| 单词 | Macao |
| 例句 | Leading a multinational company based in London, with offices in Canton and Macao and production in its hereditary home in the Jura valley of Switzerland, the so-called Bovets of China were clearly captains of globalization. Classical: Puccini Opera Echoes a Music Box at the Morris Museum 2012-06-17T01:03:03Z The Macao Festival does just two, but as the conductor Lu Jia, music director of the Macao Orchestra, said in an interview, it strives to produce “the best quality opera in China.” Opera Review: East Meets West at Macao Festival 2011-10-25T11:30:08Z In the Macao and Hong Kong scenes, it’s the same thing, with Matthews dispensing Chinese espionage doctrine in Chinese. Review | Only one sexy couple can stop a Russian spy from taking over the CIA 2018-02-11T05:00:00Z The local government here supports the festival generously, both because of its international importance and because it reaches out to the Macao community. Opera Review: East Meets West at Macao Festival 2011-10-25T11:30:08Z Most visitors to Macao prefer to gamble rather than attend shows and performances. With 'Avatar'-themed show, Cirque du Soleil sets sights on China, again 2015-06-15T04:00:00Z The Thieves is a high-octane crime thriller partly set in Macao Once the South Korean film industry was little known outside Asia. Thieves opens Korean film event 2012-11-05T09:27:53Z But I soon learned that Brazilians were everywhere, as were students and residents who hailed from other former Portuguese colonies, from Angola to Macao. Frugal Traveler Blog: A Portuguese University Town, Both Familiar and Foreign 2012-01-03T21:32:27Z Except for the bridge and the concrete hotel, Cambodia’s version of a Macao on the beach still exists only on paper. Cambodia, in and Around Kep, Open but Undeveloped 2012-03-02T23:24:36Z Hong Kong and Macao are among the markets where the channel will operate. DreamWorks Animation to launch TV channel in Asia 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z The orchestra on Wednesday announced plans for a summer tour and outreach program that will visit Hangzhou, Shanghai, Tianjin, Beijing and Macao between May 29 and June 10. Philadelphia Orchestra announces China tour 2013-04-11T07:02:16Z The Montreal-based troupe has staged tent shows in every major North American city, traveled Europe and Asia, and built permanent shows — all-time marvels like O and Kà — in Las Vegas, Orlando, Tokyo and Macao. Cirque du Soleil's Zarkana: The Summer's Great Stage Show 2011-07-03T05:50:00Z “The reason I asked him to kiss me at Macao is because our chemistry had grown exponentially those two weeks,” Ms. Quiles said. Their First Date ‘Felt Like Christmas’ 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z To keep this city’s rich past alive, we need articles like this one to call attention to its heritage so that people will begin to associate Macao with something other than casinos. Letter: Preserving Macao 2010-04-03T03:17:00Z The show's even beautiful at times: the decaying carcass of a ship at Chongqing, Macao at night seen from above. TV review: An Idiot Abroad 2012-12-15T08:00:01Z The city, together with Macao, were previously the only places on Chinese soil where commemoration of the Tiananmen crackdown was allowed. Tiananmen massacre statue barricaded at Hong Kong university 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z Canton porcelain dishes on the table and paintings of Macao on the walls show the link between Salem and the China trade. Three-and-a-half centuries of mythos surrounds Salem’s House of the Seven Gables 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z There are currently 14 InterContinentals in Greater China — meaning Hong Kong, Macao and the mainland — with 17 more on the way, the statement said. InterContinental Plans to Open More Hotels Across China 2010-03-30T20:58:00Z The spokesman said the house also is hoping to stage Yue Opera, or Cantonese Opera, with troupes from Hong Kong or Macao. Arts Playground Sprouts in China 2010-08-03T14:27:00Z But his accomplishments are well remembered and were honored this year at the Macao International Music Festival, which runs through Nov. 5 and is currently celebrating its 25th year. Opera Review: East Meets West at Macao Festival 2011-10-25T11:30:08Z At a news conference - delayed 2 1/2 hours - before his concert at the Venetian Macao casino-hotel late Saturday, organizers banned questions that were not preapproved by Rain's managers. Rain talks music and movies, but not military duty 2011-05-14T16:01:05Z “I think we were too early in the market in Macao,” Lamarre said Monday. With 'Avatar'-themed show, Cirque du Soleil sets sights on China, again 2015-06-15T04:00:00Z The goal, Mr. del Monaco said, is to create a series of supercar and watch shows that parallel the Formula One tour, with pit stops in Monaco, Macao, Brazil and the United States. Special Report: Watches: For Luxury Watches, Life in the Fast Lane 2011-11-24T14:00:41Z Q: My grandson kicked over an antique Chinese dim sum basket I brought back from Macao. How to repair an antique Chinese lacquer basket 2017-09-29T04:00:00Z Last year he dispatched the Macao Orchestra on its first tour of Europe, and also organised a CPO tour ending in Greece. China’s newest export hit is classical music 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z He went on to work in Macao, Hong Kong and Vietnam, with a stint in culinary school on the way. A Star Chef From Asia Lands in New York 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z The Macao concert is the last of a handful of shows the group is organizing as part of “The Wild Lazy Tour,” following more modest events in Singapore and Hong Kong’s Hi-Tec venue. Hong Kong Rappers to Reunite in Macao 2010-04-20T10:01:00Z Adelson — who is the largest individual financial donor to Republican candidates in the US 2012 presidential campaign — has already opened resorts abroad in Singapore and on the Chinese island of Macao. EuroVegas, baby 2012-08-06T16:13:00Z It opened at the Macao Museum of Art on Aug. 7 — the day Ricci first landed there, then a Portuguese colony, 428 years ago — and runs through Oct. Missionary to the Forbidden City 2010-09-27T12:02:00Z This looks like a triumph of renovation, and Macao needs publicity on its historical and cultural attractions. Letter: Preserving Macao 2010-04-03T03:17:00Z The place was Macao, the former Portuguese colony, which today, like Hong Kong, constitutes a special administrative region of China. Opera Review: East Meets West at Macao Festival 2011-10-25T11:30:08Z “I was walking in the casino, and there were 75,000 people in the casino, but only 300 in the theater. “Macao still was and is a gambling city,” he added. With 'Avatar'-themed show, Cirque du Soleil sets sights on China, again 2015-06-15T04:00:00Z The room I stayed in, the Macao Suite, is particularly elegant. Pursuits : Hotels With History in Goa, India 2014-02-06T19:17:38Z This book feels longer and talkier than the first two, and the plot is more convoluted, bouncing from Moscow and Washington to Greece, New York, Khartoum, Macao and Hong Kong. Review | Only one sexy couple can stop a Russian spy from taking over the CIA 2018-02-11T05:00:00Z His ninth film with Mr. Scorsese, “Silence,” about 17th-century Jesuits colonizing Macao and Japan, opens next month. Dante Ferretti Goes From Cinecitta to Madison Avenue 2016-11-16T05:00:00Z Animated Family Fun in Macao If you see Shrek wandering a resort in Macao, don’t be surprised. In Transit Blog: Animated Family Fun in Macao 2013-06-21T16:18:06Z Siolim House, the stunning colonial inn in the north Goan village of Siolim that so charmed me when I stumbled across it on the web, once belonged to the governor of Macao. Pursuits : Hotels With History in Goa, India 2014-02-06T19:17:38Z Other attention grabbers include Macao, taking the form of a walk-through bunny, and the United Arab Emirates, which hired Foster + Partners to build a “sand dune.” 2010-01-09T01:05:00Z Flags will be lowered at government offices, including in the semi-autonomous cities of Hong Kong and Macao and at Chinese consulates and embassies around the world, Xinhua said. Remains of former Chinese premier Li Keqiang to be cremated and flags to be lowered 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Chip exports to companies headquartered in Macao or anywhere under a U.S. arms embargo can also be restricted to prevent countries of concern from circumventing the controls and providing chips to China. China says US moves to limit access to advanced computer chips hurt supply chains, cause huge losses 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z The new rules also expand license requirements for advanced chips by denying sales to 22 nations under U.S. arms embargo, including China and Macao. Commerce adds new controls on computer chip exports to China 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Chip exports can also be restricted to companies headquartered in Macao or anywhere under a U.S. arms embargo, preventing countries of concern from circumventing the controls and providing chips to China. The Commerce Department updates its policies to stop China from getting advanced computer chips 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Twelve of the 45 nations or territories that entered had five medals or fewer and four — Bhutan, Maldives, Yemen, and Macao — failed to win a single medal. The Asian Games close in China as the hosts dominate the medal count. Nagoya, Japan, coming next 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z Similarly, the former Portuguese colony of Macao, which is now also a part of China, sends its own athletes and competes under its regional flag. China welcomes Taiwanese athletes at the Asian Games, but they still can’t compete under their flag 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Police said the two had visited Macao many times in September. Hong Kong and Macao police arrest 4 more people linked to JPEX cryptocurrency platform 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Parts of Taiwan were already feeling the effects of Haikui’s heavy rain and high winds, and dozens of domestic flights were canceled, along with air services to Hong Kong and Macao. Taiwan suspends work, transport and classes as island braces for arrival of Typhoon Haikui 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z Dozens of domestic flights were canceled along with air services to Hong Kong and Macao. Typhoon Saola makes landfall in southern China after nearly 900,000 people moved to safety 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z "We were pleased to see the robust recovery in travel and tourism spending underway in both Macao and Singapore progress during the quarter," Robert Goldstein, Las Vegas Sands' chief executive officer said in a statement. Las Vegas Sands 2nd qtr revenue beats Wall Street estimates 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Similar advisories were issued for the semi-autonomous Chinese regions of Hong Kong and Macao. US recommends Americans reconsider traveling to China due to arbitrary law enforcement, exit bans 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z The holiday is celebrated in mainland China and regions like Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, as well as in countries like Singapore that have a large Chinese diaspora. Iconic Hong Kong dragon boat races are back in full force as thousands of spectators gather 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Macao resident Annita Lei, who visited Hong Kong to see the ducks, was left disappointed. One of the 2 giant ducks in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor deflates 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z In 1874, Portugal, following Britain’s example, prevented the trade from being carried on in Macao, a Portuguese colony in Asia through which many Chinese laborers were shipped elsewhere in the world. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z The Las Vegas-based casino operator said traffic is rebounding in Singapore and Macao, and it expects further improvement in travel and tourism spending from China as airline capacity rebounds. Las Vegas Sands results beat Wall Street estimates 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Film distributor VII Pillars Entertainment announced on Facebook that the release of “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” on Thursday had been canceled with “great regret” in Hong Kong and neighboring Macao. ‘Winnie the Pooh’ film pulled from Hong Kong cinemas 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Visa-free entry will resume for foreigners entering Guangdong in southern China from Hong Kong and Macao. China to reopen to tourists, resume all visas Wednesday 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z It required new air passengers 2 and older to get a negative result from a test no more than two days before departure from China, Hong Kong or Macao. US set to lift COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers from China - source 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z In 1577, Portuguese merchants, who had already been trading in China in violation of the law, were given permission to establish a factory at Macao. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z China’s review also included a look at the special administrative regions of Macao and Hong Kong. UN-backed panel calls on China to improve basic human rights 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z The committee has received “unprecedented amount” of submissions from non-governmental organizations, indicating significant concerns over the human rights situation in China, Hong Kong and Macao, said Michael Windfuhr, the committee’s rapporteur on China. Hong Kong sees more pro-Beijing voices at UN rights review 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Mainland tourists have largely stayed away, preferring instead to travel to neighboring Macao, a gambling hub. Opinion | What Hong Kong’s spiffy marketing campaign for tourists can’t disguise 2023-02-11T05:00:00Z South Korea has also required all passengers from China, Hong Kong and Macao to submit proofs of negative tests taken with 48 hours before their arrival and put them through tests again once they arrive. South Korea extends restrictions on travelers from China 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Non-Chinese were allowed to reside in Macao, but after 1759 they could conduct trade only through the port of Guangzhou and trade only with the Co-hong, the official Chinese merchant guild. