Q&A on China’s ‘One Country, Two Systems’ policy

Analysis        As China prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of Macau ‘s return to the motherland tomorrow, the city stands as a testament to the success of the “One Country, Two Systems” policy.Macau and its neighbor Hong Kong are China’s two special administrative regions (SARs) governed under this policy since the Chinese government resumed its exercise of sovereignty over them following long periods of Portuguese and British colonial rule.So what exactly is

December 19, 2024 | BY admin

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Leading Macau to greater success of ‘One Country, Two Systems’

Analysis        In 2012, shortly after becoming general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Xi Jinping visited Guangdong Province. One stop on this trip was Hengqin, a place that was not so well-known back then but has since gained much spotlight.Hengqin is an island in the city of Zhuhai, adjacent to Macau. Xi urged exploring innovative cooperation models between Hengqin and Macau  to contribute to the latter’s long-term prosperity and

December 19, 2024 | BY admin

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Ambulances with Chinese mainland, Macau plates ready for service

GUANGZHOU – Zhuhai, which abuts Macau, is set to enhance cross-border emergency medical services with the imminent deployment of four ambulances equipped with dual Guangdong-Macau license plates.These ambulances are awaiting final sign-off before they can be put into operation, which will largely streamline the process of transferring critically ill patients between Zhuhai and Macau, according to the pre-hospital emergency care branch of Zhuhai’s medical association.To deepen the

December 19, 2024 | BY admin

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Outlook rosy as SAR diversifies its economy

Macao’s push to break free from its casino-dependent economy paints a rosy picture for the young generation’s aspirations for careers in areas such as scientific research, technology, arts and tourism.As the city marks its 25th Anniversary tomorrow as a special administrative region (SAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), its economic transformation is opening doors that were once inconceivable for residents.Tang Chi-pui, a 38-year-old assistant professor at Macau University of

December 19, 2024 | BY Zhang Tianyuan

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Hengqin announces nation’s first commercial mediation regulations, effective Jan 1

The Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin has unveiled this week the nation’s first commercial mediation regulations, which will come into effect on January 1, 2025.The regulations, which were announced on Monday, aim to address challenges in the development of commercial mediation and seek to improve the legal framework for commercial mediation, making it more adaptable to market needs.As Hengqin’s economy becomes increasingly internationalized, commercial mediation is

December 19, 2024 | BY Zeng Xiangxing

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Govt to hold countdown gigs in Macau & Taipa on Dec 31

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a statement yesterday that it will host countdown concerts in Sai Van Lake Square and at Taipa Houses on December 31 simultaneously, featuring famous Hong Kong singers George Lam (林子祥), Sally Yeh (葉蒨文) and Johnny Yip (葉振棠), as well as a number of local artists and bands.The event will be co-hosted by the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) and the local public broadcaster TDM,From 10 p.m. to 12:10

December 19, 2024 | BY Ginnie Liang

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Fireworks to celebrate 25th Anniversary of Macau’s return on Christmas Day

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has announced that a 15-minute firework display will be held next Wednesday, i.e., Christmas Day, with the theme of the 25th Anniversary of Macau’s return to the motherland and the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC).Taking place off Macau Tower, the themed firework display, featuring the illustration of the numbers “75” and “25”, a five-pointed star, a Chinese knot, concentric circles and a rainbow

December 19, 2024 | BY Yuki Lei

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Wealthy, tasty, shiny! Macau ‘s success in facts and figures

Analysis        There are few places where luxury hotels and Michelin-star restaurants are common sights, where roaring race cars and elite-level sports are nothing out of the ordinary, where Portuguese fado and Chinese opera meet, and where top-performing students and high-tech research achievements are frequent news items.These rarities are the reality in Macau – a rich, exciting and colorful special administrative region (SAR) in China. As the city gears up for the 25th

December 19, 2024 | BY admin

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Xi says Macau is nation’s ‘pearl in the palm’

President arrives for 3-day inspection tourTwo days before the 25th Anniversary of Macau’s return to the motherland tomorrow, President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, arrived in Macau by special aircraft at about 4 p.m. yesterday, marking the beginning of his three-day inspection visit to the city.This is Xi’s first visit to Macau in five years. Apart from inspecting Macau, he will attend today a raft of events celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macau’s return to the motherland,

December 19, 2024 | BY Yuki Lei

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Xi praises Ho for 5 years of accomplishing ‘no easy task’

President Xi Jinping met with outgoing Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng yesterday, acknowledging his determination to tackle challenges and the achievements he has made during his five-year term including his government’s victory in its battle against the three-year COVID-19 pandemic, which the president described as “no easy task”, Xinhua reported yesterday.The meeting was held at the San Chok Un Guesthouse (“New Bamboo Mansion”) on Penha Hill yesterday afternoon, after Xi’s arrival in

December 19, 2024 | BY Tony Wong

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Xi lauds Macau’s success ahead of silver jubilee

President Xi Jinping arrived in Macau yesterday afternoon, describing Macao as “a pearl in the palm” of the motherland and expressing confidence in its promising future.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will attend a gathering celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macau’s return to the motherland and the inauguration ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Macau Special Administrative

December 19, 2024 | BY admin

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‘Macau Consumer Grand Prix’ generates 940 million patacas in spending: ACM

Macau Chamber of Commerce (ACM) President Frederico Ma Chi Ngai said yesterday that the ongoing three-month “Macau Consumer Grand Prix” campaign has achieved the expected target, with 22,000 local businesses participating, noting that 190 million patacas in e-vouchers have been redeemed so far, generating 940 million patacas in expenditure.Ma made the remarks during yesterday’s discussion on the current affairs phone-in programme “Ou Mun Gwong Cheung” hosted by the radio station of

December 19, 2024 | BY Ginnie Liang

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38th edition of Books and the City now available

The latest edition of the trilingual (Chinese, Portuguese and English) Books and the City magazine is now available, this time taking on the theme “The Era of E-Reading”.Now in its 38th edition, yesterday’s Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) statement said that it introduces the public library’s e-resources, while user experiences and expert insights on current e-reading trends are also tackled. Its “Library Handbook” section meanwhile features lectures and training courses on antique

December 19, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Filipina maid & boyfriend steal from employer: police

A Filipina domestic helper and her boyfriend, who is also a locally employed domestic helper from the Philippines, have been arrested for stealing cash and jewellery from her employer, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Chong Kam Leong said during a special press conference yesterday.The maid is a 39-year-old woman surnamed Cruzado, while the 47-year-old male suspect is surnamed Leyza.According to Wong, Cruzado’s employer, a mainland woman, reported to the police the theft of cash and jewellery

December 19, 2024 | BY William Chan

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