"Chinese leader Xi visits gambling hub Macau as nearby Hong Kong seethes
MACAU/HONG KONG: China's President Xi Jinping arrived in Macau on Wednesday (Dec 18) to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its handover to China, and is expected to announce economic perks as as a reward for its stability and loyalty as protests rock nearby Hong Kong.
Security was tight in the gambling hub, especially for people arriving from Hong Kong. Among the polices Xi is expected to announce are steps to diversifying the former Portuguese colony's economic base beyond its casinos.
"We will join hands to draw the blueprint for Macao's future development," Xi said after arriving at Macau's airport, according to China's official Xinhua news agency.
Among the measures Xi is expected to unveil are plans to develop it into a financial centre, including a new yuan-denominated stock exchange.
Xi's visit, his longest official trip to Macau, will include meetings with government officials and business representatives, as well as the swearing-in of Macau's newly chosen Beijing-backed leader, Ho Iat-seng, on Friday.
Macau returned to Chinese rule on Dec 20, 1999, with the same "one country, two systems" formula aimed at preserving autonomy under which Hong Kong is governed.
While protesters in Hong Kong, across the mouth of the Pearl River, are infuriated by what they see as Beijing encroaching on their freedoms, Macau has seen little dissent."
The contrasts r stark! Take your pick: Peace n stability or chaos n freedom of speech?
The choice is for the people to make!
Again, if Emotion is high, Rationality has no chance!!
Peace to Macau n its people!!
MACAU/HONG KONG: China's President Xi Jinping arrived in Macau on Wednesday (Dec 18) to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its handover to China, and is expected to announce economic perks as as a reward for its stability and loyalty as protests rock nearby Hong Kong.
Security was tight in the gambling hub, especially for people arriving from Hong Kong. Among the polices Xi is expected to announce are steps to diversifying the former Portuguese colony's economic base beyond its casinos.
"We will join hands to draw the blueprint for Macao's future development," Xi said after arriving at Macau's airport, according to China's official Xinhua news agency.
Among the measures Xi is expected to unveil are plans to develop it into a financial centre, including a new yuan-denominated stock exchange.
Xi's visit, his longest official trip to Macau, will include meetings with government officials and business representatives, as well as the swearing-in of Macau's newly chosen Beijing-backed leader, Ho Iat-seng, on Friday.
Macau returned to Chinese rule on Dec 20, 1999, with the same "one country, two systems" formula aimed at preserving autonomy under which Hong Kong is governed.
While protesters in Hong Kong, across the mouth of the Pearl River, are infuriated by what they see as Beijing encroaching on their freedoms, Macau has seen little dissent."
The contrasts r stark! Take your pick: Peace n stability or chaos n freedom of speech?
The choice is for the people to make!
Again, if Emotion is high, Rationality has no chance!!
Peace to Macau n its people!!
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