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z For now, the Chinese territories of Macao and Hong Kong appear to be the most favored destinations. Lunar New Year tourism hopes fizzle as Chinese stay home 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Macao is the only place in China where casinos are legal, and junket operators such as Suncity were a key part of its gaming industry. Macao jails Suncity founder 18 years over illegal gambling 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z It counts only the population of mainland China while excluding Hong Kong and Macao as well as foreign residents. China records 1st recent population decline as births plunge 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z It counts only the population of mainland China while excluding Hong Kong, Macao and self-governing Taiwan as well as foreign residents. China announces first population decline in recent years 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z Another left China during the Cultural Revolution as a “freedom swimmer,” paddling for hours from Guangdong to reach the colony of Macao. Review | How much does our food tell us about who we are? 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z Last week, China announced it would resume issuing passports for tourism, potentially setting up a flood of Chinese going abroad, but also spicing up competition for Macao. Macao eases COVID rules but tourism, casinos yet to rebound 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z In January last year, Macao police also arrested Levo Chan, a former boss of another leading junket business, for allegedly running illegal gambling operations. Macao jails Suncity founder 18 years over illegal gambling 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z Australian health authorities said Sunday that from Jan 5. all air travelers from mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within two days of their departure. Canada, Australia impose COVID rules on travelers from China 2022-12-31T05:00:00Z OTTAWA, Canada — Canada plans to temporarily require people flying from China, Hong Kong and Macao to test negative for COVID-19 before leaving for Canada. Canada to require COVID tests for passengers from China 2022-12-31T05:00:00Z ET on Thursday, apply to all travelers two years of age and older arriving on flights in Canada originating from the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macao. Canada to impose mandatory COVID tests for travelers from China 2022-12-31T05:00:00Z Since entry into Macao requires a negative PCR test result before departure, many in mainland China could not visit because they were infected, he said. Macao eases COVID rules but tourism, casinos yet to rebound 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z Prior to adding the three airports for flights from Hong Kong and Macao, authorities said that 60,000 travelers and some 250 flights would be affected between December and January. Japan tests all China arrivals for COVID as cases surge 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z The new Japanese rules, which restrict flights from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao to designated airports beginning Friday, are already disrupting holiday travel plans. Lack of info on China’s COVID-19 surge stirs global concern 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z Japan will limit flights to and from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao to four of its major airports starting Friday. U.S. to impose new coronavirus testing requirements for travelers from China 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, the semi-autonomous gambling enclave of Macao will scrap its mandatory hotel quarantine for arrivals from Hong Kong, Taiwan and overseas starting Saturday, the government said. China orders rural hospitals to prepare for migrants’ return 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z And now Macao and other parts of China are battling outbreaks. Macao eases COVID rules but tourism, casinos yet to rebound 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z The nearby Portuguese territory of Macao was returned to China in 1999. Jiang Zemin, China’s former leader who led his nation’s rise, dies 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z Jiang’s tenure included the return of Hong Kong and Macao to Chinese sovereignty from British and Portuguese control, respectively. Jiang Zemin, former president who guided China's rise, dies at 96 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z Several casino operators gained ground as the Chinese gambling haven of Macao tentatively renewed their licenses. Asian shares rise except Japan as markets eye China protests 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z The Chinese gambling haven of Macao tentatively renewed the casino operator’s license, along with several others. Apple, Hess fall; Wynn Resorts, Shopify rise 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z Macao’s University Hospital, which provides the service, did not reply to an emailed request for comment and its phone rang unanswered Friday. Macao eases COVID rules but tourism, casinos yet to rebound 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z But Chinese regulators have repeatedly delayed signing off on the vaccine, despite it being made available in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. With record covid cases, China scrambles to plug an immunity gap 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z Casino operator Wynn Resorts, which depends on Chinese gamblers visiting the southern territory of Macao for a big share of its revenue, fell 2.2%. Asian stocks mixed after Wall St slide, China virus fears 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z "The current round of the epidemic has been effectively controlled... Community safety of Macao has been safeguarded," the government said. Casino hub Macau heads toward business as usual after COVID tests find no new infections 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z After slipping across the border to Macao, Ho moved to Canada, then to the United States, settling down in Great Neck, a suburb of New York with a sizeable Chinese population. Observer: No matter who climbs Beijing’s ranks, Xi rules 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z It will take a while for Macao to regain its pre-pandemic pizzazz, said Glenn McCartney, associate professor in integrated resort and tourism management at the University of Macao. Macao eases COVID rules but tourism, casinos yet to rebound 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z In China, concerns have been voiced for years about a decline in Cantonese, spoken in southeastern China’s Guangdong province and the cities of Hong Kong and Macao. As Cantonese language wanes, efforts grow to preserve it 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z Las Vegas Sands, which also operates casinos in Macao, slid 2.9%. Asian stocks mixed after Wall St slide, China virus fears 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z The casino operator gained ground on reports that the gambling haven of Macao will ease some travel restrictions starting in November. Tronox, Best Buy fall; Wynn Resorts, PG&E rise 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z Published reports said China will allow casinos in the gambling hub of Macao to reopen. Omnicom, Netflix rise; Baker Hughes, Toll Brothers fall 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z But he said Macao’s tourism officials have staged road shows in China during the pandemic, leveraging the scenic city’s location just across the border. Macao eases COVID rules but tourism, casinos yet to rebound 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z The Asian gambling center of Macao will close all its casinos for a week starting Monday as it tries to stop a COVID-19 outbreak. Twitter, Las Vegas Sands fall; Mullen, La Jolla rise 2022-07-11T04:00:00Z Macao and Hong Kong are imitating the mainland’s “zero COVID” strategy that aims to isolate every infected person. Macao streets empty after casinos shut to fight outbreak 2022-07-11T04:00:00Z Casino gambling is the mainstay of Macao’s economy but it has been devastated by anti-virus travel restrictions. Macao streets empty after casinos shut to fight outbreak 2022-07-10T04:00:00Z Similar protests in Hong Kong and Macao, until recently the only places in China allowed to commemorate the Tiananmen massacre, are no longer allowed. Hong Kongers reflect on Taiwan, an imperfect exile 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z China’s Communist rulers say the semi-autonomous city and the nearby former Portuguese colony of Macao were merely occupied by foreign powers and that China never relinquished sovereignty over them. EXPLAINER: Why is China denying Hong Kong was a UK colony? 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z For years, Hong Kong and Macao were the only places on Chinese soil allowed to commemorate the Tiananmen massacre. Police patrol Hong Kong park amid Tiananmen vigil ban 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z It still has not been cleared in mainland China, despite being authorized for use by separate authorities in Hong Kong and Macao. China’s bet on homegrown mRNA vaccines holds back nation 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z Macao and Hong Kong are imitating the mainland’s “zero COVID” strategy that aims to isolated every infected person. Macao streets empty after casinos shut to fight outbreak 2022-07-10T04:00:00Z One example of a measure of success can be found in Macao. Can AI help casinos cut down on problem gambling? 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z “The settlement of the questions of Hong Kong and Macao is entirely within China’s sovereign right and does not at all fall under the ordinary category of ‘Colonial Territories,'” China’s representative said at the time. EXPLAINER: Why is China denying Hong Kong was a UK colony? 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z To keep the influence of outsiders to a minimum, only the government was to conduct foreign trade, and only through three coastal ports, Canton, Macao, and Ningbo. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z In an open letter published Saturday, a group of professors from universities in Beijing, Nanjing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Macao called on Russia to stop the incursion. Amid the roar of nationalism, a few antiwar voices in China emerge over Ukraine crisis 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z She cited as an example Macao, which has tested its entire population twice for the virus. Hong Kong postpones leader election amid COVID-19 outbreak 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z Beijing will send in reinforcements to help Hong Kong with its growing outbreak of the Omicron variant, according to the government’s Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office. Covid live news: New Zealand protesters settle in for weekend; China promises support to Hong Kong as cases spiral 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z Hong Kong and Macao, the two semi-autonomous territories, were the only places on Chinese soil where commemorations of the crackdown were allowed until authorities banned annual candlelight vigils for two consecutive years. More Tiananmen massacre memorials removed in Hong Kong 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z The city, together with Macao, were the only places on Chinese soil where commemorations of the crackdown were allowed. Last monument for Tiananmen massacre removed in Hong Kong 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z Wang Di, chair professor at the department of history at the University of Macao, who signed the statement by academics released Saturday, said the volume of such warmongering views motivated him to sign. Amid the roar of nationalism, a few antiwar voices in China emerge over Ukraine crisis 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z Casinos and most forms of gambling are illegal in mainland China, and Macao is the only Chinese city allowed to operate a casino. China issues warrant for Suncity boss over illegal gambling 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z China's Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office said in a separate statement the epidemic situation in Hong Kong was "stable and controllable." Hong Kong and China move closer to partial border reopening 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z Gaming machines are seen inside a casino on the opening day of Sheraton Macao hotel at Sands Cotai Central in Macau September 20, 2012. U.S. casino stocks fall with jitters over Macau regulations, COVID-19 outbreak 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z As president, he oversaw the transfer of former Portuguese territory Macao to China in 1999. Jorge Sampaio, who showed teeth in Portuguese presidential powers, dies at 81 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z Chinese territories Hong Kong and Macao are also considered safe. EU set to knock Japan off its safe travel list - diplomats 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z Mainland visitors are able to travel to Macao to gamble but are required to obtain a visa. China issues warrant for Suncity boss over illegal gambling 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z A few decades later, Cuba was the destination for additional workers from Hong Kong, Guangzhou and the Macao region. Art exhibition shines a light on the tangled cultural history of the Asian diaspora in the Americas 2021-08-03T04:00:00Z Macao Chief Executive Ho Iat-seng said at a news conference that if there are no new infections in the next 14 days, normal economic activities will resume. Macao orders closure of entertainment venues, mass-testing 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z The Shijingshan tunnel is a section of an expressway under construction that passes beneath a reservoir in the Guangdong province city that lies close to Hong Kong and Macao. All 14 workers lost in tunnel flood in China confirmed dead 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z Zhuhai is a coastal city in Guangdong province and near Macao at the mouth of the Pearl River delta. Divers join search for 14 people in flooded tunnel in China 2021-07-17T04:00:00Z Zhuhai is a coastal city in Guangdong province near Macao at the mouth of the Pearl River delta. Flood traps 14 workers in tunnel under construction in China 2021-07-14T04:00:00Z Macao, a semi-autonomous Chinese region, shut its