The English Debating Team of the University of Macau (UM) recently defeated more than 100 teams and won the third prize at the 21st ‘FLTRP CUP’ National English Debating Competition held in Beijing. UM debaters Cheong Hoi Lam and Fong Cheok Wang were ranked fifth among 224 debaters. This year’s event attracted students from Tsinghua University, Peking University, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Fudan University, and the China Foreign Affairs University.
China to establish 30 overseas Chinese medicine centers
China has planned to establish 30 overseas Chinese medicine centers in countries involved in the Belt and Road strategy. Recently, in Thailand, a Chinese medicine forum was organized by the Macau SAR government and China’s Chinese Medicine authority. Wang Xiaopin, the director of the Department of Medical Administration of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, stated that Macau is an important platform for traditional Chinese medicine exchange among different parties, and that Macau will be particularly important for the development of Chinese medicine centers. In addition, China will build 50 international Chinese medicine centers.
Urban renewal company expected in three years
The proposed wholly-government-owned urban renewal company is expected to be established within two to three years, according to a member of the city’s Urban Renewal Committee, Wong Seng Fat. In Wong’s opinion, the sooner the company is established, the better. The committee has already delivered the company regulations to the Chief Executive, with the final approval expected shortly. Wong noted that since the company will be large, involving an extensive number of financial investments, he believes that the government will be cautious.
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