‘Very bad’ air quality to continue in Macau today: observatory

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) said in a statement last night that Macau was expected to remain affected by “very bad” air quality or even a “severe level” of air quality today due to the continued influence of dusty weather associated with a northeast monsoon.According to yesterday’s announcements by the observatory, Macau was affected by very bad air quality and even a severe level of air quality throughout different times yesterday due to the dusty weather

April 14, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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Sam to deliver his first policy address, answer media questions today

The Government Information Bureau (GCS) reminded the public in a statement yesterday that Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai will deliver his first policy address during a plenary session of the Legislative Assembly (AL) in its hemicycle starting at 3 p.m. today, after which he will answer questions about his 2025 Policy Address during a press conference at the nearby Government Headquarters scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m.Sam will answer questions from lawmakers about his policy address tomorrow in

April 14, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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MGTO axes post-quake travel alert for Thailand

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) said in a statement on Friday that it has cancelled its travel alert for Thailand, noting that the kingdom’s “security” situation is stable again.A Travel Alert - Level 1 was issued for Thailand after the deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar on March 28. The disaster had also led to fatalities and some property damage in Thailand, in Bangkok in particular, a popular destination for Macau residents.The MGTO statement urged Macau residents

April 14, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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IC calls for exhibition proposals for ‘Local Curatorial Project’

The “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025” is scheduled to take place this summer, with the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) issuing an open call for submissions for the “Local Curatorial Project,” a key programme within Art Macao 2025 and the “Preliminary Selection for the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia – Collateral Event from Macau, China”.Exhibition proposals can be submitted until the afternoon of May 6, with selected submissions to be

April 14, 2025 | BY Adrian Vallesteros

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SJM debuts ‘The Adventures of ALICE @ Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau’

SJM Resorts unveiled its residency show “The Adventures of ALICE @ Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau” on Saturday at Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP), featuring two opening-day performances, the company said in a statement on that day.The statement noted that the reimagined ballet was created in conjunction with Hong Kong Ballet (HKB) Artistic Director Septime Webre, who choreographed and directed the production. It was inspired by his 2018 ballet “ALICE (in wonderland)”, which debuted in Hong

April 14, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Week-long ITTF table tennis matches start today

The week-long International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Men’s and Women’s World Cup Macao 2025 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) starts today, kicking off with top paddlers playing round-robin games.A draw ceremony for the ITTF-sanctioned competition, which made its Macau debut last year, was held yesterday afternoon at the Galaxy International Convention Centre (GICC) in Cotai.Comprising 96 players, with 48 players each in the men’s and women’s categories, the matches

April 14, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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China Int’l Consumer Products Expo unveils tech-driven future

Analysis        HAIKOU – A seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies into daily life is taking center stage at the ongoing fifth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou City, painting a vivid picture of a smarter, more interconnected future.Slated from April 13 to 18, this year’s expo features dedicated exhibition zones for groundbreaking innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) and low-altitude economy for the first time.Tech giants like

April 14, 2025 | BY admin

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Xi says China ‘not afraid of unreasonable suppression’

There are no winners in a tariff war and China is not afraid of unreasonable suppression, President Xi Jinping said on Friday, calling on the European Union to work with China to jointly resist unilateral bullying.Xi made the remarks during a meeting in Beijing with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, the first time the Chinese leader has spoken in public on the tariff war launched by the United States on April 2.There is no winner in a tariff war and going against the world ultimately

April 14, 2025 | BY Cao Desheng

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Chinese, Spanish leaders pledge to enhance ties, safeguard free trade

   BEIJING – President Xi Jinping and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met in Beijing today, pledging to build stronger ties and calling for safeguarding the international trade order.   China stands ready to work with Spain to build a more strategically resilient and dynamic comprehensive strategic partnership, Xi told Sánchez.   Noting that this year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and

April 11, 2025 | BY admin

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If US wants dialogue, it must stop reckless actions: FM spokesperson

   BEIJING – If the United States truly wants to resolve issues through dialogue and negotiation, it must cease its maximum pressure tactics and reckless actions, foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said today.   Lin's remarks came in response to a media query at a regular press briefing.   Lin said that China has made clear its solemn position on the issue of tariffs multiple times. "There are no winners in tariff wars or trade wars. China does not

April 11, 2025 | BY admin

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China raises additional tariffs to 125 pct on US imports

   BEIJING – China will raise the additional tariffs on products imported from the United States to 125 percent, effective from tomorrow, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council  announced today.   The announcement follows the US move to raise the "reciprocal tariffs" on Chinese imports to 125 percent. The commission said the US imposition of excessively high tariffs on China seriously violates international economic and trade rules, goes against

April 11, 2025 | BY admin

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China not to flinch when trade, tariff war comes: FM spokesperson

BEIJING – China does not want to fight trade and tariff wars, but will not flinch when a trade and tariff war comes, foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a press briefing in Beijing yesterday after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose more tariffs on imported Chinese products.In response to a related query at a daily press briefing, Lin said that taking necessary countermeasures against US bullying is not only about protecting China’s sovereignty, security and development

April 11, 2025 | BY admin

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Govt urges residents to stay vigilant against measles

The Macau Health Bureau (SSM) is again urging all those who have no immunity against measles to get vaccinated as soon as possible considering the latest developments in the spread of the disease in various countries in the world.An SSM statement on Wednesday night noted that since early this year, measles cases have been on the rise in various countries worldwide.The statement noted that according to its official data, the United States has so far recorded over 600 measles cases this year, an

April 11, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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UM lowers 2025 GDP growth forecast to 6.8 pct

The University of Macau (UM) announced yesterday that it has lowered its forecast for Macau’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 6.8 percent after considering the possibility of reduced spending power of visitors to Macau including those from the mainland due to the adverse impact of the United States’ recent tariff hikes, targeting virtually every country around the world, on the global economy.The public university announced its revised 2025 economic forecast in a statement

April 11, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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