representative office in Taipei last week. Taiwan to maintain Hong Kong office despite visa problems 2021-06-21T04:00:00Z Authorities in nearby Hong Kong said they removed Macao from a travel program that exempts city arrivals from quarantine. Macao orders closure of entertainment venues, mass-testing 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z Macao is a former Portuguese colony and gambling enclave that was handed to Chinese rule in 1999, Macao closing office in Taipei amid rising Chinese pressure 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z Vigils used to be held openly in Hong Kong and Macao, Chinese territories with fewer political controls, but authorities banned events this year. ‘Tracked for life’: China relentless in erasing Tiananmen 2021-06-03T04:00:00Z For decades, the semi-autonomous Chinese cities of Hong Kong and Macao were the only places in China where public commemoration of the crackdown was allowed. AP PHOTOS: Tiananmen crackdown exhibit opens in Hong Kong 2021-05-31T04:00:00Z For years, Hong Kong and Macao were the only cities in China where people were allowed to mark the anniversary of Beijing’s crushing of the Chinese democracy movement. World Digest: May 27, 2021 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z For years, Hong Kong and Macao were the only cities in China where people were allowed publicly to mark the 1989 massacre. State Department slams Chinese crackdown on Hong Kong rights 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z If it closes, Taiwan’s office in Macao may find itself in similar straits. Macao closing office in Taipei amid rising Chinese pressure 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z For years, Hong Kong and Macao were the only cities in China where people were allowed to mark the 1989 anniversary of Beijing’s crushing of the Chinese democracy movement. Hong Kong bans Tiananmen crackdown vigil for 2nd year 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z Commission on International Religious Freedom, and his family are prohibited from entering mainland China or the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao. World Digest: May 26, 2021 2021-05-26T04:00:00Z The flight to Kuala Lumpur was organized by Malaysia’s consulate in Hong Kong and Macao to repatriate its citizens from the territory. Chartered flight from Macao carries stranded passengers home 2021-04-08T04:00:00Z The U.S. ratio was slightly better than the negative 22.2% for Macao, the special administrative region on the southern coast of China. IMF report finds public debt hits 97% of world’s economy 2021-04-07T04:00:00Z They will all be banned from entering China, Hong Kong and Macao, their property in China will be frozen and Chinese citizens and institutions will be prohibited from doing business with them. Uighurs: China sanctions UK MPs over abuses response 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z Mass inoculation against the coronavirus is crucial for reviving the tourism-dependent economies of Hong Kong, an international financial center, and Macao, a gambling hub. Hong Kong suspends use of BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, citing packaging defects 2021-03-23T04:00:00Z Macao said Wednesday that residents would not receive BioNTech vaccinations from the affected batch. Hong Kong suspends BioNTech vaccines over packaging defects 2021-03-23T04:00:00Z A flight earlier Thursday from Kuala Lumpur to Macao carried about 12 passengers. Chartered flight from Macao carries stranded passengers home 2021-04-08T04:00:00Z They were barred from visiting mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao and banned from engaging in financial dealings with Chinese institutions. China, Russia officials meet in show of unity against EU, US 2021-03-22T04:00:00Z “The individuals concerned and their families are prohibited from entering the mainland, Hong Kong and Macao of China,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. China hits back at EU with sanctions on 10 people, four entities over Xinjiang 2021-03-22T04:00:00Z Sands will use the proceeds from selling the Venetian to expand its operations in Singapore and Macao. Sands selling Las Vegas casino to bet big on Asia 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z Soon revenue in Macao outstripped that from Las Vegas. Las Vegas Sands sells the Venetian, Sands Expo for $6.25B 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z There are currently no direct commercial flights between Macao and Malaysia due to travel restrictions. Chartered flight from Macao carries stranded passengers home 2021-04-08T04:00:00Z I’ve probably written about it before, but I grew up in Macao, right across the water from Hong Kong. Perspective | As covid patients are denied visits from their families, these hospital chaplains provide vital comfort 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z “We still have people in Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and overseas Chinese scholars and students. This is still a good platform,” he said. China blocks audio app Clubhouse after users seize rare shot at free speech 2021-02-08T05:00:00Z The ministry said they are "prohibited from entering the mainland of China, Hong Kong and Macao." World Digest: Jan. 20, 2021 2021-01-20T05:00:00Z “Asia remains the backbone of this company and our developments in Macao and Singapore are the center of our attention.” Las Vegas Sands sells the Venetian, Sands Expo for $6.25B 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z “Today’s flight is the second repatriation flight the Consulate-General successfully worked with AirAsia on to bring Malaysians home from Macao, after a similar flight on 12 January,” Consul-General Yap Wei Sin said in a statement. Chartered flight from Macao carries stranded passengers home 2021-04-08T04:00:00Z When we relocated to Macao, the outfit changed, but my mom remained steadfastly committed to her work as a nurse. Perspective | As covid patients are denied visits from their families, these hospital chaplains provide vital comfort 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z By the time he opened the extravagant, $2.4 billion Venetian Macao in 2007, Macao had surpassed Las Vegas as the world’s largest gambling market. Sheldon Adelson, casino magnate who influenced policy from D.C. to Jerusalem, dies at 87 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z U.S. diplomatic passport holders visiting Hong Kong and nearby Macao will temporarily not receive visa-free entry privileges, spokeswoman Hua Chunying said. World Digest: Dec. 10, 2020 2020-12-10T05:00:00Z U.S. diplomatic passport holders visiting Hong Kong and nearby Macao will temporarily no longer receive visa-free entry privileges, spokesperson Hua Chunying said. China restricts US official travel to Hong Kong 2020-12-10T05:00:00Z Passengers at the airport in Macao expressed relief and excitement at going home. Chartered flight from Macao carries stranded passengers home 2021-04-08T04:00:00Z A casino tycoon whose business empire dominated the Portuguese gambling enclave of Macao for decades. Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020 2020-12-07T05:00:00Z Those arrangements were said to have included $50 million in payments to a Chinese businessman who helped ease the way for the Macao casinos. Sheldon Adelson, casino magnate who influenced policy from D.C. to Jerusalem, dies at 87 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z She was heading to Guangdong, the southern province that borders Hong Kong, later Friday for economic talks on the Greater Bay Area, a region that also includes nearby Macao. Top Chinese official praises Lam for stabilizing Hong Kong 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z The revised law will also apply to offices in Hong Kong and Macao that are set up by the central government. China approves amendments outlawing insulting national flag 2020-10-17T04:00:00Z The U.S. restrictions that took effect Feb. 2 continued to allow travel to the U.S. from China’s Hong Kong and Macao territories for months. AP FACT CHECK: Debate week’s twisted tales on virus, climate 2020-10-10T04:00:00Z As well, The Associated Press found that more than 8,000 Chinese and foreign nationals based in the Chinese territories of Hong Kong and Macao entered the U.S. in the first three months. AP FACT CHECK: Distortions from a week of wild disruption 2020-10-03T04:00:00Z As he neared 70, in the early 2000s, Mr. Adelson made the most audacious move of his career — entering the casino market of Macao. Sheldon Adelson, casino magnate who influenced policy from D.C. to Jerusalem, dies at 87 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z BY THE NUMBERS: According to an AP Fact Check, Trump administration travel restrictions that took effect Feb. 2 continued to allow travel to the U.S. from the Chinese territories of Hong Kong and Macao. Election 2020 Today: Chaotic first debate, taunts fly 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z The U.S. restrictions that took effect Feb. 2 continued to allow travel to the U.S. from the Chinese territories of Hong Kong and Macao. AP FACT CHECK: False claims flood Trump-Biden debate 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z Kok, a Portuguese national, has been denied consular access, according to his Hong Kong lawyer and the Portuguese consul general in Macao, who is seeking clarity on the teenager’s condition. Hong Kongers who fled by sea are held without legal access in China, families say 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z At the time, Wynn had significant business interests involving China, operating a major casino in Macao. Justice Department zeroing in on longtime GOP fundraiser Elliott Broidy 2020-09-01T04:00:00Z MGM also operates casinos in Mississippi, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York and overseas in Macao. In a week of layoffs, MGM Resorts adds 18,000 more 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z MGM also operates casinos in Mississippi, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York and overseas in Macao. In a week of layoffs, MGM Resorts adds 18,000 more 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z The U.S. restrictions that took effect Feb. 2 continued to allow travel to the U.S. from China’s Hong Kong and Macao territories over the past five months. AP FACT CHECK: Trump and the virus-era China ban that isn’t 2020-07-18T04:00:00Z Records obtained by The Associated Press show that nearly 8,000 Chinese nationals and foreign residents of Hong Kong and Macao entered the U.S. soon after the ban was imposed. The Latest: After lockdown, cases up in Australian state 2020-07-05T04:00:00Z Commerce Department, as many as 8,000 Chinese nationals and foreign residents of Hong Kong and Macao have entered the U.S. over the last three months. Up to 8,000 Chinese nationals came into US after Trump banned travel due to coronavirus: AP 2020-07-04T04:00:00Z In the neighboring Chinese territory of Macao, which passed similar laws in 2009, such an affiliation carries a maximum 25-year prison sentence if China deems it to endanger national security. Hong Kong families, fearing a reign of terror, prepare to flee the city 2020-06-15T04:00:00Z Macao’s freewheeling casinos are limiting table games to three players, and Singapore is capping the number of diners per table at five when restaurants reopen on Friday. These countries tamed COVID-19. They're keeping social distancing in place 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z The Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office described protesters as a “political virus” that required elimination. How Hong Kong caught fire: the story of a radical uprising 2020-06-09T04:00:00Z The much smaller territory of Macao passed similar national security legislation in 2009, but the gambling mecca doesn’t share the same political ferment. Deleting Facebook, downloading VPNs: How Hong Kongers are preparing for a draconian law 2020-05-30T04:00:00Z The Macao legislation, for example, bars judges with foreign citizenship from serving on panels hearing national security cases. China approves plan to rein in Hong Kong, defying worldwide outcry 2020-05-28T04:00:00Z Stanley Ho, the Macao casino tycoon who was considered the father of modern gambling in China, died May 26 in Hong Kong. Stanley Ho, Macao casino tycoon, dies at 98 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z Much like the restrictions in place when Las Vegas reopened this month, casinos in Macao, Asia’s gambling center, now limit table games to three players and fill slot machine zones to half of capacity. These countries tamed COVID-19. They're keeping social distancing in place 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z China’s ruling Communist Party sees stability as vital to maintaining its grip on the country, including the territories of Hong Kong and nearby Macao. AP EXPLAINS: Why is China pushing Hong Kong security law 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z He boarded a boat for neutral Macao, joining refugees from mainland China in the dying fishing port. Stanley Ho, who built Macao’s gambling industry, dies at 98 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z But he also referred to the Chinese territory of Macao, a gambling hub where open displays of political dissent are rare and where most leaders toe Beijing’s line. China to impose sweeping security law in Hong Kong, heralding end of city’s autonomy 2020-05-21T04:00:00Z At the time, Macao was a decaying backwater deluged with refugees. Stanley Ho, Macao casino tycoon, dies at 98 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z Journalists with travel documents from Hong Kong and Macao, semiautonomous territories, are exempt from the new rule. U.S. Hits Back at China With New Visa Restrictions on Journalists 2020-05-09T04:00:00Z Trump barred non-U.S. citizens from traveling from China, but there were 11 exceptions, and Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan were not included. Analysis | Trump’s claim that he imposed the first ‘China ban’ 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z “Macao treated me so well. I went there with 10 dollars in my pocket and became a millionaire before the age of 20,” Ho said. Stanley Ho, who built Macao’s gambling industry, dies at 98 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z Later Thursday, representatives from Beijing’s Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office met with Hong Kong delegates to China’s legislature to explain the details of the national security law. China to impose sweeping security law in Hong Kong, heralding