Yearly Archives: 2024
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Capitalize on the support from the Macau SAR and central government: Brum
Interview The Greater Bay Area (GBA) in China and the Portuguese Speaking Countries (PSCs) present contrasting yet intriguing economic landscapes. The GBA, comprising cities like Guangzhou, ... -
Drones: Low-altitude economy takes off in China’s Shenzhen
On the Agenda During the recent New Year holiday, Zeng Bin experienced a unique takeout service in the southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen, with his order ... -
Notes on academic research
“Bayspeak: Narrating China’s Greater Bay Area” Chris Meulbroek, Jamie Peck & Jun Zhang Journal of Contemporary Asia, Vol. 53:1 (2023) China’s Greater Bay Area (GBA) initiative ... -
GBA in China’s development strategy
The 5-year and 10-year plans of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee outline the country’s medium-term and long-term development strategies. These plans serve as ... -
Bay areas of San Francisco and China will come together in Hong Kong
Hong Kong will host the inaugural “China-California Bay-to-Bay Climate Forum” in 2024, aimed at fostering policy and research collaboration on climate issues between the San Francisco ... -
Hong Kong-Dongguan cooperation enhanced
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee emphasized the need for increased collaboration between Hong Kong and Dongguan, particularly in the areas of technology and innovation. This ... -
Guangdong Trade hits record high in 2023
Guangdong’s import and export volume hit a record RMB8.3 trillion in 2023, a 0.3% increase from the previous year, comprising 19.9% of China’s total foreign trade. ... -
North Korea’s rejection of the South is both a shock, and inevitable
Even for a nation that has perfected the provocative, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s declaration that he would abandon the existential goal of reconciling with ... -
US, South Korea and Japan conduct naval drills in a show of strength against North Korea
The United States, South Korea and Japan conducted perhaps their biggest-ever combined naval exercises in a show of strength against nuclear-armed North Korea, South Korea’s military ... -
Chinese ambassador says support of Pacific nations with policing should not alarm Canberra
China’s ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, sought to reassure that China’s increased involvement in the Pacific, particularly in policing efforts, should not be a cause of ... -
Macron announces missiles and bombs for Ukraine, suggests he could work with Trump
French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to deliver more long-range cruise missiles as well as bombs to Ukraine and suggested that he’d find ways to work ... -
1972 Rhodesia’s former leader arrested
Two leading white campaigners for black majority rule in Rhodesia have been arrested. The former Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia, Garfield Todd, and his daughter, Judith, ... -
What are sacred forests?
Sacred forests and groves are primeval woodlands that different faith communities around the world have safeguarded for centuries as abodes of the spiritual or the divine. ... -
Premier Li Qiang is visiting Ireland for talks on China’s relations with Europe
Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Ireland yesterday [Macau time] for talks with the Irish leader on China’s relations with the European Union and other global ... -
Guinness World Records suspends ‘oldest dog ever’ title for Portuguese canine
Guinness World Records says it has suspended the title of oldest dog ever that was held by a Portuguese dog that died last year. The publication ... -
Exports to Russia through the back door
Direct exports from China to Russia increased significantly after the beginning of the war in Ukraine (+64.2% since 2021, of which +46.9% in 2023). Turkey’s exports ... -
Thursday, January 18, 2024 – edition no. 4408
* Priceless Boardwalk — Second phase of NAPE promenade without a cost estimation * China | Population falls for second straight year * Musical chairs: ... -
Communist Party must ‘win the hearts’ of people in Macau, HK and Taiwan: Xi
President Xi Jinping has emphasized the importance of the Communist Party winning the “hearts and minds” of the people of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. This ... -
Fringe playwright-actress aims to soothe emotions through her personal cat story
As the world gradually moves on from the Covid-19 restrictions, a local playwright-actress wants to use her own stories about her deceased cat, Taro, to comfort ... -
Citi, JP Morgan raise January gaming revenue forecast to MOP18 billion
Based on industry channels, Macau’s GGR for the first 14 days of January reached MOP8.6 billion, or an average gross gaming (GGR) revenue of MOP600 million ... -
TV Shows ‘Succession’ dominates drama Emmys, ‘The Bear’ claims comedy and Quinta Brunson makes history
“Succession” secured its legacy with its third best drama series award, “The Bear” feasted as the night’s top comedy, and the two shows about squabbling families ... -
FAOM lawmakers concerned over Jockey Club workers’ situation
Two of the lawmakers linked with the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) have expressed concerns over the announced closure of the Macau Jockey Club (MJC). ... -
Baidu denies report that its Ernie chatbot is linked to Chinese military research
Technology company Baidu refuted a newspaper report that said its artificial intelligence chatbot Ernie was linked to Chinese military research. Hong Kong newspaper South China Morning ... -
Development of digital economy and ‘red tourism’ lagging behind, researchers say
Researchers from the Macao Innovation and Development Research Association (MIDRA) joined the Director of the Research Office of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government ... -
Dusk concerts to continue at Lai Chi Vun in January
The dusk concert series will continue at the Lai Chi Vun cultural area in January, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has announced. Local musicians and performers ... -
Property buyers to have some special stamp duties paid
Following a new law as of Jan. 1 governing special stamp duties, which are paid upon the purchase of any buyer’s second real property, some property ... -
Elector registers on public display until next Thursday
The latest Registers of Electors are now on public display at the Public Administration Building until Jan. 25. Members of the public may view the registers. ... -
Gov’t to submit updated draft of AL Election Bill to parliament
With the competent parliamentary committee satisfied with the clarifications provided by the government on the Legislative Assembly Election Amendment Bill, an updated draft will be submitted ... -
Judiciary Police warns public to be wary of a fake New Yaohan Facebook page
The Judiciary Police (PJ) was recently notified of a fake New Yaohan Facebook page promoting the sale of several items aiming to scam unaware internet users. ... -
Construction of new police headquarters concludes
Construction of the new Public Security Police Force (PSP) headquarters building, located at Pac On, in Taipa, has officially concluded, the Public Works Bureau (DSOP) announced. ... -
Evacuation underway for stranded tourists after multiple avalanches trap 1,000 people
Rescuers evacuated tourists yesterday from a remote skiing area in northwestern China where dozens of avalanches triggered by heavy snow have trapped more than 1,000 people ... -
Beijing blasts Marcos for congratulating Taiwan election winner
China’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Philippine ambassador yesterday and denounced President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s congratulatory message to the winner of Taiwan’s leader election, Lai Ching-te. Ministry ... -
Officials say not calling Thaksin ‘inmate’ is standard practice
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is serving a prison sentence after being convicted of wrongdoing in office, but he shouldn’t be called an inmate, the ... -
6,500 people evacuated on the island of Flores after volcano spews clouds of ash
Indonesia has evacuated about 6,500 people on the island of Flores after Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano spewed thick clouds of brownish ash for the past days, ... -
Zelenskyy takes center stage in forum to rally support for Ukraine’s fight
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is headlining a frenzied first full day of the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in the Swiss ski resort of Davos, where ...
