US delays consular service in Macau

The US Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau said in a statement it postponed its consular service in Macau scheduled for yesterday because the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) failed to issue the required visas in time, making it impossible for consuls of the Consulate General to travel to Macau to provide its services as planned.“Consular services for today in Macau have

December 19, 2024 | BY Yuki Lei

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Over 200 works showcased at AFA Autumn Salon

The AFA Autumn Salon 2024 kicked off on Saturday at The Parisian Macao in Cotai, presenting over 200 works by 113 artists across eight galleries.This year’s Autumn Salon, which marks its 15th year, is showcased across Level 3 of the integrated resort’s Shoppes at Parisian and features exhibits chosen from submissions made during an open call that lasted until October 31, with over 250 works received.The chosen works were created through various mediums such as paintings of different

December 19, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Matching words with actions, a valuable experience in China-US relationship

*Commentary by Zhang Siyuan        President Xi Jinping met with US President Joe Biden in Lima, Peru, last month. During the meeting, Xi noted that over the past four years, China-US relations had gone through ups and downs, but the two sides had also been engaged in dialogue and cooperation, adding the relationship has remained stable on the whole.Xi stressed that it was worthwhile to review the experiences of the past four years and draw inspirations from them. One of the

December 19, 2024 | BY admin

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Sands China Takes Root in Macau Witnessing the Changes of the Times

Wilfred Wong: 25 Years Since the Handover Marks a Prosperous Era and a New Starting Point2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Macau Special Administrative Region, as well as the 20th anniversary of the opening of Sands Macao, holding significant meaning for Sands China and Macau. Dr. Wilfred Wong, Executive Vice Chairman of Sands China Ltd., describes the 25 years since Macau’s return as having

December 19, 2024 | BY admin

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Lawmakers pass 2 bills requiring all officials & public servants to take oaths

The Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday passed the outline of two government-initiated bills proposing that all officials and public servants will be required to take an oath of office.Secretary for Administration and Justice André Cheong Weng Chon introduced the outlines of the two bills during a plenary session in the legislature’s hemicycle yesterday.The two bills will now be passed to one or two of the legislature’s standing committees for article-by-article reviews, after which they

December 18, 2024 | BY Tony Wong

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Christmas Market offers range of activities

As Christmas draws near, various activities across Macau are taking place. One of them is the Christmas Market 2024 in Praça do Tap Seac (塔石廣場).There, one might find a small train emitting lights of many colours as it makes its rounds with jolly passengers, grabbing the attention of passers-by and those perusing the market’s multi-themed booths that offer everything from toys and handicrafts to food and beverages.Some might be snapping a picture or two of the colourful decorations

December 18, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Kam Pek Market starts after soft opening

The Kam Pek Market on the old city’s thoroughfare, Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro (亞美打利庇盧大馬路),  has recently held its soft opening, offering up new dining options for members of the public along the city centre.The three-storey building, formerly the Kam Pek Community Centre, is a flagship project under SJM Resort’s “San Ma Lo District Revitalisation Plan” and will open in two phases, according to a recent statement by the integrated resort operator. Its theme,

December 18, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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LRT Taipa Line services partially suspended from today to Friday

After the government announced on Monday that Light Rapid Transit (LRT) rides will be free for all passengers on Friday, the government announced yesterday that services between Barra Station and Stadium Station on the LRT Taipa Line will be suspended for three days between today and Friday, while services between Pai Kok Station and Taipa Ferry Terminal Station on the line will remain operational over the three days but with reduced train frequencies.According to yesterday’s announcements,

December 18, 2024 | BY Tony Wong

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Housing complex mirrors Macau’s high quality of life

Stephy Zhang and Wu Kunling        A wedding portrait of Leung Chung-lan and her husband, along with a photo of Leung and her granddaughter, holds pride of place at the entrance of their two-bedroom apartment on Seac Pai Van public housing estate on Coloane Island.The complex, which is the Macau Special Administrative Region’s largest housing project for low-income residents, has undergone remarkable transformations in terms of infrastructure in the past decade,

December 18, 2024 | BY admin

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Macau counts down to 25th anniversary of return to motherland

Macau is buzzing with excitement as the city prepares to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its return to the motherland on Friday. Streets have been adorned with celebratory banners, with the national flag and the regional flag of the Macau  Special Administrative Region (MSAR) complementing each other.“The celebrations highlight Macau ‘s remarkable transformation under the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ policy. Macau has now become a magnetic Chinese hub with multiple charms and

December 18, 2024 | BY Lin Xiaoyi

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100 People, 100 Photos: Telling ‘Macao Stories’ through light and shadow

Chen Chen, Zhang Shiyu, Yang Xiao and Jiang Junyan        To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th anniversary of Macao’s return to the motherland, a Macao photographic stories and interactive multimedia exhibition themed “Macao Stories: The Aspirations of 100 Macao People” opened on Monday at the Galeria Lisboa of Macau Fisherman’s Wharf.Featuring 100 videos of Macao residents sharing their aspirations and

December 18, 2024 | BY admin

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Macau SAR trade with mainland reaches 471 billion yuan

The total value of imports and exports between the mainland and the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) totalled 471.43 billion yuan from January 2000 to November 2024, according to China Customs data.The MSAR was established on December 20, 1999.Annual trade grew from 4.87 billion yuan in 1999 to 27.01 billion yuan last year, with an average annual growth rate of 7.4 percent. In the first 11 months of this year,  imports and exports reached 25.94 billion yuan, a year-on-year

December 18, 2024 | BY Qiu Quanlin

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Shaoxing wine celebrates Macau ‘s return to motherland

SHAOXING – Gu Yue Long Shan Shaoxing Wine Co – a nationally recognized intangible cultural heritage producer – is commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Macau ‘s return to the motherland d with a series of initiatives.On September 22, the company partnered with the Greater Bay Area Film Concert 2024 in Macau , where it debuted “Only Palatable Wine”, a special-edition yellow rice wine crafted for the anniversary.The product, featuring base wine from 1999 – the year of Macau ‘s

December 18, 2024 | BY admin

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Macanese willing to be bridge for China-PSCs exchanges: Miguel de Senna Fernandes

In Macau, a land where East meets West, the Macanese, as a unique group, carry a profound historical and cultural heritage.Miguel de Senna Fernandes, president of the Macanese Association, whose family roots can be traced back to the mid-18th century in Macau, has witnessed the tremendous changes this region has undergone since its return to the motherland in December 1999.“In the 25 years since Macau ‘s return, the outcome has been remarkable. Our lifestyle has changed. Now we can see

December 18, 2024 | BY Chen Jinxia

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