end of city’s autonomy 2020-05-21T04:00:00Z After Portugal transferred Macao to China in 1999, the government broke up Mr. Ho’s casino monopoly in 2002, allowing in foreign rivals including Las Vegas Sands Corp., Stanley Ho, Macao casino tycoon, dies at 98 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z This month Apple said it would shut all its brick-and-mortar retail stores outside mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao, in effect switching purchases to its website. Apple scraps curbs on online buyers of iPhones amid virus outbreak 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z They later added recent travelers to Hong Kong, Macao, South Korea and regions of Italy to the no-sail list. Cruise ships kept sailing as coronavirus spread. Travelers and health experts question why. 2020-03-20T04:00:00Z After Portugal transferred Macao to China in 1999, the government broke up Ho’s casino monopoly in 2002, allowing in foreign rivals including Las Vegas Sands Corp., Stanley Ho, who built Macao’s gambling industry, dies at 98 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z They will also be barred from working in the semi-autonomous territories of Hong Kong and Macao, the ministry said. At least 13 US journalists facing expulsion from China 2020-03-18T04:00:00Z "They will not be allowed to continue working as journalists in the People's Republic of China, including its Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions," the statement read. Trump administration hits back after China kicks out US journalists amid coronavirus pandemic 2020-03-17T04:00:00Z “They will not be allowed to continue working as journalists in the People’s Republic of China, including its Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions,” the ministry of foreign affairs said. China to expel more US journalists in latest tit-for-tat move 2020-03-17T04:00:00Z The Chinese government says they won’t be allowed to keep working as journalists in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao. China restricts American reporters after US curbs its media 2020-03-17T04:00:00Z Back in 1962, when Ho acquired the gambling monopoly, Macao was a decaying backwater deluged with refugees. Stanley Ho, who built Macao’s gambling industry, dies at 98 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z All people arriving from China, Hong Kong, Macao, South Korea, Iran and Italy are required to self-isolate for 14 days after arrival. Thailand enacts shutdowns to curb spread of coronavirus 2020-03-17T04:00:00Z Also known as whipped coffee in places like India, Pakistan and Macao, the coffee was given its nickname in South Korea because of how much it tastes like the retro toffee-like candy dalgona. Dalgona coffee is the latest viral food trend in South Korea as people stay home 2020-03-13T04:00:00Z The screening already applied to visitors from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, Japan, Italy and Iran. In role reversal, Asia seeks to stop virus from coming in 2020-03-13T04:00:00Z Organizers said Wednesday that Global Gaming Expo Asia, originally scheduled to be held on May 19-21 in Macao, a special Chinese region, will now be held at the end of July. The impact of spreading virus on businesses and economy 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z Google is effectively banned from mainland China but offers its services in Hong Kong and Macao. Google redraws the borders on maps depending on who’s looking 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z Casino gambling is a major industry in Macao, a former Portuguese colony west of Hong Kong on China’s southern coast. Macao casinos allowed to reopen after anti-virus closure 2020-02-17T05:00:00Z Actor Jung Il Woo tried the drink at a restaurant in Macao and deemed it similar to the nostalgic taste of dalgona. Dalgona coffee is the latest viral food trend in South Korea as people stay home 2020-03-13T04:00:00Z As residents heeded warnings to stay indoors, Macao's streets — usually thronged with tourists, especially from mainland China — turned into a post-apocalyptic tableau. Macao gambled on a costly casino shutdown. It may emerge a winner from coronavirus. 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z No reason was given in the notice, which said Zhang was being transferred to a separate administrative post within the office for Hong Kong and Macao affairs. Amid protests and virus, China shuffles Hong Kong officials 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z Even Macao, the semiautonomous Chinese territory known mostly as a gambling center, took drastic action to protect its people, shuttering its casinos, despite the certain hit to the local economy. In Hong Kong, toilet paper is in short supply. Trust in the government is even more scarce. 2020-02-10T05:00:00Z More significantly, about $100 million is being lost each day by the gaming industry, which directly employs one-fifth of Macao’s labor force and provides the government with 85% of its tax revenue. Why Macao's casinos support an unprecedented shutdown: Their futures could depend on it 2020-02-10T05:00:00Z None of those airlines went as far as denying travel to China, Hong Kong, or Macao passport holders before suspending their flights. Cruise lines ban Chinese passport holders over coronavirus fears 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z Macao's government, led by newly installed chief executive Ho Iat Seng, introduced a system that allows most residents to buy 10 masks every 10 days at a fixed price, to prevent gouging and hoarding. Macao gambled on a costly casino shutdown. It may emerge a winner from coronavirus. 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z Casinos in Macao, the world’s biggest gambling market, are shutting down for two weeks. Unconfirmed reports of coronavirus treatment send global markets soaring 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z Within China, the country’s National Health Commission reported 20, 438 confirmed cases, including 15 in Hong Kong and eight in Macao through the end of Monday. States scramble to carry out Trump’s coronavirus travel order 2020-02-03T05:00:00Z There’s no guarantee that the tourists will return when the likes of the Grand Lisboa, the Venetian and Wynn Macao restaff their tables and plug in their slot machines later this month. Why Macao's casinos support an unprecedented shutdown: Their futures could depend on it 2020-02-10T05:00:00Z It would continue to share information with the WHO, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan “as always”, he added. China decries travel, visa measures taken against WHO advice on virus 2020-02-03T05:00:00Z Macao announced more relief measures this week, including tax refunds, additional allowances for disadvantaged families, utility subsidies and health-care vouchers. Macao gambled on a costly casino shutdown. It may emerge a winner from coronavirus. 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z China’s National Health Commission reported Monday that there are now 17,205 confirmed cases of coronavirus infection on the mainland, plus 15 in Hong Kong and eight in Macao. Coronavirus infections predicted to grow exponentially; first death outside China; outbreak becomes political 2020-02-02T05:00:00Z Japan and Germany also advised against non-essential travel to China and Britain did as well, except for Hong Kong and Macao. China slams Trump's coronavirus travel limits: 'Not a gesture of goodwill' 2020-02-01T05:00:00Z The uncertainty adds one more unpredictable element to a somewhat fraught period in Macao. Why Macao's casinos support an unprecedented shutdown: Their futures could depend on it 2020-02-10T05:00:00Z Japan and Germany also advised against non-essential travel and Britain did as well, except for Hong Kong and Macao. US, others impose restrictions as virus toll spikes further 2020-01-31T05:00:00Z Sonny Lo, a veteran commentator on the politics of both territories, said the gambling hub is more trusted by Beijing, which views Macao as more patriotic. Macao gambled on a costly casino shutdown. It may emerge a winner from coronavirus. 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z In addition, Hong Kong has 12 cases and Macao has five. New virus has infected more than 9,800 globally 2020-01-31T05:00:00Z Between Friday and Thursday, the number of Chinese visitors to the gambling mecca of Macao fell more than 80% from a year earlier. Why China can't recover quickly from the coronavirus outbreak like it did with SARS 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z The Macao government did not respond to a request for comment. Why Macao's casinos support an unprecedented shutdown: Their futures could depend on it 2020-02-10T05:00:00Z Resorts, including Wynn and Las Vegas Sands slumped as the virus forced travelers to cancel trips to the gambling haven of Macao. Companies with China ties start to feel virus impact 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z "The main difference between Hong Kong and Macao isn't the question of authority, it is more the question of how the Hong Kong government assesses how to deal with crises," Lo said. Macao gambled on a costly casino shutdown. It may emerge a winner from coronavirus. 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z It took the measure a day after Britain’s Foreign Office warned against “all but essential travel” to the Chinese mainland, not including Hong Kong and Macao. EU to repatriate 600 citizens seeking to flee China virus 2020-01-29T05:00:00Z It took the measure a day after Britain’s Foreign Office updated its travel advice on China, warning against “all but essential travel” to the mainland, not including Hong Kong and Macao. Airlines suspend China flights, cut service on virus fears 2020-01-29T05:00:00Z The companies get most of their revenue from the Chinese gambling haven of Macao. Asian stocks tumble as China virus worries deepen 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z Wynn Resorts, which operates casinos in the gambling haven of Macao, a special administrative region of China, dropped more than 8%. China’s Coronavirus Has Revived Global Economic Fears 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z Still, business worries are heightened in Macao, whose economy is far less diversified than Hong Kong's. Macao gambled on a costly casino shutdown. It may emerge a winner from coronavirus. 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z Those companies get the majority of their revenue from the Chinese gambling haven of Macao. US stocks follow global markets lower over virus concerns 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z Five are in Hong Kong and two in Macao. A list of places where a new virus has been confirmed 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z The government also reported five cases in Hong Kong and two in Macao. China counts 2,700 cases of new virus, 80 deaths 2020-01-26T05:00:00Z The government also reported five cases in Hong Kong, two in Macao and three in Taiwan. Virus death toll in China rises to 56 with about 2,000 cases 2020-01-25T05:00:00Z This is particularly important, he added, as all six of Macao's casino operators face the possibility of a fresh public tender for casino licenses within two years. Macao gambled on a costly casino shutdown. It may emerge a winner from coronavirus. 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z Both Las Vegas Sands and Wynn Resorts get the majority of their revenue from casinos in Macao, which is on the southern coast of China. Markets around the world are feeling the cornonavirus chill 2020-01-25T05:00:00Z Mapping the spread of the new coronavirus: The United States, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, Macao and South Korea have all confirmed cases of the infection, which emerged last month in east-central China. Chinese cities cancel New Year celebrations, travel ban widens in effort to stop coronavirus outbreak 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z Macao’s gambling sector is seven times the size of Las Vegas’s. Beijing, other major Chinese cities cancel New Year celebrations as virus spreads, travel ban widens 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z The Chinese territories of Hong Kong and Macao also confirmed their first infections, with Hong Kong reporting a second case early Thursday. Travel ban goes into effect in Chinese city of Wuhan as authorities try to stop coronavirus spread 2020-01-22T05:00:00Z One case was confirmed in the southern Chinese territory of Hong Kong after one was earlier confirmed in Macao. China closes off large city to stop spread of deadly virus 2020-01-22T05:00:00Z One case has been discovered in the territory of Macao and there are 117 suspected cases in Hong Kong, where authorities have banned the wearing of face masks as a result of recent protests. Chinese officials try to contain virus outbreak as first case confirmed in U.S. 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z Suspect cases with pneumonia and recent travel history to Wuhan have been detected in Hong Kong, Macao, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan. Travelers at 3 U.S. airports to be screened for new, potentially deadly Chinese virus 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z This framework, though implemented in Hong Kong and Macao, was designed with Taiwan in mind. Taiwan’s president wins second term with landslide victory over pro-Beijing rival 2020-01-11T05:00:00Z Macao said it would cancel public celebrations planned to mark the new year this weekend. Travel ban goes into effect in Chinese city of Wuhan as authorities try to stop coronavirus spread 2020-01-22T05:00:00Z The Paris-based Brit arrived directly from Marrakech, following visits to Macao and London, for the British independent film awards, where he was nominated for best debut director. 20 for 2020: unmissable culture and rising stars 2020-01-05T05:00:00Z The Dignitas corporate headquarters is in Newark; the team's training base is in Playa Vista, Calif.; and its playing fields include Denmark, France, Hong Kong, Macao, Poland, Portugal and Spain. Online culture can be toxic. These women gamers are fighting back. 2019-12-24T05:00:00Z Instead, Xi focused on championing Macao's 20 years as part of greater China. As Macao marks 20 years under China’s rule, Xi’s visit to the casino hub is contrast to Hong Kong tensions 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z Both Macao and Hong Kong are run under a “one country, two systems” framework, which allows them to retain their own legal and economic systems, while Beijing exercises strict control over their political leadership. Xi Jinping visits Macao to celebrate 20 years of China rule 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z Versace and Givenchy produced T-shirts that did not refer to Hong Kong and Macao as part of China. In Russia, an Apple app shows an annexed Crimea. In Ukraine, a tweetstorm of anguish. 