Offbeat | Russians criticize heavily edited version of Elton John film

Russian gay rights activists and cultural figures are criticizing the local distributor of a new movie about Elton John for cutting scenes in it depicting homosexual activity and

This Day in History | 1940 – Dunkirk rescue is over – Churchill defiant

The Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, has described the “miracle of deliverance” from Dunkirk and warned of an impending invasion. His moving speech to Parliament came on the day

Tennis | Nishikori wins 2-day five-setter, Djokovic easily advances

When it comes to the deciding set, count on Kei Nishikori. The Japanese player won his eighth consecutive five-set match yesterday to defeat Benoit Paire

World briefs

HONG KONG’s government said yesterday that it was willing to raise the threshold for extraditing criminal suspects amid widespread concerns over moves seen as eroding the territory’s independent

Taiwan lashes back at Chinese defense minister’s threats

Taiwan lashed out at the Chinese defense minister’s renewed threat to use force to assert China’s claim to the island, accusing Beijing of creating unease in the region and

UK’s anxiety takes center stage at Hay ideas festival

At Britain’s leading literary gathering, the word of the year was anxiety. Fifty shades of worry —about climate change, mental health and of course Brexit —

Editorial | Atonement

The greatest difficulty China has in revisiting the June 4, 1989 episode has a name attached to it: Deng Xiaoping. The ‘architect’ of the “open door” policy, of the economic reforms,

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Gaming | Analysis: Growth returns but not without hurdles

Macau casinos returned to growth in May, yet the modest revenue gain is a sign that the city still faces headwinds from regional competition and trade

Briefs | Water dispensers planned for more parks

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will provide water dispensers for public use in parks and leisure areas in the Macau SAR. The installation of drinking water facilities is hoped

Transportation | Rosário: Light rail tickets will cost about the same as bus fare

The long-awaited Macau Light Rapid Transit (LRT) will set fares similar to the amount charged by the city’s bus operators, according to Raimundo Arrais do Rosário, Secretary for

Taishan Nuclear Plant | Macau police organize youth visit to dispel safety fears

The Unitary Police Service (SPU) yesterday led a local youth delegation to the Taishan Nuclear Power Plant in Guangdong Province with the purpose of educating the public

Cosmetic imports soar 46% in April

Merchandise imports rose 4.7% year- on-year to 6.96 billion patacas in April 2019, according to the latest data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC), led by sharp

Cotai checkpoint traffic grows

Cross-border vehicular traffic in April grew by 7.2% year-on-year to 434,445 trips, according to information released by the Statistics and Census Service. Vehicular trips

Confucius Institute in Lisbon rejects allegations of ‘propaganda’

The director of the Confucius Institute in Lisbon, Teresa Cid, refutes the idea that the Institute, like others worldwide, is at the service of the Chinese

Macau school children receive reply letter from Xi

President Xi Jinping replied to a letter written to him by a group of primary school students studying at Hou Kong Middle School. It was

Ho Iat Seng rejects AL vote on Tiananmen Square

The president of the Legislative Assembly (AL), Ho Iat Seng, has rejected a proposal jointly presented by lawmakers Ng Kuok Cheong, Au Kam San and Sulu

Dragon boat | Youth association eclipses rivals in women’s races

This year’s local section of the Macao International Dragon Boat Races has come to an end after two days of competitive matches at the Nam

Chinese boxer wins in Cotai bout

Chinese boxer Meng Fanlong (15-0-0, 9 KOs) claimed victory on Saturday night against Germany’s Adam Deines (17-1-1, 8 KOs) during a match at the Wynn Palace in

Logistics, trade and technology: the core of booming Bay Area economy

The logistics, trade and technology industries are believed to benefit the most from the development of the Greater Bay Area, according to speakers at the 10th

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