‘It’s a Kind of Cultural Translation’
Giorgio Sinedino, a prominent Brazilian sinologist based in Macao, grew up reading about China in his father’s library. Here’s how he turned his childhood fascination into an award-winning career helping the Portuguese-speaking world better understand Chinese philosophy and culture.
Bound to Last: The Power of Print
An exhibition of rare books at University of Macau Museum of Art invites visitors to rediscover the printed word and reflect on books’ enduring value in the digital age.
Discovering Macao’s History Through Play
From battling pirates on the high seas during Macao’s maritime heyday to auditioning for the Patuá theatre, the city’s layered history and culture have been brought to life in a hands-on, high-tech exhibition at The Grand Lisboa Palace Art Gallery.
Casa Garden Reopens Its Doors
Shrouded inside a green tarpaulin for much of 2025, the heritage-listed building is once again ready to serve as a bridge between Chinese and Portuguese cultures.
Ink Across Eras
Macao artists Leong Kit Man and Tsang Tseng Tseng are helping keep ancient forms of Chinese ink painting relevant in the contemporary art world. Here, the pair speak to how new perspectives can complement traditional techniques.
Is the Future of Design Steeped in Tea?
Zence Object is giving discarded tea leaves a second life as sleek, sustainable materials that can replace plastic, wood and paper. Founded in Macao and supported by partnerships across the Greater Bay Area, the fast-growing company is building a new model for circular design.
Meet Macao’s King of Breaststroke
Chao Man Hou is a record-holding swimmer whose talent has taken him around the world. Currently training for the National Games, the professional athlete proudly represents the potential of Macao’s sporting scene.
China and Cabo Verde Shape a Shared Future
China’s growing investments in Cabo Verde are evident in the everyday lives of the West African nation’s citizens. From safer streets and a modern maternity hospital, to the increasingly sustainable ways in which electricity is generated.
‘Innovate to Elevate’
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai’s 2025 Policy Address outlined a bold and pragmatic vision for Macao’s future, focusing on economic diversification, social welfare reform, regional and international cooperation, and ambitious infrastructural developments.
Xia Baolong Shares ‘Four Aspirations’ for Macao
The Central Government’s top official on Hong Kong and Macao affairs urged the latter Special Administrative Region to deepen integration with Hengqin, promote economic diversification and expand international engagement during his latest tour of the city.