2019-11-28T05:00:00Z Macao is a former Portuguese colony that was handed back to China in 1999, and it operates under the same “one country, two systems” formula. China’s ominous warning to Hong Kong: Less tolerance, more patriotic education 2019-11-01T04:00:00Z Yang Guang, a spokesman for China’s Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, said the bill “openly supports the opposition and radical forces in Hong Kong.” China slams ‘arrogant and dangerous’ U.S. over Hong Kong democracy bill as city’s dysfunction deepens 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z "We will join hands to draw the blueprint for Macao's future development," Xi said at the start of his visit. As Macao marks 20 years under China’s rule, Xi’s visit to the casino hub is contrast to Hong Kong tensions 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z In remarks at the airport upon his arrival Wednesday, Xi made what some considered a subtle comparison between Macao’s outward stability and the tensions in Hong Kong. Xi Jinping visits Macao to celebrate 20 years of China rule 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z Yang Guang, a spokesman for China’s Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, said the situation in Hong Kong had reached a critical moment and could not continue unabated. Hong Kong Banned Masks at Protests. Masked Crowds Protested the Ban. 2019-10-04T04:00:00Z Beijing will act to “firmly safeguard national sovereignty and security,” said Shen Chunyao, director of the Hong Kong, Macao and Basic Law Commission. China’s ominous warning to Hong Kong: Less tolerance, more patriotic education 2019-11-01T04:00:00Z The program conspicuously avoided any mention of Hong Kong, but it drove home its point with a final segment about Macao, a former Portuguese colony and semiautonomous territory that is often compared to Hong Kong. With threats and propaganda, China tries to silence support for Hong Kong protests 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z "During my stay, I expect extensive exchanges with people from all walks of life in Macao over matters of common concern." As Macao marks 20 years under China’s rule, Xi’s visit to the casino hub is contrast to Hong Kong tensions 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z “It is worthwhile to sum up the experience and characteristics of Macao in faithfully implementing ‘one country, two systems,’” Xi told an audience of journalists, officials and flower-waving children. Xi Jinping visits Macao to celebrate 20 years of China rule 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z Troops stationed in Macao, another special administrative region, also completed a rotation Thursday. China’s Hong Kong-stationed troops complete new rotation 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z This version corrects to show that Ho will be Macao’s third post-colonial leader, not fifth. Chinese casino hub Macao’s elite choose new leader 2019-08-24T04:00:00Z A schoolgirl from Macao sang a ballad about her people’s unbreakable loyalty to China despite its colonial past: With threats and propaganda, China tries to silence support for Hong Kong protests 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z The People's Daily, the Communist Party's mouthpiece, said in a front-page story that it was "worthwhile to sum up the experience and characteristics of Macao in faithfully implementing 'one country, two systems.' " As Macao marks 20 years under China’s rule, Xi’s visit to the casino hub is contrast to Hong Kong tensions 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z “We will join hands to draw the blueprint for Macao’s future development,” he said. Xi Jinping visits Macao to celebrate 20 years of China rule 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z Officially Hong Kong and Macao are classified as “special administrative regions” with a greater degree of autonomy than mainland Chinese provinces. Airline, luxury brands follow China’s lead on Hong Kong 2019-08-12T04:00:00Z Versace did not identify the T-shirt in its own post on Weibo, a popular Chinese social media site, but the Global Times newspaper said the item mislabeled Hong Kong and Macao as countries. Versace apologizes, pulls T-shirts in China sovereignty flap 2019-08-11T04:00:00Z Versace did not identify the T-shirt in a social media post Sunday, but Chinese media said the item did not list Hong Kong and Macao as parts of China. Versace apologies in flap over T-shirts sold in China 2019-08-11T04:00:00Z Pro-democracy activists from Hong Kong's League of Social Democrats said they were blocked from boarding a ferry to Macao. As Macao marks 20 years under China’s rule, Xi’s visit to the casino hub is contrast to Hong Kong tensions 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z Yang Guang, spokesman for China’s Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, told a briefing in Beijing that Hong Kong authorities were capable of bringing under control the situation there. China says People's Liberation Army will defend every part of its... 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z On Monday, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office reiterated its calls for Hong Kongers to adhere to the rule of law. Beijing throws support behind Hong Kong’s leader — and makes the protests her problem 2019-07-29T04:00:00Z Yang Guang, spokesman for China’s Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, made the remarks at a media briefing in Beijing. China says Western attempts to stoke HK turbulence will fail 2019-07-29T04:00:00Z Villagers, as well as authorities in Macao and Vila de Rei, areas in the heart of the fire zone, said there were not enough firefighters and resources to combat the flames. Portugal wildfire under control, firefighters remain on the ground 2019-07-23T04:00:00Z One, Leung Kwok-hung, said a Hong Kong immigration officer told him that Macao did not want them, citing concerns that they might "sabotage" the celebrations. As Macao marks 20 years under China’s rule, Xi’s visit to the casino hub is contrast to Hong Kong tensions 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z After spreading to the neighboring Santarem district, the three wildfires threatened several villages in the Vila de Rei and Macao municipalities, forcing evacuations and injuring 31 people, one in serious condition. Portuguese fires under partial control, weather raises concerns 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z Around 10:15 p.m., police began firing tear gas at protesters near a ferry terminal that connects Hong Kong to Macao. Hong Kong protesters outmaneuver police, vandalize Chinese liaison office 2019-07-21T04:00:00Z One wildfire made its way to Macao, a municipality in the nearby district of Santarem, where temperatures are expected to reach 34 degrees Celsius on Sunday. Wildfires hit central Portugal, 1,000 firefighters mobilized 2019-07-20T04:00:00Z The Chinese government’s Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office in a statement backed criminal punishments for the protesters. Why Hong Kong protesters rage on, even though they cannot win 2019-07-03T04:00:00Z Extra luggage checks were instituted on travelers between Hong Kong and Macao, and the number of ferries between the territories were cut in half. As Macao marks 20 years under China’s rule, Xi’s visit to the casino hub is contrast to Hong Kong tensions 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z China, with an estimated fertility rate of 1.02 in 2018, now finds itself in the same category as other predominantly Chinese societies in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao and Singapore, Yi said. China’s leaders want more babies, but local officials resist 2019-02-17T05:00:00Z “The collaboration between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao in terms of trade, finance, logistics and tourism will be strengthened. Hong Kong will assume a more proactive role in the development of the Greater Bay Area.” World's longest sea bridge to open ... but only to drivers with a special permit 2018-10-22T04:00:00Z She was addressing the start of a two-day regular examination of the record of China, including Hong Kong and Macao. U.N. says it has credible reports that China holds million Uighurs... 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z The Bush administration discovered this by chance when it blacklisted a Macao bank that turned into its greatest leverage over the North Koreans. The Singapore summit is a global exercise in Donald Trump damage limitation | Richard Wolffe 2018-06-12T04:00:00Z Mainland authorities set up temporary checkpoints on the gargantuan bridge that opened last year linking Hong Kong, Macao and the mainland city of Zhuhai. As Macao marks 20 years under China’s rule, Xi’s visit to the casino hub is contrast to Hong Kong tensions 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z The White House on Saturday condemned Chinese efforts to control how US airlines refer to Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao as “Orwellian nonsense”. Trump White House accuses China of 'Orwellian nonsense' 2018-05-05T04:00:00Z The company says these devices were manufactured between September 2016 and February 2018, and were sold in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macao, and the United States. Apple offers free repairs for iPhone 7 devices hit with ‘No Service’ bug 2018-02-03T05:00:00Z Barbados, Grenada, Macao, Mongolia, Panama, South Korea, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates were removed after agreeing to tighten their tax laws. EU taking 8 jurisdictions off its tax haven blacklist 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z Three months after the biggest blaze, it’s hard to imagine anything growing again in the hills around towns like Macao. Scorched earth of Portugal fires may hold seeds of a renewal 2017-10-05T04:00:00Z Still, Xi's carefully scripted encounters in Macao appeared to achieve the desired result. As Macao marks 20 years under China’s rule, Xi’s visit to the casino hub is contrast to Hong Kong tensions 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z The anti-graft watchdog said in a statement it was also investigating the Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau's typhoon forecasting procedures and management. Macau's weather boss under investigation after fatal storm 2017-08-28T04:00:00Z There was similar controversy last year when his wife Victoria launched her first overseas shop in Hong Kong, using simplified Chinese instead of traditional characters, the script commonly used in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. Beckham in Hong Kong-China upset and a Sudanese-Egyptian row over national pride - BBC News 2017-03-27T04:00:00Z Last year, “The Mermaid,” “The Monkey King 2” and “The Man From Macao 3” boosted China’s box office during the holiday to over 3 billion yuan, a nearly 70% increase compared with 2015. Sony's 'Passengers' dominates China's box office, just before deluge of Chinese films for Lunar New Year 2017-01-24T05:00:00Z Three months after the biggest blaze, it’s hard to imagine anything growing again in the hills around towns like Macao. Scorched earth of Portugal fires may hold seeds of a renewal 2017-10-05T04:00:00Z It was referring to the framework under which Hong Kong and Macao are entitled to a degree of autonomy while being part of greater China — a formula that Xi hopes to extend to Taiwan. As Macao marks 20 years under China’s rule, Xi’s visit to the casino hub is contrast to Hong Kong tensions 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z Maddalena worked with Reynolds to sell her pieces, which ended up all over the world, to buyers in China, Macao and Dubai, likely bringing in close to $30 million. Debbie Reynolds, Hollywood's secret gatekeeper 2016-12-29T05:00:00Z China’s leadership “has always accorded his work sufficient affirmation and a high assessment,” the Hong Kong Macao Affairs Office said in the statement. Hong Kong Leader C.Y. Leung Won’t Seek Re-Election 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z Hong Kong and Macao also appear among the high-achieving education systems. Pisa tests: Singapore top in global education rankings - BBC News 2016-12-06T05:00:00Z Anirban Lahiri found himself trailing by five shots with seven holes to play at the Venetian Macao Open when something clicked. Watch Anirban Lahiri birdie the final SEVEN holes -- only to lose in a playoff - Golf Digest 2016-10-17T04:00:00Z The subtitle was less subtle: "Macao succeeded, Hong Kong fails." As Macao marks 20 years under China’s rule, Xi’s visit to the casino hub is contrast to Hong Kong tensions 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z Another new hotel, the Parisian Macao from Sands China, is a better bet for attracting casual gamblers and family vacationers. Who Wins Big When Macau Gamblers Return 2016-10-12T04:00:00Z Immediately after the election in September, Beijing's main office overseeing the city, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, said it "resolutely opposed" any form of independence. My oath - new generation of Hong Kong lawmakers defies Beijing 2016-10-12T04:00:00Z Starting in 2003, the year before Mr Adelson opened Sands Macao, the territory’s first big casino backed by foreign money, gaming revenues there rose by 12 times in a decade. Putting it all on grey 2016-10-06T04:00:00Z However, Hong Kong and Macao remained “challenging,” the company said. Hermès Sales Growth Slows After Terror Attacks in Europe 2016-07-21T04:00:00Z The SEC penalized Las Vegas Sands for its dealings with a consultant paid $62 million to serve as a “beard” for some of its business in Macao and Beijing. Las Vegas Sands Will Pay $9 Million in SEC Corruption Investigation Case 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z So you are led to a table in the enormous restaurant, dominated by huge chandeliers and an elaborate mirrored ceiling like the ones you imagine you'd find in Macao casinos. Grand Harbor caters to seafood tastes in the $10 to $10,000 range 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z Richemont said Japan bucked the trend with a 9% rise in sales, but Hong Kong and Macao saw a marked slowdown. Richemont luxury goods business hit by Paris attacks - BBC News 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z “The situation in Macau is like it was in the late 1990s” ahead of the handover, said Agnes Lam, president of Macao Civic Power, considered a moderate pro-democracy group. Macau Casinos End Dismal Year on Low Note 2015-12-29T05:00:00Z Communist Party authorities aren’t keen on casino advertisements in mainland China -- even though the vast bulk of visitors to Macao, a former Portuguese territory that reverted to Chinese rule in 1999, are mainlanders. Did a Chinese casino really just pay $70 million for a 15-minute Martin Scorsese film? 