A cosmopolitan past: Trade, travel and indulgence in 19th-century Macao
19th-century Macao was a heady destination for the international elite; a place where Chinese silks met French Champagne, Cantonese opera met Mozart, exotic creatures could be purchased as pets, and the vibrant sim-sungs offered daily music and opium-infused relaxation.
Plenty of firsts at Airshow China, including a homegrown passenger plane
More than 100 types of flying machines were on display in Zhuhai, from brand new commercial planes to the world’s biggest amphibious aircraft. There was even a life-sized replica of the Tiangong space station.
Brazil and China’s economic ties: Stronger than ever
China is Brazil’s biggest investor and most valuable trade partner. These two massive countries’ complementary economies create exciting opportunities across a range of sectors – it’s no wonder their relationship is reaching new highs.
Changes ahead
The Macao government has wrapped up its consultations with the public on national security law amendments. The proposed changes seek to safeguard Macao from non-traditional threats to national security and bolster development, according to high-ranking officials.
Mainland tour groups set to return
Visitor numbers are expected to double when mainlander tour groups return to Macao, possibly in late October.
A bridge to the future
With a new bridge linking Macao and Taipa set to open in 2024 – the fourth constructed in just 50 years – the city’s development is beginning to take new shape.
Macao’s heritage goes virtual
If visitors can’t come to Macao in person, they can still experience the city’s major museum exhibitions and cultural heritage sites – thanks to virtual reality.
The right notes
Since 1997, the Macao Youth Symphony Orchestra has helped to raise the bar for aspiring classical musicians in the city.
Honouring Macao’s modernist buildings
Docomomo Macau’s new Walking Guide celebrates the city’s modernist architecture and conveys an urgent message: preserve these treasures, lest our collective memory be lost.
Keeping traditions afloat in Coloane
Two former shipyard workers are on a mission to preserve and promote Macao’s shipbuilding heritage, albeit on a smaller scale.