Taiwan's DPP slammed for soliciting US support for separatist agenda

   BEIJING – A defense spokesperson has denounced today Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for intoxicating themselves with the illusion of soliciting US support for "Taiwan independence."   They willingly act as a pawn and betray the people of Taiwan, said Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, commenting on a recent statement from the DPP authorities claiming that the United States is unlikely to give up

March 14, 2025 | BY admin

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China's top legislator stresses firm action against "Taiwan independence" separatist activities, external interference

   BEIJING – China's top legislator Zhao Leji has today emphasized resolutely combating "Taiwan independence" separatist activities and curbing interference from external forces.   Zhao, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, made the remarks at a symposium in Beijing marking the 20th anniversary of the enforcement of the Anti-Secession Law.   Zhao, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of

March 14, 2025 | BY admin

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Gaming concessionaires generate 85.5 pct of Macau govt receipts in January

      Macau's six gaming concessionaires generated 85.5 percent of the local government's total receipts in January, the Financial Services Bureau (DSF) has announced.       According to a statement by the bureau earlier this week, the government's income from the gaming concessionaires stood at 7.189 billion patacas in January, down by 2.0 percent year on year. The government's income from gaming concession payments - gross gaming revenue

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Sands China launches illustrated booklet on Rua das Estalagens

Integrated resort operator Sands China has launched a bilingual (Chinese and English) booklet entitled “In Search of Its Roots – An Illustrated History of Rua das Estalagens”.The company announced the launch in a statement on Wednesday.The publication, produced in partnership with the Macau Artist Society, was authored by Siguo Chen and Illustrated by Shirley Lu. The statement said that the book, which also had other contributors for design, photographs and printing, is aimed at

March 14, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Outdoor skatepark to open at Lisboeta

LISBOETA SKATEPARK will have its soft opening tomorrow at the Lisboeta Macau H853 Outdoor Event Space in Cotai, marking the introduction of Macau’s first outdoor extreme sports facility within the integrated resort, according to a statement provided by the hotel and entertainment complex.The park is managed by the Macau Skateboarding Sports Culture and Development General Association (MSSCDGA), a collective of four skateboarding associations, including the Macau Association of Skateboarding

March 14, 2025 | BY Kristina Vallestereos

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Sam vows targeted approach in improving residents’ well-being

The Liaison Office in Macau yesterday held a briefing session about the spirit of this year’s “two sessions”, during which Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai pledged that his government will adopt a more targeted approach to improving residents’ well-being, while Liaison Office Director Zheng Xincong raised three points concerning the national and local development.Yesterday’s 1½-hour briefing session hosted by the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macau Special

March 14, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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Wushu event to take place over weekend: SJM

SJM Resorts said in a statement on Wednesday that the two-day “The 5th Greater Bay Area Martial Arts Scholar Championship and The 1st Asia Pacific Chinese Wushu Cultural Festival” are slated to take place over the weekend.The event, held at the Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Centre, is title-sponsored by the integrated resort operator and co-organised with the Hong Kong Tai Chi Youth Charitable Foundation and the Macao Institute of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts.The statement

March 14, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Repair work for water pipe burst at Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen in Taipa completed

[The Macao Water Supply Company Limited] Macao Water completed the repair work on the burst pipe at Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen in Taipa around 5:30 p.m. yesterday and normal water supply is gradually being restored. For enquiries, customers may contact the Customer Hotline at 2822 0088.

March 14, 2025 | BY admin

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GEG title-sponsors ‘PGA Tour Dreams, Macau’

Integrated resort operator Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) said in a statement yesterday that training for its title-sponsored “Galaxy Entertainment Group Presents: PGA Tour Dreams, Macau” has recently kicked off at the Macau Anglican College and Escola Oficial de Seac Pai Van.The programme is organised in conjunction the Macau Professional Golfers Association (MPGA). It is designed for students aged six to 12, while physical education (PE) teachers from participating schools are also set

March 14, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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17th MICHELIN Guide HK & Macau awards 19 Macau restaurants, incl 4 newcomers

The 17th edition of the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau took place yesterday at Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP) in Cotai, with Macau seeing one restaurant promoted to two-MICHELIN stars, while four restaurants were each awarded one MICHELIN star for the first time.There were a total of 95 restaurants recognised with MICHELIN stars in yesterday’s ceremony, 19 of which are in Macau. Chef Tam’s Seasons at Wynn Palace was this year promoted to two MICHELIN stars, while Macau’s four new

March 14, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Fantasia shows 17 artistic expressions from Huaqiao University grads

The “17 Art Languages” exhibition is currently being held on the top floor of 10 Fantasia Gallery, showcasing the artistic expressions of 17 master’s degree graduates from Huaqiao University’s School of Fine Arts*. The exhibition, which runs until March 29, aims to explore the complex emotions and their understandings of life through art, according to the statement.The exhibition officially opened on March 8. It highlights a variety of styles and themes, with each artist

March 14, 2025 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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Toxic tariff policy heralds US recession and greater uncertainty for world trade

China Daily Editorial        It is Washington’s firm belief that the United States only stands to win in the tariff war it is waging against the rest of the world. That has made it addicted to weaponizing tariffs in a bid to “make America great again”.But that conviction is nothing but wishful thinking, as in the interconnected world no economy can sustain its growth by inflicting pain on others, as evidenced by the boomerang effects the tariff war has had on the US

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Fairness and respect is the guidance to talks

China Daily Editorial        A question a Western media outlet threw at Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning in a recent news conference clearly indicates how some in the West underestimate China’s resolve to safeguard its core interest in the tariff war the US administration is waging against it.“We have sources telling us that Chinese officials are having difficulty getting guidance from the US side on how to stop President Trump from increasing tariffs. Can

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Chinese researchers plan to create ‘digital kidney’

Analysis        BEIJING – Researchers from Peking University have launched the “Kidney Imageomics Project” to develop a “digital kidney” – a comprehensive digital atlas of the organ – using multi-modal imaging technology and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms.This “digital kidney” will enhance the visualization of kidney disease mechanisms, paving the way for more precise diagnoses, the development of new medicines, and targeted treatments.The absence

March 14, 2025 | BY admin

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