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z The company now generates most of its revenue in Macao, a former Portuguese colony where Las Vegas Sands operates four casinos and a variety of hotels. Las Vegas Sands Will Pay $9 Million in SEC Corruption Investigation Case 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z Sheldon Adelson, the backer of Sands Macao, filled in a stretch of sea between two islands and built the world’s biggest gaming floor. China’s Xi Jinping Changes the Odds in Macau 2015-10-06T04:00:00Z “There is a widely held perception amongst officials that Sands serves the interests of the US government in Macao,” the report concluded. China feared CIA worked with Sheldon Adelson's Macau casinos to snare officials 2015-07-22T04:00:00Z "Investing in this market is like gambling in Macao," said another, referring to the city in China where gambling is legal. What China’s nerve-wracking stock market looks like from inside the country 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z This is really a historic moment for Macao.” Did a Chinese casino really just pay $70 million for a 15-minute Martin Scorsese film? 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z Yet according to the United Nations, the three places with the highest density are Monaco, Macao and Singapore. The Unrealized Horrors of Population Explosion 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z The $2.7 billion, 3,000-room Parisian sits next to Sands' flagship property in the Chinese enclave, the giant Venetian Macao, which itself is a replica of Venice. Channeling Batman, Versailles: Macau's new wave of resorts 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z The $2.7 billion, 3,000-room Parisian sits next to Sands’ flagship property in the Chinese enclave, the giant Venetian Macao, which itself is a replica of Venice. Channeling Batman, Versailles: Macau’s new wave of resorts 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z It was at the Venetian Macao Casino, the same venue where he defeated Brandon Rios. Before Mayweather Fight, Manny Pacquiao Buys $12.5M Beverly Hills Mansion (Don't Tell IRS) 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z The Sands deal involves the development of dining, retail and leisure concepts at properties in Macao and Singapore. David Beckham Banks His Bigger Year Ever With Earnings Of $75 Million 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z Since 1991, there have been some negotiated revisions: Hong Kong and Macao underwent peaceful reabsorption into China. Putin: The Rise of a Villain Straight From Central Casting 2015-02-28T05:00:00Z He achieved the unanimous decision win in the same venue where he defeated Brandon Rios, at the Venetian Macao Casino. Mayweather v. Pacquiao v. IRS 2015-02-21T05:00:00Z First, they don’t believe new casino openings will drive growth, since the market is showing signs of spare capacity, including lower hotel occupancy at Venetian Macao. Bottom's Up? Macau January Casino Revenue Drops 17% 2015-02-04T05:00:00Z Macao is like Las Vegas back in the days of the Jewish and Italian mob. Corruption Crackdown Proves Problematic For Macau Casinos 2015-01-03T05:00:00Z Le objected, citing flaws in the August test in Macao, including faulty lab procedures. Combat sports had an up and down year in 2014 2014-12-25T05:00:00Z In many ways, Hong Kong and Macao are fraternal twins born of colonialism’s legacy in China. Taking few chances, Macao mildly protests Chinese visit 2014-12-20T05:00:00Z On the first day of the Macao Gaming Show last month, Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, director of the Macau Government Tourist Office, played up the territory’s charms outside the casinos. Macau Looks Beyond Gambling as the Take From the Tables Slows 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z "The illegal 'Occupy Central' actions did not enjoy popular support," China's Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office said on Friday. In HK, China likely to use pressure, intimidation to ward off more protests 2014-12-12T05:00:00Z When Venetian Macao opened its mall in 2007, Macau’s shopping options tripled. Amid Casino Woes, Macau Retail Shines, At Least For Las Vegas Sands 2014-12-08T05:00:00Z The chain plans to open additional hotels in Kunming, another western Chinese city, and Macao, an island best known for resorts and gambling, in the first half of 2015. Luxury Hotels Spring Up Across China 2014-12-03T05:00:00Z Economic miracle aside, Macao continues to be dominated by a few prominent families. Taking few chances, Macao mildly protests Chinese visit 2014-12-20T05:00:00Z The gambling sector accounts for just over 80 percent of Macau’s economy, Carlos Siu Lam, an associate professor at the Gaming Teaching and Research Center at Macao Polytechnic Institute, estimated. Macau Looks Beyond Gambling as the Take From the Tables Slows 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z And he achieved the unanimous decision win in the same venue where he defeated Brandon Rios, the Cotai Arena at the Venetian Macao Casino. Manny Pacquiao Beats Chris Algieri, But Two Tax Fights Loom 2014-11-23T05:00:00Z In fact, some spectators left a recent Macao main event because neither fighter was Chinese. Boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is virtually at home in Macao 2014-11-18T05:00:00Z When Sands Macao opened in 2004, Macau’s gaming revenue topped $5 billion, beating Atlantic City for the first time since the New Jersey gaming enclave got rolling in the 1980s. Atlantic City, Macau Half A World Apart, Too Close For Comfort 2014-11-18T05:00:00Z In Macao, the major policy largess was to keep gambling legal – making the city the only place on Chinese soil where casinos are allowed. Taking few chances, Macao mildly protests Chinese visit 2014-12-20T05:00:00Z While some have questioned how much gas the 35-year-old has left after 63 professional fights, Pacquiao will be a strong favorite to beat the 30-year-old American at The Venetian Macao in two weeks' time. Pacquiao pace, skills will be too much for Algieri: Roach 2014-11-10T05:00:00Z Dark times for Macau casino revenue, but earnings at properties such as Sands China’s Venetian Macao remain fairly bright. Macau October Casino Revenue Tumbles, But Earnings Hang Tough 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z And on Monday night, 300 of Pacquiao's friends accompanied him to Macao. Boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is virtually at home in Macao 2014-11-18T05:00:00Z In Macau, non-gaming revenue is around 5% of the total, and even the most diversified resort, Venetian Macao, barely reaches half of the Singapore average. Gaming Barriers Push Singapore Casinos To Higher Margin Revenue 2014-10-20T04:00:00Z “The situation is very good and is particularly beautiful in some areas,” Xi, the Chinese president, said during a ceremony in Macao. Taking few chances, Macao mildly protests Chinese visit 2014-12-20T05:00:00Z Sands Macao alerted to the world to the potential of Macau gaming; Venetian Macao completely changed the game. Sheldon Adelson Tops Asian Gaming 50 Power List 2014-09-27T04:00:00Z Mr. Hui said he told Mr. Liao, who was director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office in China’s cabinet, that he was reluctant to stay on for financial reasons. Hong Kong's Former No. 2 Official Says Beijing Paid Him $1.42 Million 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z In addition to the normal benefits of association with a television hit, The Voice China stages two live shows each season at Venetian Macao. Sands China Plays Show Card, Macau Rivals Set To Raise 2014-08-31T04:00:00Z The Open Macao Society was one of three groups organizing the referendum. Macao: Informal poll in China's casino mecca faces Beijing's disfavor 2014-08-25T04:00:00Z The increasing ties between Hong Kong's teenage organizers like Joshua Wong and young activists in Macao and Taiwan may also be giving Beijing heartburn. Politics reaching a boiling point in Hong Kong 2014-07-27T04:00:00Z As that analyst suggested, Venetian Macao ranks among the city’s must-see attractions, even for people who never place a bet or buy Prada. Sheldon Adelson Tops Asian Gaming 50 Power List 2014-09-27T04:00:00Z The Venetian Macao, where Pacquiao claimed a unanimous decision victory against the American Brandon Rios last November, will host the bout. Manny Pacquiao to face undefeated American Chris Algieri in November 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z Asia’s blockbuster hit of this past lunar new year, From Vegas To Macau with Chow Yun-fat, includes scenes shot at Venetian Macao. Sands China Plays Show Card, Macau Rivals Set To Raise 2014-08-31T04:00:00Z To vote, residents are required to use their Macao resident identity number as verification. Macao: Informal poll in China's casino mecca faces Beijing's disfavor 2014-08-25T04:00:00Z A protest and democracy movement seems to be budding in Macao as well, inspired in part by Hong Kong, an hour's ferry ride away. Politics reaching a boiling point in Hong Kong 2014-07-27T04:00:00Z The informal poll is being organized by three civil society groups: Macau Conscience, Macao Youth Dynamics and the Open Macau Society. Macau Activists Plan Hong Kong-Style Poll on Greater Democracy 2014-07-09T04:00:00Z The groups organising the Macau poll – Macau Conscience, the Macao Youth Dynamics and the Open Macau Society – are planning to hold it from 24-30 August. Macau activists plan referendum on democracy 2014-07-08T04:00:00Z “The Chinese police will be more like the U.S. It is a long-term trend,” said Xu Jianhua, a former police officer who teaches criminology at the University of Macao. China rearms Beijing beat police after series of attacks 2014-05-13T04:00:00Z Macao is a former Portuguese territory that was returned to Chinese rule in 1999. Macao: Informal poll in China's casino mecca faces Beijing's disfavor 2014-08-25T04:00:00Z They had enough evidence to convict him of drug trafficking, but he was also a long-time agent and informer for the CIA, so like other drug-dealing CIA agents from Marseille to Macao, he was untouchable. 35 countries where the U.S. has supported fascists, drug lords and terrorists 2014-03-08T15:00:00Z China reported only the scores from Shanghai, Hong Kong and Macao, while most other countries’ scores are national. Mathews: Beware Chinese data: Its schools might not be so great 2014-01-19T21:39:01Z China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macao account for 20 percent. Insight: Luxury brands position for U.S. boom 2013-05-24T14:09:59Z The money flowing through Macao exceeds that of Vegas eight times over. The Great Chinese Hope: Is Zou Shiming the Next Boxing Phenom? 2013-04-05T06:20:25Z Like neighboring Hong Kong, Macao is a semiautonomous region governed under the principle of “one country, two systems,” which allows general self-governance but limits elections to candidates vetted by committees of Beijing-friendly elites. Macao: Informal poll in China's casino mecca faces Beijing's disfavor 2014-08-25T04:00:00Z This weekend he will make his professional debut at the Venetian Macao, Las Vegas Sands Corp.'s flagship casino-resort in the world's largest gambling market. Boxing Match Fires Up China 2013-04-04T19:14:00Z And Chinese authorities asked officials in the gambling enclave of Macao—where much of the casino winnings are believed to be embezzled mainland wealth—to tighten up their scrutiny of financial transfers. China’s Great Dream 2012-12-30T05:00:00Z The inspiration for his "model cities" were Singapore, Macao and Hong Kong, Mr Lobo said. Honduras 'private cities' banned 2012-10-18T21:05:14Z For years, Las Vegas gambling proprietors used boxing to bring in customers to their casinos, and Macao is taking a page from the same book. The Great Chinese Hope: Is Zou Shiming the Next Boxing Phenom? 2013-04-05T06:20:25Z Another academic, Bill Chou Kwok-Ping, claimed that his social activism led to the loss of his post this month at the University of Macao. Macao: Informal poll in China's casino mecca faces Beijing's disfavor 2014-08-25T04:00:00Z "I was 12 years old and living in Macao when the Japanese attacked," recalls Johnny, now 83 and living in Lancashire in the UK. The search for photos of China's past 2012-07-10T23:14:33Z Macao Trading Company, a TriBeCa restaurant, will return as the caterers for the show’s two dinner breaks. ArtsBeat: 'These Seven Sicknesses' Returns to the Flea Theater 2012-04-25T22:07:59Z Forty miles south is the old Portuguese port of Macao. From Egypt to Japan 2012-04-19T02:00:28.147Z The properties in Macao generate 60% of Las Vegas Sands revenue. The Great Chinese Hope: Is Zou Shiming the Next Boxing Phenom? 2013-04-05T06:20:25Z Then with hold packed with bales of furs, the ship would square away for Macao or Canton, six or eight months more. The Columbia River Its History, Its Myths, Its Scenery, Its Commerce 2012-04-07T02:00:31.747Z Anson refitted and sold the galleon to the merchants of Macao, and, with about £400,000 worth of Spanish treasure, sailed for England, where he arrived in safety. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z If they passed a gunboat or destroyer upon the broad waters of the estuary they were simple fishermen, on a cruise to Macao or Amoy. Held by Chinese Brigands 2012-03-26T02:00:40.573Z My attention was, of course, directed to the lady designated a "pi-ar Portuguee" by the quartermaster; I at once discovered that she was a Macao Portuguese, very handsome; and, to all appearance, in great affliction. Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) 2012-03-19T02:00:25.027Z “Macao is Las Vegas on steroids,” says veteran boxing promoter Bob Arum, excited by the prospects of Asian riches. The Great Chinese Hope: Is Zou Shiming the Next Boxing Phenom? 2013-04-05T06:20:25Z Found starving when a boy, by the Portuguese priests at Macao, they took him under their care, taught him Christianity, and baptized him by the name of Nicholas Gaspard. The War Tiger Or, Adventures and Wonderful Fortunes of the Young Sea Chief and His Lad Chow: A Tale of the Conquest of China 2012-03-18T02:00:17.620Z At Macao he spent some eighteen months in the Lazarist seminary, preparing himself for the regular work of a missionary. