Chinese President Xi Jinping traveled to Macao to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty. The city, known for its casinos, has undergone significant transformation since its handover.
42 minutes agoFlorida to ban PornHub starting Jan. 1 due to new age verification lawGet ready for Insider Deals that offer great savings on gift ideas, home essentials and hair care products.China's President Xi Jinping, right, speaks upon his arrival at the airport in Macao , China, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, ahead of celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the casino citys return to Chinese rule. Daniel Chao, left, drinks from a cup at his coffee shop in Macao on Dec. 13, 2024.
Tourists walk past a street decorated with Chinese national flags and Macao regional flags in Macao on Dec. 13, 2024. China rules Macao under a “one country, two systems” arrangement similar to its governance of Hong Kong, a former British colony. Macao is the only Chinese city where casino gambling is legal and it has resorts run by affiliates of the American gaming giants MGM Resorts, Las Vegas Sands and Wynn Resorts.
The ruling Communist Party's agenda for Macao now holds sway, with city leaders often referring to national plans. That’s a marked shift from the past, when the city rarely felt any direct impact from Beijing, said Ieong Meng U, a professor at the government and public administration department of the University of Macao.
The closer economic ties have coincided with more intrusive political controls, especially after huge anti-government protests in Hong Kong in 2019 that led Beijing to crack down on virtually all public dissent.. In November, Macao Journalists Association expressed concerns over signs of declining press freedom, saying some local media outlets have been asked to withdraw their articles due to political pressure.
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