Academic symposium on ‘One Country, Two Systems’ held in Beijing

BEIJING – An academic symposium on “One Country, Two Systems” was held in Beijing yesterday, focusing on a five-year review and outlook on the implementation of the Hong Kong national security law.The event was attended by nearly 100 guests and experts from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions, and 11 countries including Britain, Portugal, and Malaysia.The event, hosted by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), featured parallel forums on topics

June 10, 2025 | BY admin

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Gansu Intangible Cultural Heritage showcase coming to Macau

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced on Friday that it will host the “Genesis and Spirit – Showcase of Gansu Intangible Cultural Heritage” from June 14 to July 13.The event aims to celebrate the 2025 China Cultural and Natural Heritage Day and promote cultural exchanges between the Chinese mainland and Macau.According to the statement, the showcase will feature various activities designed to immerse residents and tourists in the rich culture of Gansu Province, adding that an opening

June 10, 2025 | BY Adrian Vallesteros

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Navigating Sino-US trade ties through constructive dialogue

China Daily Editorial        Will China-US trade relations develop in a healthy manner? They could if Washington moves beyond punitive tariff policy and chooses to engage in constructive dialogue.The telephone call President Xi Jinping took from US President Donald Trump on Thursday last week offers momentum for renewed dialogue between the world’s two largest economies, paving the way for their trade relations to return to the normal track.Vice-Premier He Lifeng visits

June 10, 2025 | BY admin

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China’s rare earth regulations responsible step toward sustainable global supply, security

Commentary        BEIJING – China’s recent announcement of new regulations to strengthen export control measures on certain rare earth-related items is a measure driven by its domestic industrial sustainable development needs. The move aligns with international management standards and reflects China’s responsibilities as a major country – and is not, as some claim, a so-called “tactical countermeasure.”This step also underscores China’s sense of responsibility

June 10, 2025 | BY admin

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71 pct of shop owners around Rua de S. Domingos are ‘pessimistic’: survey

A survey conducted by the Alliance for Common People Building Up Macau (API –民眾建澳聯盟 found that 71.4 percent of the shop owners around Rua de S. Domingos are pessimistic about their business’s growth prospects. The community association held a press conference at its headquarters on Estrada Marginal do Hipódromo (馬場海邊馬路) on Friday, where its representatives announced the survey’s research findings and recommendations on optimising the business environment

June 9, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Event aims to boost awareness of clean elections

The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) aims to boost residents’ awareness and understanding of clean elections and foster a social atmosphere that supports fair elections, according to a “challenge competition” hosted by Macau’s graft busters in Praça do Tap Seac (塔石廣場) yesterday.CCAC Commissioner Ao Ieong Seong told reporters during the one-day event that it was part of the promotional campaign for the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections.The event was themed “A clean

June 9, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Pharma bureau recalls Taiwan-made digestive pills

The Pharmaceutical Supervision and Administration Bureau (ISAF) said in a statement on Friday that Batch No. 231203 of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) “Huoxiang Zhengqi Wan” (藿香正氣丸) manufactured by “Shin-Tai Herb Pharmaceutical Limited” in China’s Taiwan region, has been recalled from the local market after it was found that the total amount of mould and yeast in the medicine exceeded the limit of the official registration criteria.The product is taken for colds,

June 9, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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Woman, 50, critical with influenza B: Health Bureau

The Health Bureau (SSM) announced in a statement yesterday that a 50-year-old local woman with chronic diseases is in a critical condition caused by influenza B.According to the statement, the woman developed a fever and shortness of breath on Friday and sought medical attention, when she was diagnosed with influenza B and pneumonia, and prescribed Tamiflu.The statement did not elaborate on where she sought medical attention.According to the statement, on the same day, her condition worsened

June 9, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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9 lists submit candidacy nomination signatures for 2025 direct election: govt

A total of nine electoral lists had submitted registered voters’ signatures endorsing their respective candidacies for the upcoming direct legislative election to the Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEAL) before the submission deadline at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.The commission made the announcement in a statement on Friday evening.The direct and indirect legislative elections will take place on September 14. There are no political parties in Macau, but electoral “lists”

June 9, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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Lorry driver dies after falling into sea at cargo pier

A middle-aged local man died in an industrial accident at a pier in the Inner Harbour on Friday night when he accidentally fell into the sea, the authorities have announced.Details of the case were announced in a statement by the Judiciary Police (PJ) on Friday night and a statement by the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) on Saturday.Both statements classified the case as an industrial accident.The PJ statement said that after the man fell into the harbour on Friday night, he was rescued by Macau

June 9, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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Patrick Gomes: A passionate football coach inspiring the next generation

Introduction:In March this year, around 30 high school students from Pui Ching Middle School in Macau visited the Benfica Macau Academy in Coloane. They interviewed football coaches from around the world in English and wrote about them. Hopefully, more people in Macau will learn about the coaches’ contributions and achievements here. Advisory teachers:Crissie Wong Ung FongRachel Tou Wing SzeAdilson Pereira (seventh from left), Patrick Gomes (eighth from left), and Mamadu Fati (ninth from

June 9, 2025 | BY admin

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72nd Macau Grand Prix slated for Nov 13-16

The 72nd Macau Grand Prix (MGP) is slated to run from November 13 to 16, with racers set to compete in seven race categories at the Guia Circuit.The seven race categories comprise the Macau Grand Prix – FIA FR World Cup, which saw its inaugural race last year; Macau GT Cup – FIA GT World Cup; Macau Guia Race – Kumho FIA TCR World Tour Event of Macau; the newly added Macau F4 Grand Prix – FIA F4 World Cup; Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix – 57th Edition; Greater Bay Area GT Cup (GT4); and

June 9, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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96 illegal workers caught at G-Dragon gig in Cotai

K-pop idol G-Dragon (aka GD and King of K-pop) held the local leg of his ongoing world tour, after an eight-year hiatus in Macau, performing over three nights between Friday and yesterday at Galaxy Arena. However, the hugely successful event sparked controversy over nearly one hundred workers caught by the police on the sidelines of the gig.According to a statement by the Public Security Police (PCP) on Saturday, around 10 a.m., they conducted a joint inspection of the concert venue with the

June 9, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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MGM artistic swimming, Macau Open return for 3rd year

The MGM Artistic Swimming Elite Extravaganza & Macao Open Competition 2025 will be held from June 20 to 22, marking the third consecutive year and featuring performances from three of the nation’s top artistic swimming teams as well as the debut of the men’s solo category in the competition among its highlights.The event will again be held at the Olympic Sports Centre – Aquatic Centre in Taipa.The statement noted that the upcoming competition will feature six events: “Figure”,

June 9, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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