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 7 "Horticulture" to "Hudson Bay" 2012-03-04T03:00:13.390Z We shall sail to an island that lies not far from Macao. Held by Chinese Brigands 2012-03-26T02:00:40.573Z The boat and laundry women are peculiar to the South of China, being only met with at Macao, Canton, Whampoa, and Hong-Kong. Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) 2012-03-19T02:00:25.027Z A vessel soon after arrived from China, and gave the intelligence that the Dutch were lying in wait at Macao, for the merchantmen expected from Manila in China. An Historical View of the Philippine Islands, Vol I (of 2) Exhibiting their discovery, population, language, government, manners, customs, productions and commerce. 2012-03-01T03:00:24.137Z Thenceforth Spanish galleons sailed annually from Acapulco to Manilla, and back by Macao. The Oregon Territory Its History and Discovery 2012-02-22T03:00:27.207Z This writer objects to the silk trade between Filipinas and Nueva España, which only benefits the Chinese, the Portuguese of Macao, and the Mexicans. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume 29 of 55 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century 2012-02-03T03:00:18.817Z The Justice Department is investigating accusations by a former casino executive that Mr. Adelson’s operations in Macao may have violated federal laws banning corrupt payments to foreign officials. The Man Behind Gingrich?s Money 2012-01-29T01:08:55Z Meanwhile, gambling in Macao has soared, with the former Portuguese enclave recording $33.5 billion in revenue last year, five times that of Las Vegas. Rendezvous Blog: China's Coming Standstill 2012-01-24T22:01:10Z He travels freely and spends much of his time in China or its special autonomous region Macao — the center of Asian gambling with its Las Vegas-style casinos. Kim Jong-nam Says North Korea May Collapse, Book Claims 2012-01-19T03:00:57Z According to this version of it, Gualle, on his return from Macao, made the coast of New Spain “under seven-and-thirty degrees and a half.” The Oregon Territory Its History and Discovery 2012-02-22T03:00:27.207Z Seven years later he went to India, and labored in Japan, China, and other countries until his death—which occurred at Macao, April 30, 1659. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume 29 of 55 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century 2012-02-03T03:00:18.817Z China in 1999 reclaimed the former Portuguese colony of Macao, and a few years later ended a casino monopoly that had existed for many years. The Man Behind Gingrich?s Money 2012-01-29T01:08:55Z A complete guide to the open ports of those countries, together with Peking, Yedo, Hongkong, and Macao. Select List of Books ... Relating to the Far East 2012-01-12T03:00:14.110Z The typhoon which visited Canton so severely also committed great ravages at the port of Macao. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume III (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-04T03:00:31.713Z It seems Captain Meares, with some other Englishmen at Macao, had concluded to erect a fort and settle a colony in Nootka Sound; from what authority we cannot say. The Oregon Territory Its History and Discovery 2012-02-22T03:00:27.207Z The Jesuits of Macao also indulge the hope of gaining foothold anew in Japan. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume 29 of 55 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century 2012-02-03T03:00:18.817Z Mr. Adelson’s company, the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, bid for one of the licenses offered by the Chinese and won, leading to the opening of the $240 million Macao Sands in 2004. The Man Behind Gingrich?s Money 2012-01-29T01:08:55Z This, however, did not prevent the "Macaoistas," as the inhabitants of Macao are accustomed to call themselves, from making frequent excursions and pic-nic parties to the mainland and the adjacent Chinese villages. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume II (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-03T03:00:07.630Z As early as 1557 the Portuguese had established a settlement on the island of Macao, one of these numerous islets that fill the estuary of the river of Canton. A History of the Philippines 2011-12-12T03:00:36.870Z There entered the same port, on the 2d of July, the English packet-boat Argonaut, despatched from Macao by the English Company. The Oregon Territory Its History and Discovery 2012-02-22T03:00:27.207Z The Spanish inhabitants daily lend their names to those Sangleys and to the Portuguese of Macao, so that they may enjoy the freedom of that commerce. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume 29 of 55 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century 2012-02-03T03:00:18.817Z He alleges that he was pressed to exert “improper leverage” with Macao government officials to get approvals needed by the company, which Sands officials have denied. The Man Behind Gingrich?s Money 2012-01-29T01:08:55Z Near what is known as the Macao passage, a tremendous noise was suddenly heard in the between-decks. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume II (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-03T03:00:07.630Z He had lived in Macao, where he had been converted to Christianity, and had been a cargador, or cargo-bearer, in Manila. A History of the Philippines 2011-12-12T03:00:36.870Z We hurried on from Macao to Canton, arriving there during the Chinese New Year. My Life in Many States and in Foreign Lands Dictated in My Seventy-Fourth Year 2011-12-12T03:00:33.863Z The inhabitants of the Manilas have nothing on those vessels; their cargoes belong entirely to the Chinese, to the Portuguese of Macao, or to the Mexican merchants. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume 29 of 55 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century 2012-02-03T03:00:18.817Z Also, a Chinese businessman accused Mr. Adelson of reneging on an agreement to share profits from the Macao project. The Man Behind Gingrich?s Money 2012-01-29T01:08:55Z The passage from Hong-kong to Macao is not entirely devoid of interest. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume II (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-03T03:00:07.630Z Some few are from Macao; they seem to be all townsmen, not countrymen. The Inhabitants of the Philippines 2011-11-23T03:00:21.653Z He was then connected with the house of Russell & Sturgis, our correspondents in Manila, and he joined me for the trip to Macao and Canton. My Life in Many States and in Foreign Lands Dictated in My Seventy-Fourth Year 2011-12-12T03:00:33.863Z That resolution was so executed that there are no Christians in Japon, except only the Portuguese from Macao. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume 29 of 55 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century 2012-02-03T03:00:18.817Z We had a prosperous passage to China, arriving at Macao in December, from whence the brig proceeded to Canton. The Adventures of John Jewitt Only Survivor of the Crew of the Ship Boston During a Captivity of Nearly Three Years Among the Indians of Nootka Sound in Vancouver Island 2011-11-15T03:00:19.650Z Macao is a favourite resort of the foreigners settled in Hong-kong for change of air, which in these latitudes seems to be even more necessary than in Europe. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume II (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-03T03:00:07.630Z But the U.F.C. already has staged successful events in Brazil, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany and Abu Dhabi — and next year it is looking to schedule events in Japan, Macao, Singapore and Sweden. Ultimate Fighting Championship Comes of Age Financially 2011-11-11T16:55:50Z Macao was at that time the headquarters of the new slave trade. My Life in Many States and in Foreign Lands Dictated in My Seventy-Fourth Year 2011-12-12T03:00:33.863Z The Venetian Macao contributed more than half of revenue in the period. SJM Net Gains 35% as Macau High Rollers Bet More in Casinos 2011-11-08T20:24:30Z Sands China Ltd., owned by billionaire Sheldon Adelson, plans to open the first phase of a project early next year on the Cotai Strip, where it also built the Venetian Macao. SJM Third-Quarter Net Gains 35% on Rise in High-Rollers 2011-11-08T03:42:43Z Already, before the houses of Macao could be very easily made out, we passed the merchant ships lying in the roads, which cannot approach within from six to eight nautical miles. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume II (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-03T03:00:07.630Z DFS continued to benefit from the expansion of Asian tourism, particularly in Hong Kong and Macao, while Sephora increased market share in all its regions. LVMH Confident on Luxury Demand as Revenue Beats Estimates 2011-10-18T06:41:07Z I had heard of this horrible traffic in human flesh at Singapore, but could not believe it, until I actually saw it at Macao. My Life in Many States and in Foreign Lands Dictated in My Seventy-Fourth Year 2011-12-12T03:00:33.863Z Four Seasons Hotel Macao said revenue during China’s week-long National Day holiday was higher this year as an increase in visitors allowed the hotelier to raise room rates in the gambling center. Macau Four Seasons Says China Golden Week Revenue ‘Stronger’ 2011-10-09T11:31:02Z "I believe in taking care of employees and keeping them happy," says Kevin Chun, executive chef at Macao Trading Company in New York City. Feeding the Staff 2011-09-27T19:34:30Z The chief complaint against him was that he had profaned the graves of their ancestors in the suburbs of Macao, and had constructed new streets right through them. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume II (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-03T03:00:07.630Z Ebitda at the Sands Macao rose 18 percent to $95.6 million. Sands China Advances in Hong Kong as Quarterly Profit Doubles 2011-07-27T05:50:02Z After a short stay in Hongkong, we went on to Macao and Canton. My Life in Many States and in Foreign Lands Dictated in My Seventy-Fourth Year 2011-12-12T03:00:33.863Z In Macao, the Monte Carlo of China, play goes on day and night, every day of the week, and bets can be made from 5 cents to 500 dollars, which are the limits. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z Recent staff meals at Macao featured seafood fried rice, artichokes and linguini and chicken enchiladas. Feeding the Staff 2011-09-27T19:34:30Z We shall treat more particularly of this hideous trade in men, which is chiefly carried on by the Portuguese, when describing our visit to Macao. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume II (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-03T03:00:07.630Z Shares in MGM China, whose main asset is a giant hotel and casino in the booming gambling hub of Macao, is set to begin trading on the Hong Kong exchange on Friday. DealBook: Hong Kong Looks to Regain Footing as I.P.O. Leader 2011-06-03T00:34:47Z We pass Macao on our way into the Canton river. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 1, August, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:11.200Z There were similar discrepancies, although involving smaller numbers, on import of reptiles into Thailand from Macao. Green: Report Finds Lax Monitoring of Wildlife Trade 2011-04-01T02:31:36Z I was sent to Macao, and there I took shipping for Europe. Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume 2011-03-20T02:00:21.247Z The first view of the city of Macao is not less charming than that of Victoria. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume II (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-03T03:00:07.630Z Sendai cattlemen had just started to export their beef to Hong Kong and Macao, and had drafted plans to start shipping to the United States. Food Contamination Fears Could Harm Japanese Brands 2011-03-19T19:52:28Z Portugal was a nation of quality once, with a strong constitution, and in those days, once upon a time, wrecked Portuguese gained leave to dry a cargo on the Island of Macao. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 1, August, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:11.200Z The company operates 17 casinos, 4 slot machine lounges and 2 hotels in Macao, the world’s most lucrative gambling market. Macao Casino Magnate Settles Family Dispute 2011-03-11T02:59:32Z Mozambique, Goa, and two smaller possessions in India, Macao in China and a part of Timor are to this day Portuguese possessions. A Short History of the World 2011-03-04T03:01:03.147Z While at Macao we visited one of the most respected of the foreigners settled there, Dr. Kane, an English physician, who has for years resided in the colony. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume II (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-03T03:00:07.630Z The new London venue joins clubs in Las Vegas, Macao and Cancun, Mexico, with another one planned in South Beach, Miami. Morgan Stanley Woman Turned Chef Lands Job at U.K. Playboy Club 2011-02-08T14:06:26Z Twice the Emperor of China offered to make Macao an emporium for European trade; the Portuguese preferred to be exclusive. