Macau SAR CE Sam Hou Fai, Zhuhai CPC Secretary Chen Yong vow to boost Hengqin development

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has met with Communist Party of China (CPC) Zhuhai Municipal Committee Secretary Chen Yong at Government Headquarters in Macau where they exchanged views on further strengthening Macau-Zhuhai cooperation, with a stronger emphasis on continuously boosting the integrated development between Macau and Hengqin.The Macau Government Information Bureau (GCS) announced the meeting, held on Thursday, in a statement late that night. The 106-square-kilometre island of

April 13, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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3 Macau collectors show their prized items at exhibition in Taipa

Three art collectors of different backgrounds are showcasing their prized items in the “Show-Off 4.0” exhibition at the Taipa Village Art Space, with the exhibition on until May 15.Located at 29-31 Rua dos Mercadores in Taipa Village, the free-admission exhibition is the fourth instalment in the series. This time, it features a collection of artworks on display, among which are paintings and Chinese shop plaques. The items amassed over the years all belong to collectors José Isaac Duarte,

April 13, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Mainland unveils package of policies, measures to boost ties with Taiwan

BEIJING – The Chinese mainland yesterday rolled out a package of 10 policies and measures – spanning inter-party communication, infrastructure, travel, trade and culture – aimed at boosting exchanges and cooperation with Taiwan.The announcement by the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee followed a meeting on Friday between Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, and Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party,

April 13, 2026 | BY admin

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Striving for peaceful development of cross-Strait ties

China Daily Editorial        The visit to the Chinese mainland by Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) last week, particularly her meeting on Friday with Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee General Secretary Xi Jinping, is of significance to developing relations between the two parties and across the Taiwan Strait, expanding exchanges and cooperation, and strengthening the common endeavor of opposing “Taiwan independence”.Much has changed

April 13, 2026 | BY admin

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Chinese scientists solve mystery of how plants make nicotine

 BEIJING - For centuries, scientists have known that tobacco plants produce nicotine -- but no one could figure out exactly how they do it. Now, a team of Chinese researchers has finally solved the puzzle.        In a study recently published in the journal Cell, researchers from the Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences (CEMPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences mapped out the complete process -- from start to finish -- of how nicotine is

April 10, 2026 | BY Xinhua

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China regulates AI human-like interaction services to protect minors

   BEIJING – China issued today new rules regulating providers of AI systems that simulate human personality traits, thinking patterns and communication styles in continuous emotional interactions with users, placing strict safeguards on content for minors.   The interim measures, jointly released by the Cyberspace Administration of China along with four other government departments, aim to balance technological innovation with safety and public interest.   Under

April 10, 2026 | BY Xinhua

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Xi meets KMT leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing

     BEIJING - Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee,  met this morning with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, in Beijing.   Invited by the CPC Central Committee and Xi, Cheng is the first KMT chairperson to have led a delegation to the Chinese mainland in the past decade. The delegation had visited Jiangsu Province and Shanghai before coming to Beijing.   Xi said this

April 10, 2026 | BY Xinhua, MPD

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Macao's annual tourism expo opens, drawing global industry reps

     The 14th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (MITE) opened at Cotai Expo this morning, complete with destination presentations, industry forums, and workshops.   Organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), this year's fair is held under the theme "Global Convergence, Future Horizons". It has attracted over 700 tourism-related enterprises and government entities from 59 countries and regions, as well as more than 600 hosted

April 10, 2026 | BY Xinhua, MPD

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Macau Commentary: Notes of a Servant of Sport – When School Ends, Talent Disappears

Commentary by Manuel SilvérioIndependent sports analyst and consultant in regional development(Former civil servant with international experience and long-standing dedication to public policy and sports development)In Macau, the problem is not a lack of talent – it is a lack of continuity.And that continuity inevitably begins at school.It is there that most young people first come into contact with sport. It is there that vocations emerge, habits are formed and the first foundations are

April 10, 2026 | BY admin

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Zhuhai's Gongbei Customs seizes 19 kg of silver from ‘pregnant’ driver arriving from Macau

Gongbei Customs announced on Wednesday that officers at the Hengqin checkpoint seized about 19 kilograms of silver granules from a woman feigning pregnancy.The incident occurred on March 13, when customs officers inspecting vehicles in the arrival lane noticed a female driver who appeared unusually nervous. Officers noted that the woman’s physical proportions seemed “disproportionate”, prompting a secondary inspection.Upon further investigation, officers discovered 16 packages of silver

April 10, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Over 10 speakers in Macau explain ‘holistic approach to national security’ concept

The Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) government and the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the MSAR jointly organised a session yesterday where over 10 speakers in the field of national security, selected by the central authorities’ respective entities, delivered talks, with some of them also referring to cultural performances, with the aim of enabling the attendees to gain a deeper understanding of the central authorities’ holistic approach to national

April 10, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Fu Luen youth members make 1st appearance at UN to tell Macau’s story

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) recently hosted its 70th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) at its New York City headquarters. The Women’s General Association of Macau (commonly known as Fu Luen) sent a 16-member exchange group to participate in the session’s side events, according to an association statement released on 26 March.The statement highlighted that this was the largest delegation ever sent by the

April 10, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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3rd Macau Int’l Comedy-Fest opens in Hengqin

The 3rd Macau International Comedy Festival kicked off at the Hengqin Culture and Art Complex yesterday, featuring an opening ceremony and a string of performances aimed at nurturing comedy talent and strengthening cultural exchange, running through Sunday.The four-day festival, co-organised by Mahua FunAge and the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), brings together industry professionals, performers and emerging talents. Speaking to the media after the performances, Mahua FunAge CFO Cheng

April 10, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Elderly patient tests positive for Legionnaires’ disease in Macau

The local Health Bureau (SSM) announced in a statement yesterday that a 65-year-old local male patient, who was in serious condition, tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease. According to the statement, the patient has a history of chronic illness and long-term coughing. He developed symptoms including haemoptysis* and dizziness on April 1 and sought treatment at the public Conde de São Januário Hospital Centre, where a chest X-ray indicated pneumonia and he was admitted for

April 10, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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