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Taiwanese tear-jerker wins 'Chinese Oscar' (Reuters)...in Hong Kong action movie "The Beast Stalker." The awards, in their 46th season, judge Chinese-language films from Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore and China, including Hong Kong and Macau. Once open only to Taiwanese films, the Golden Horse... In this article: Golden Horse, Taiwan, Kaohsiung, Taipei, China, and Li Bingbing |
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Times Online | November 19, 2009
Tiananmen student protester Zhou Yongjun faces third jail term after Hong Kong arrest
...in Hong Kong. Lacking a valid Chinese passport, Mr Zhou travelled to Hong Kong from the United States via Macao with the intention of visiting his parents in China on a Malaysian national's passport in September last year. He was picked up...
In this article: Hong Kong, United States, China, Amnesty International, Albert Ho, and Barack Obama
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washingtonpost.com | 6 days ago
Macau plans Michael Jackson shrine to house iconic glove
Macau plans Michael Jackson shrine to house iconic glove HONG KONG (Reuters) - A casino in the Chinese gambling haven of Macau will open Asia's first Michael Jackson shrine after its owners bought the late King of Pop's iconic white...
In this article: Michael Jackson, R&B, Thriller, Charlie Chaplin, Motown 25, and Bad
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MarketWatch | 6 days ago
Michael Jackson 'moonwalk' glove goes to Macau
Michael Jackson 'moonwalk' glove goes to Macau HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- The shimmering white glove that the late Michael Jackson wore during the debut of his trademark moonwalk dance in 1983 will go on display at a Macau casino, according...
In this article: Michael Jackson, Trademark, Billie Jean, Hong Kong, Tax, Motown 25, and New York
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Sydney Morning Herald - Business | 7 days ago
Sands to build Macau resort despite IPO
...after opening the gaming sector to foreign competition in 2002. Las Vegas Sands currently operates the Venetian, Sands and Four Seasons casino hotels in Macau. The company announced its listing plan after rival Wynn Macau launched...
In this article: Las Vegas Sands, Hong Kong, Revenue, Wynn Macau, Las Vegas, and China
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Prime Newswire | November 19, 2009
Asia Properties Signs MOU to Acquire Macau Casino
Asia Properties Signs MOU to Acquire Macau Casino HONG KONG and BELLINGHAM, Wash., Nov. 19, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Asia Properties, Inc. (API) (Pink Sheets:ASPZ) announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding "MOU" to...
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AP Online | November 16, 2009
Sands looks to restart Macau casino work next year
Sands looks to restart Macau casino work next year HONG KONG (AP) - U.S. casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp. plans to resume work in January on its multibillion-dollar gambling resorts in Macau after suspending construction last year amid a...
In this article: Las Vegas Sands Corp., Sheldon Adelson, Hong Kong, Las Vegas Strip, Revenue, Tax, Bankruptcy, Steve Wynn, and Hong Kong Stock Exchange
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The Macau Special Administrative Region (traditional: 澳門特別行政區, Pinyin: Aomen Tebie Xingzhengqu, Cantonese Yale: Oumun Dakbit Hangjeng Keui, Portuguese: Região Administrativa Especial de Macau), commonly known as Macau or Macao (pronounced: /məˈkaʊ/, traditional: 澳門; simplified: 澳门; pinyin: Àomén; Jyutping: ou3 mun4), is one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China, the other being Hong Kong. Macau lies on the western side of the Pearl River Delta, bordering Guangdong province in the north and facing the South China Sea in the east and south. The territory has thriving industries such as textiles, electronics and toys, and a notable tourist industry. This makes it one of the richest cities in the world.
Macau was both the first and last European colony in China. Portuguese traders first settled in Macau in the 16th century and subsequently administered the region until the handover on December 20, 1999. The Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration and the Basic Law of Macau stipulate that Macau operates with a high degree of autonomy until at least 2049, fifty years after the transfer. Under the policy of "one country, two systems", the Central People's Government is responsible for the territory's defense and foreign affairs, while Macau maintains its own legal system, police force, monetary system, customs policy, immigration policy, and delegates to international organisations and events.
- Name:
- Macau
- Language:
- Chinese, Portuguese
- Legislature:
- Legislative Assembly
- Founding Date:
- December 01, 1887
- Formations:
- Portugal-administered trading post
- Area:
- 11.27
- GDP (per capita PPP):
- US$17,600 m
- GDP (per capita PPP) Rank:
- 99th
- GDP (nominal):
- US$15,997 m
- GPD (nominal) Rank:
- 94th
- GDP (nominal per capita):
- US$36,357
- Time Zone:
- MST
- Currency:
- Macanese pataca (MOP$)
- Demonym:
- Macanese
- Drives On:
- left
- Currency (code):
- MOP
- Country Calling Code:
- 853
- ccTLD:
- .mo
- Anthem:
- March of the Volunteers
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