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 1, August, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:11.200Z “They would travel on foot through the streets because Macao so small,” said Mr. Jorge, 54, a security manager at the MGM Macau who joined the band 25 years ago. Macao?s Distinct Mix Holds On in a Corner of China 2011-02-08T00:20:18Z Sales of expensive trinkets are jumping on the Chinese mainland and in nearby regions like Macao and Taiwan, as well as overseas, where Chinese tourists now crowd exclusive boutiques from the Champs-Élysées to Fifth Avenue. LVMH Sees Sales and Profits Jump 2011-02-04T16:22:14Z On the 13th of April His Majesty, King Humbert, will hold a grand review of his troops in the new quarter of the Macao, near the railway station. Vestigia Vol. I. 2011-02-04T03:00:23.340Z It was hardly eight o'clock when the two men stepped out into the street together, but the rejoicing populace was astir already, and hurrying towards the new quarter of the Macao. Vestigia Vol. II. 2011-02-04T03:00:22.950Z It effectively transferred control of Mr. Ho’s remaining stake of the Macao casino business, 31.7 percent, to two companies controlled by two branches of Mr. Ho’s family. Saga of Hong Kong Billionaire Takes New Turn 2011-01-27T08:25:39Z The sleepy Macao that many once held dear is increasingly subsumed by the horn-honking and manic rhythms commonly associated with Hong Kong. Macao?s Distinct Mix Holds On in a Corner of China 2011-02-08T00:20:18Z SJM operates 20 of Macau’s 33 casinos, and its Lisboa and Grand Lisboa compete with Wynn Macau and Sands Macao on the city’s peninsula. Billionaire Ho Ends Feud Reading Cue Card in Reclining Chair 2011-01-26T16:07:14Z Wang Guangya, director of China’s Hong Kong and Macao Affairs office, said it’s up to the city’s government to decide on the activist’s visa application, Radio Television Hong Kong reported today. China Rights Activist Seeks Hong Kong Visa for Commemoration 2011-01-11T05:01:12Z The operator of luxury casinos in Las Vegas, its headquarters city, and Macao, China, is priced as a hot growth stock at 83 times earnings. Dorfman: Top 2010 Stocks Bad Bets for 2011 2010-12-20T02:17:30Z The place brings back memories of a visit two decades ago to Macao, then a rather seedy gambling haven administered by Portugal. NYC: At Aqueduct, More Bettors, but Little Sense of Life 2010-12-14T06:55:03Z But with the Nov. 20 opening of the Playboy Club Macao, Flanders is confident he's found a place for the iconic company in the digital age. Playboy Opens Macau Club as It Looks to Asia to Multiply 2010-12-01T18:25:00Z Hyndman, born in Macao and also a coach of jujitsu, spent 25 years at the Southern Methodist University before the Dallas owner, Clark Hunt, tempted him to Major League. On Soccer: M.L.S. Final Lacks Stars, but Not Quality 2010-11-19T07:39:00Z Meanwhile, customers from the Chinese city of Harbin in the north to Macao in the south canceled orders. Letter From Europe: Building Up Connections With China 2010-08-19T16:01:00Z But two casinos, as grandiose and gaudy as anything in Las Vegas or Macao, have opened here recently — with his blessing. Singapore Journal: Relaxing Its Grip on Casinos to Play for a Winning Hand 2010-06-07T00:31:00Z It was precisely this form of sanction a few years ago — which centered on a Macao based bank called Banco Delta Asia — that infuriated the North Koreans. The Korean Torpedo Attack: Will Pyongyang Be Punished? 2010-05-19T16:10:00Z Playboy Club Macao at the Sands Macao casino is only the first of Playboy's new overseas venues that will try to replicate the success of its Las Vegas club that opened in 2006. Playboy Opens Macau Club as It Looks to Asia to Multiply 2010-12-01T18:25:00Z Ukraine and Macao each attract more foreign tourists a year than Japan. Old vs. New in Japan Tourist Push 2010-05-07T17:35:00Z He now lives in Macao, giving occasional paid interviews to Japanese television. North Korea Seems to Tap an Enigma as an Heir 2010-04-24T21:00:00Z In Asia, especially in Macao, high rollers are usually shuffled from one casino to another by tour operators who guarantee their privacy. Singapore Journal: Relaxing Its Grip on Casinos to Play for a Winning Hand 2010-06-07T00:31:00Z At the moment, gambling is banned across China, except in Macao. Opulent Island Is a Compass for China?s Financial Psyche 2010-03-31T00:40:00Z The airline is in discussions with low-cost carriers in China, Malaysia, Philippines and Macao. Novel Idea for Japan: Airport for Budget Travel 2010-03-10T15:30:00Z The loss was a result of write-downs of the value of its properties in Macao and Pennsylvania and expenses to prepare a Singapore resort for its April opening. Las Vegas Sands Posts Smaller Loss in Fourth Quarter 2010-02-18T02:31:00Z “The returns on invested capital will be lower in Singapore than in Macao or other markets, because the capital expenditure was very, very high,” he said. 2010-02-03T15:15:00Z Beijing’s main representation here, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, condemned the resignations on Jan. 15 as only likely to cause more “social conflicts.” 2010-01-27T21:41:00Z Scarcely three hours had elapsed, he said, from the time of our departure, when another junk came up and took him on to Macao, leaving the crew with the wreck. A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas Anson took his prize back to Macao, sold her cargo to the Chinese, keeping the specie, and sailed for England, which he reached by the Cape of Good Hope on the 15th of June 1744. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" The casino business in the Chinese enclave of Macao, Sands’ biggest market, saw growth slow amid the economic crisis. Las Vegas Sands Posts Smaller Loss in Fourth Quarter 2010-02-18T02:31:00Z Taxes are also lower in Singapore compared with Macao, so the casinos should be able to generate better returns over time versus other markets, he said. 2010-02-03T15:15:00Z A Jewish money-lender is no more like a merchant of Salem or Bourdeaux than Malay porters at Macao are like the clerk class of Amsterdam. How to Observe Morals and Manners Alas! what if it were but a ship bound for Hong-Kong, Canton, or Macao? A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas This specimen," says the editor of the Penny Magazine, "was a female, and had been four years in captivity at Macao, previous to her arrival in this country. Illustrative Anecdotes of the Animal Kingdom The company hopes to attract more large convention business to Macao with the projects. Las Vegas Sands Posts Smaller Loss in Fourth Quarter 2010-02-18T02:31:00Z Gambling revenue in Macao last year totaled more than $14.7 billion, according to the territory’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau. 2010-02-03T15:15:00Z Seven years after their first small adventure, or in 1780, a depot of two small receiving hulks was established in Lark’s Bay, south of Macao. Drugging a Nation The Story of China and the Opium Curse As Macao is a Portuguese colony, the governor could not undertake to furnish an expedition; but he granted Captain Rooney a military escort, and otherwise assisted him in removing his prisoners to Hong-Kong. A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas Macao is a small island off the coast of China, near Canton—a Portuguese settlement, owned by Portugal for several centuries, where the opium trade is in full blast. The Opium Monopoly There, in the quietude of a grotto near Macao, still called the Grotto of Camoens, the exiled poet finished the first six cantos of his great epic 'The Lusiads.' Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII In 2004, the Sands Macao recouped its investment in less than a year, but the stand-alone casino cost only $240 million to build. 2010-02-03T15:15:00Z Lord Napier was forced to surrender at discretion, and was escorted back to Macao by an insulting guard of Chinese soldiers, where he died soon after. A Vindication of England's Policy with Regard to the Opium Trade Than-Sing had ascertained that we were about twenty miles from Macao. A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas “In your report, there is an inexactitude; you make me set out from Macao with my brother Joseph Gabet, and yet I did not enter China till four years after him.” Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 He was ordered to Macao in China, to the lucrative post of commissary for the effects of deceased or absent Portuguese subjects. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII Still, the company is optimistic about trends for meetings and conventions in Las Vegas in 2010 and is getting a boost from resurgent business in Macao. 2010-02-03T15:15:00Z For some years previous to 1767 they imported from Goa some 200 chests of Turkey opium to Macao. A Vindication of England's Policy with Regard to the Opium Trade "Captain," said he, "the chief is about to carry you and me, and this French lady, to Macao, where he hopes to get a heavy ransom for us." A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas His report was unmeaning enough; what it said about us was neither good nor bad; it simply set forth a dry nomenclature of the countries we had passed through, since our departure from Macao. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 There is daily communication by steamer with Hong-Kong, and with the Portuguese colony of Macao which lies near the mouth of the river. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" Mr. Lee believes the regulations will be “a huge deterrent” for junket operators, who operate more freely in Macao and whose Chinese clients often want to keep a low profile. 2010-02-03T15:15:00Z Captain Elliott, who had arrived from Macao in the midst of this crisis, at first refused compliance with this demand, but was starved out, and, like Lord Napier, compelled to surrender at discretion. A Vindication of England's Policy with Regard to the Opium Trade We might then, without loss of time, set sail for Macao, where we should, in all probability, arrive before daybreak. A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas After a few months journey through China, we arrived at Macao, in the early part of October, 1846. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 The poet’s five years’ term of service was now over, and he remained at Macao many months waiting for a ship to carry him back to India. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 "Calhoun" to "Camoens" “In any other casino markets outside Macao, casino operators do not rely on junkets,” he said, adding that direct V.I.P. is probably 70 percent to 80 percent of the V.I.P. business in Malaysia or Australia. 2010-02-03T15:15:00Z The island is at the mouth of the Canton river, sixty miles only from Macao, upon the opposite bank. Round the World in Eighty Days We then drew up the following programme of our route:—Directing our course through the Chinese seas, we proposed touching at Canton, Macao, Hong-Kong, and Batavia, where we hoped to remain about two months. A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas To write travels in China, after a saunter or two through the factories of Canton and the environs of Macao, involves the danger of speaking of things that one is not thoroughly acquainted with. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 And then Macao, where he found and lost her again, as coy as ever, together with his wallet. Where the Pavement Ends Mr G. Bennett, who saw a living specimen in an aviary at Macao, describes these long, elegant, loose-barbed plumes as occupying a good deal of the bird's own attention and care. The Romance of Natural History, Second Series He made up his mind to continue his search, even if he had to cross to Macao. Round the World in Eighty Days Had he dissipated the wealth he acquired at Macao, his profusion indeed had been criminal; but it does not appear that he ever enjoyed any other opportunity of acquiring independence. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem Zircon reminded the boys that the Portuguese colony of Macao was only half an afternoon's boat trip south of Hong Kong. The Caves of Fear New regulations were from time to time passed by the Portuguese authorities for the purpose of minimizing the horrors of the Macao trade. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 3 "Convention" to "Copyright" Do you remember the night you lost so heavily at Macao? The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life The southern branch, which retains the name of Si-kiang, reaches the sea west of Macao. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton" According to a tradition, not improbable in itself, he composed great part of it in a natural grotto which commands a splendid view of the city and harbour of Macao. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem It is not easy to estimate the evil effects upon China of the possession of Hongkong and of Macao by the Portuguese. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 5, November, 1863 Passing through the Straits of Samar, he changed his course to the northward and westward, and steered for Macao, where he arrived six days afterwards. An Old Sailor's Yarns Sailed from the Ladrone Islands off Macao, on the 13th July 1816. Account of a Voyage of Discovery to the West Coast of Corea, and the Great Loo-Choo Island Lord Napier was inadequately supported, and the anxieties of his position brought on an attack of fever, from which he died at Macao after a few months’ residence in China. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton" He was appointed Commissary of the estates of deceased persons, in the island of Macao, a Portuguese settlement on the coast of China. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem In their new capacity as legalized fleecers, they came into collision with those of Macao; and what they lost as convoyers, they aimed to gain as pirates. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 5, November, 1863 A poor fellow at Macao, in the employ of the British factory there, fell by accident from a wall and pitched upon his skull. Travels in China, Containing Descriptions, Observations, and Comparisons, Made and Collected in the Course of a Short Residence at the Imperial Palace of Yuen-Min-Yuen, and on a Subsequent Journey through the Country from Pekin to Canton An American brig, which sailed only one day before us from Anjier Point, carried the breeze along with her, and reached Macao twelve days before us. Account of a Voyage of Discovery to the West Coast of Corea, and the Great Loo-Choo Island The opium trade," says Mr. Dobell, "with the exception of ten chests of that pernicious drug, that are allowed to be imported into Macao, for medicinal purposes, is entirely conducted by smugglers. The American Quarterly Review, No. 17, March 1831 The years that he passed in Macao were probably the happiest of his life. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem In a quarrel at Macao some Japanese sailors lost their lives, and their comrades were compelled by the commandant, Pessoa, to sign a declaration exonerating the Portuguese. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era Several days elapsed without his hearing any thing further from the Chinese; and, at length, the time approached when all foreign merchants are ordered down to Macao. Travels in China, Containing Descriptions, Observations, and Comparisons, Made and Collected in the Course of a Short Residence at the Imperial Palace of Yuen-Min-Yuen, and on a Subsequent Journey through the Country from Pekin to Canton Bourbaki and Macao marched gaily off, as they were to spend the night in Macao’s village. Two Years with the Natives in the Western Pacific Sixty Spanish dollars is the bribe paid for each chest of opium sold at Macao; and if it goes to Canton, it pays sixty more on its arrival there. 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