An intellectual who helped rebuild a nation
Zheng Guanying was a remarkable entrepreneur, Chinese patriot, moderniser, writer – and his ancestral home, the Mandarin’s House, is one of Macao’s architectural jewels.
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Claims to fame
Macao has been home to many people who were once – or still are – considered famous. We delve into the history of nine of the most notable inhabitants.
Fortress Macao
Whether still here to visit or lost completely to time, the forts of Macao are the strongholds of many stories. These vital defences once protected the city and its people over more than 400 years.
The golden grandfather of Macao
To coincide with the launch of a new biography written by his grandson, we look at the life and times of Pedro José Lobo.
Keeping us posted
Celebrating its 135th birthday, the Macao Post & Telecommunications has been connecting the city with the world.
Pioneers, printers and popstars: the Portuguese in Hong Kong
Built on historical roots from Macao, the Portuguese community in Hong Kong may have been small over the past 175 years – but it has nevertheless remained vibrant.
Guangdong–Macao park takes traditional Chinese medicine global
With TCM becoming more recognised worldwide as a medicine and not simply as a health supplement, GMTCM tells Macao Magazine how they are further promoting it worldwide.
Renaissance treasures in Macao for the first time
The exhibition explores some of the themes that characterise Renaissance art (14th to 17th centuries) from the human form to movement, light and shade and costume.
First Chinese Bishop marked shift in Macao diocese
Domingos Lam led the diocese in Macao for 15 years from 1988 to 2003.
Moving ahead steadily amid competition
With an economic output forecast at RMB150 billion by 2020, today, Qianhai is Shenzhen’s innovation and commercial hub.