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Macau

Macau
Macau
Macau is a former Portuguese colony, and in 1999 it became a special administrative region of China. Its economy relies heavily on tourism, specifically the gambling industry, whose revenue has made Macau the world's largest casino market.
Head of Government
Sam Hou Fai
Javon King plays Judas Iscariot in Jesus Christ Superstar. Photo: courtesy Jeff Busby
Your Perfect Week

The best things to do in Hong Kong, July 19-26

Brunch with a view and Southeast Asian flavours at The Orient, sip on heat-relieving winter melon soup at Tsui Hang Village, catch the theatrical phenomenon that is Jesus Christ Superstar and make waves with Disney characters at Studio City Macau’s Water Park.

US-China relations

US lets Hong Kong emergency expire but keeps preferential treatment restrictions

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US-China relations

US to toughen up visa regulations for Chinese journalists, foreign students

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Science

Will AI kill English classes? Chinese university to drop them as tech booms

The institution will replace English lessons with intercultural communication courses as translation tools bridge language barriers.

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Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology in southern China has announced it will do away with standard English courses in favour of classes that emphasise cross-cultural skills. Photo: SUAT
The Philippines

Sanctioned but defiant: Philippine defence chief says China talks ‘not possible’

Blacklisted by Beijing, a defiant Gilberto Teodoro Jnr demands China ‘get out’ of waters Manila claims.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Macau central to China’s commercial space expansion, GalaxySpace says

The company is pushing for more collaboration between the two cities and Beijing in the commercial space sector.

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Hong Kong Basic Law

Legal Tales | Legal tender and electronic payments – can we insist on paying in cash?

Answer lies in common law’s approach to concept of legal tender.

Visitors to the 2021 Hong Kong Brands and Products Shopping Expo pay electronically for goods. Photo: Winson Wong
Banking & finance

China further boosts Hong Kong’s role as offshore yuan hub

Central bank chief Pan Gongsheng unveiled new steps to grow the yuan market in Hong Kong, underscoring the city’s role in boosting global use of China’s currency.

Banking & finance

Beijing unveils policy enhancements to give ‘vitality’ to Hong Kong markets

The governor of China’s central bank says Beijing is set to increase capital allocation to the city to 800 billion yuan under the Bond Connect scheme.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis university town tender to launch in 2 months

Education minister Christine Choi says 22-hectare site in Hung Shui Kiu will comprise three university campus sites.

The Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen new development area of the Northern Metropolis. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong Legco chief urges higher standards after lawmaker’s drink-driving arrest

Starry Lee calls on members to learn from incident involving William Wong and be more rigorous in their conduct to meet public expectations.

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Legislative Council president Starry Lee says William Wong’s case has sparked intense discussion in society as she reminded members of the high expectations the public has of them. Photo: Dickson Lee
SCMP Highlights

Chinese tech cuts desalination cost; light plane crash dilemma: 7 highlights

From UBTech’s lifelike humanoid robots to Filipinos choosing to holiday abroad, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Crime in Hong Kong

Cyberattack on Hong Kong’s Shun Hing Group affects data of 1 million people

Personal information of more than 920,000 customers, including their names, addresses and email addresses, involved in breach.

Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Prospects for Hong Kong are looking up, 29 years after the handover

On the 29th anniversary of the city’s return to China and 105 years since the Communist Party’s founding, President Xi expressed high expectations of Hong Kong and Macau.

A worker installs Chinese national and Hong Kong special administrative region flags in Tsim Sha Tsui, ahead of the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland on June 25. Photo: Jelly Tse
US-China relations

Alibaba sues Pentagon, rare earth truce woes: 7 US-China relations reads

From China grappling with Trump to the world’s fastest computer: highlights from our overseas correspondents in the second half of June 2026.

Alibaba has hit back at the Pentagon after its products were placed on a US military blacklist. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong can develop further with deeper integration, liaison office chief says

Chief Executive John Lee says government pressing ahead with first five-year development plan ‘at full speed’ to align with national blueprint.

Greater Bay Area

Asean hopes to tap Greater Bay Area’s tech skills with closer ties: industry chiefs

Panellists at South China Morning Post’s GBA-Asean Summit list AI and green technology as key areas for cooperation.

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Hong Kong society

Mainland China revises criteria for settling in Hong Kong, Macau

National Immigration Administration announces new criteria to take effect Wednesday and replace current points-based system.

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Travellers arrive at a border crossing connecting Hong Kong and Shenzhen in April. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong politics

2 PLA Navy ships to visit Hong Kong for 5-day port call

Residents will get a chance to board destroyer Nanning and frigate Hengyang during visit.

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Hong Kong housing

Exclusive | High ceiling to clear? First rectified subdivided flat to be approved soon

Housing minister Winnie Ho also says government still needs at least four years to fulfil Beijing’s order to eradicate substandard homes.

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Hong Kong tourism

China urges easing of travel barriers as Apec tourism ministers meet in Macau

Chinese minister Sun Yeli also calls for closer cooperation within Apec community to promote tourism as a regional economic driver.

The Apec meeting was held at the China-Portuguese-speaking Countries Commercial and Trade Service Platform Complex in Macau. Photo: Handout
Retailing

Xtep opens first Saucony store in Hong Kong, eyes more premium retail sites

Chinese sportswear group positions premium running brand in Hong Kong as improving market sentiment draws retailers back to prime sites.

A promotional installation at K11 for the opening of the Saucony store in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
SCMP Highlights

Breakthrough in US-Iran talks; Japan visa hike to affect Chinese: 7 highlights

From deadly school shooting in Philippines to a Chinese man jailed for breeding 300 snakes, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

SCMP Highlights

Dad loses weight for daughter; Dear You’s huge success: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From Andy Hui’s career to a Macau chef marrying Jiangnan and Cantonese cuisines, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

US-China relations

US delegation snubs Apec meeting in Macau due to China visa requirements row

Washington not sending ‘high-level participants’ to tourism ministerial summit after alleged ‘arbitrary and targeted’ behaviour towards US.

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Macau will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) tourism ministerial meeting this week, but top US officials will not be attending. Photo: SCMP/Eugene Lee
China's economic recovery

Beijing’s plan to revive foreign direct investment

SCMP Plus annotates 15-point plan released by the central government aimed at attracting foreign investment and reversing a decline in capital inflows.

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Hong Kong tourism

Exclusive | Competing for tourists? Then Hong Kong must be ‘bigger and better’: Rosanna Law

‘If Hong Kong hopes that our neighbouring cities or competitors can stand still … I think that is unrealistic,’ tourism minister says.

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China's economic recovery

China steps up push to revive foreign investment. Will it be enough?

The measures include greater market access in services, finance and healthcare, though analyst says it remains unclear how the reforms will be implemented.

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