After two decades of development and support from the Chinese mainland since Macao returned to China, the world's gaming hub has become a main part of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. With its pursuit of economic diversification, what's to be expected from a new yuan-denominated bourse to be set up in Macao? How can the city keep its gaming industry thriving?
The Chinese mainland and the Macao Special Administrative Region have seen constant progress in exchanges and cooperation since Macao's return to China in December 1999, and the central government will support the diversified development of Macao's industries, and further involve the city in the overall national development plan, a senior official said.
If more Hongkongers can reflect on the region's development from Macao's experience, it will be beneficial to the future of Hong Kong.
Macao may hold a winning hand in the form of its gambling industry amid an economic diversification push and make itself into a major exporter of gaming products, said the head of a local business association.
A temporary security checkpoint was set up at the east artificial island on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge to check personnel and vehicles that enter Macao and Zhuhai via Hong Kong, the Global Times learned from the authorities on Monday.
The mainland and Macao have enjoyed comprehensive and deep cooperation in areas including hosting major events, promoting and branding their culture and tourism, and boosting mutual development.
China National Space Administration will set up Macao Space Exploration and Science Center to assist deep space exploration cooperation between China and international society.
Hengqin New Area in South China's Guangdong Province is expected to provide 3,800 flats with favorable prices exclusively for citizens of Macao Special Administration Region, according to press conference of Hengqin local government on Monday.
China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced Sunday the establishment of a space exploration and science center at the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) which experts said will boost China's space industry to communicate with the international partners.
After Suffering Comes Happiness, a drama written and performed by Macau students, kicked off its national tour in Beijing and the run will end in Beijing as well. The 30 Macau university students and young adults will present the drama in over 30 cities in the Chinese mainland over the coming year.