. What followed

March 16, 2026 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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Brands & products expo aims to promote Zhongshan products in Macau: Zhongshan vice mayor

The two-day brands and products expo, called “Guangdong Goods with Global Reach, Zhongshan Products in Macau” concluded yesterday in Praça do Tap Siac (塔石廣場), with the aim of promoting Zhongshan products in Macau. Zhou Zuode, vice-mayor of the People’s Government of Zhongshan Municipality, said in a speech on Saturday the fair’s objective was to serve as a starting point for continuously deepening comprehensive cooperation between Zhongshan and Macau in areas such as

March 16, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Zhuhai's Gongbei Customs seizes 41 items of clothing at Qingmao Port

Zhuhai’s Gongbei Customs announced in a statement on Saturday that its officers seized 41 articles of clothing on Wednesday at the Macau-Zhuhai Qingmao pedestrian checkpoint.According to the statement, on that day, customs officers at the checkpoint’s arrival hall noticed a female traveller who entered the Chinese mainland through the “green channel” behaving abnormally during the routine X-ray of her luggage, because of which they intercepted her for inspection.The statement said that

March 16, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Over 10,000 lifts’ declaration due to expire this quarter: Macau Lands and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU)

The Lands and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) said in a statement yesterday that over 10,000 approved lift inspection declarations are due to expire this quarter.The statement said that according to the official “Lift Safety Regulation”, lifting equipment must be inspected at least once a year and can only be used after obtaining an “Approved Lift Inspection Declaration”. The bureau urged each lift’s responsible person to promptly instruct the respective maintenance entity to

March 16, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Lu Jian meets local poets & writers at Macau's Casa Garden

The 15th Macau Literary Festival –The Script Road concluded yesterday in Casa Garden, with a wide-ranging programme of literature, films, art, and music.Poets and writers gathered at Casa Garden on Friday for the talk “Verses in Transit”, where visiting poet Lu Jian from the Chinese mainland met local writers and poets to discuss the relationship between travel, culture and poetic creation as part of the city’s Literary Festival activities.The talk was moderated by local poet Yao Feng,

March 16, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau Health Bureau reports scrub typhus case

The Health Bureau (SSM) announced in a statement on Saturday a case of scrub typhus, the first recorded in Macau this year.According to the bureau, the patient is a 31-year-old male resident. He first noticed a small black spot on his left thigh late last month, accompanied by a localised rash. On March 6, he developed fever, headache and muscle pain, followed by a full-body rash the next day.The patient initially sought medical treatment at a local hospital but his symptoms did not improve,

March 16, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Ieong U Fan, 13, wins ‘Cultural Affairs Bureau Prize’ in Macau

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) presented special prizes for the 43rd Macao Young Musicians Competition during an awards ceremony held recently, according to a statement by the bureau on Friday.The ceremony on February 26 took place at the Cultural Affairs Bureau Building in Praça do Tap Siac, where 13-year-old Ieong U Fan received the “Cultural Affairs Bureau Prize”, while 11-year-old Ngai Ieok Ham was awarded the “Best Performance in Intermediate Category” prize, the statement

March 16, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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15th Macau Literary festival concludes 11-day programme

The 15th Macau Literary Festival –The Script Road marked its final day yesterday, ending the eleven-day run of an extensive programme.Concluding the events yesterday was the poetry session “Final Verses” at Casa Garden, bringing together local poets and guests for the festival’s closing act. Award-winning Colombian-American poet Carlos Andrés Gómez, who is also an actor and writer, kicked off the session, which was a multi-lingual one that broke boundaries between languages through

March 16, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Vice Premier He Lifeng to lead delegation to France for trade talks with US on March 14-17

   BEIJING – Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, will lead a delegation to France to hold economic and trade talks with the United States from today to next Tuesday, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) announced yesterday.    A ministry spokesperson said in a statement that guided by the important consensuses reached between the heads of state of the two countries during their meeting in Busan,

March 14, 2026 | BY Xinhua, MPD

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CE Sam Hou Fai: 15th Five-Year Plan offers Macau fresh and major development opportunities

    Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Executive Sam Hou Fai said today that this year’s “two sessions” carried great significance, serving as a bridge between the past and the future, with the adoption of the outline of the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan providing Macau with new and major development opportunities.Sam made the remarks during a briefing to promote policies and aspirations outlined in the concluded “two sessions” in Beijing yesterday. Those were the

March 13, 2026 | BY GCS, MPD

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2026 Macau Int’l Parade set for March 29, with over 60 troupes

The 2026 Macau International Parade will be held on Sunday, March 29, featuring a total of 1,600 performers from nearly 50 local troupes and over 10 from around the world, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced during a press conference yesterday.As in previous years, this year’s parade will set off from the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ruins of St. Paul’s and conclude in Praça do Lago Sai Van (Sai Van Lake Square).This year, the parade is organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau in

March 13, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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13 residents lose 3.27 million in ‘customer service’ scams: Macau police

The Judiciary Police (PJ) issued a warning yesterday about 13 residents who fell victim in separate “customer service” scams, losing around 3.27 million patacas in total. The Judiciary Police reminded the public to be wary of the scams.Between March 9 and yesterday, the statement said, the Judiciary Police received multiple reports from citizens that they had received fraudulent phone calls or text messages from scammers impersonating customer service representatives of various major

March 13, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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