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More Provinces Needed: Adviser / Mais Províncias Necessário: Consultor

Shanghai Daily
06-03-2010

China now has 23 provinces, four municipalities and five autonomous regions, with Hong Kong and Macau as special administrative regions under the one country, two systems policy. All are directly supervised by the central government.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm

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A China tem actualmente 23 províncias, quatro municípios e cinco regiões autónomas, com Hong Kong e Macau como Região Administrativa Especial no âmbito do um país, dois sistemas políticos. Todos são supervisionados directamente pelo governo central.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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Price Stays Key Factor For Mainland Shoppers in Hong Kong / O Preço Mantém-se o Factor-chave Para Compradores no Continente, em Hong Kong

China Daily
06-03-2010

According to a report by Li and Fung Research Center, the annual sales value of Swiss-made luxury watches on the mainland is estimated at 20 billion yuan, far below the 50-billion "cross-border consumption" by mainland customers in markets including Hong Kong and Macao.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm

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De acordo com um relatório realizado por Li e pelo Centro de Pesquisa Fung, o valor anual de vendas de relógios de luxo Suíços no continente é estimado em 20 biliões de yuans, bem abaixo dos 50 biliões de "consumo transfronteiriço" por clientes do continente em mercados, incluindo Hong Kong e Macau.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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Highlights of Premier Wen's Government Work Report (2) / Destaques do Premier Wen Relatório de Trabalho do Governo (2)

Xinhua News Agency
05-03-2010

The central government will support Macao in developing its tourism and leisure industry and appropriately diversifying its economy.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm

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O governo central apoiará Macau no desenvolvimento do seu turismo e indústria do lazer e diversificação adequada da sua economia.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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Chinese Leaders Join Political Advisory Discussions, Stress Economic Transformation, Stability

Xinhua News Agency
05-03-2010

Addressing CPPCC members from Hong Kong and Macao, Vice President Xi Jinping urged them to make further contributions to the implementation of the principle of "one country, two systems", and the basic laws of the two special administrative regions.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm

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Dirigindo membros da CCPPC de Hong Kong e Macau, o Vice-presidente Xi Jinping, pediu-lhes para fazer contribuições adicionais para a implementação do princípio "um país, dois sistemas", e as leis básicas das duas regiões administrativas especiais.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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State Leader Calls For Rational Debate on Political Reform / Líder do Estado Alerta Para Debate Racional Sobre a Reforma Política

South China Morning Post
05-03-2010

The state leader also heard complaints against the term "uprising" in connection with the de facto referendum, pushed forward by the Civic Party and the League of Social Democrats, during his two-hour meeting with Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference delegates from Hong Kong and Macau. The delegates were attending the annual plenary session of the CPPCC in Beijing.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm

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O chefe de Estado também ouviu queixas contra o "levantamento" do termo em relação ao referendo de facto, empurrado pelo Partido Cívico e pela Liga dos sociais-democratas, durante a sua reunião de duas horas com os delegados da Conferância Consultiva Política do Povo Chinês de Hong Kong e Macau. Os delegados estavam presentes na sessão plenária anual da CCPPC, em Pequim.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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Hengqin Proposed to Build a Special Finacial Zone / Hengqin propõe a construção de uma Zona Especial Financeira

NewsTrak Daily
05-03-2010

A proposal to set up a "one-country, two-system" special financial zone in Hengqin, south China's Zhuhai city in Guangdong, to explore a new way of cooperation among China, Hong Kong and Macau is made, paving way for the internationalization of Renminbi. Ma Jing, a member of the top advisory body in China and also Governor of the Guangdong Branch of People's Bank of China (PBOC).

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm

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A proposta de criação de "um país, dois sistemas", zona financeira especial em Hengqin, cidade Zhuhai ao sul da China , na província de Guangdong, para explorar uma nova forma de cooperação entre a China, Hong Kong e Macau, é feita abrindo caminho para a internacionalização de Renminbi. Ma Jing, um membro do principal órgão consultivo da China e também Governador do Poder de Guangdong do Banco Popular da China (BPC).

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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China: ‘Firme Apoio’ a Macau e Hong Kong, Mais ‘Confiança Política’ Com Taiwan - Wen Jiabao

Agência Lusa
05-03-2010

O Primeiro-ministro chinês, Wen Jiabao, garantiu hoje que Macau e Hong Kong poderão contar "sempre" com o "firme apoio" da China para assegurarem a sua "duradoura prosperidade".

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm

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The Chinese Prime Minister, Wen Jiabao, assured today that Macau and Hong Kong can expect "always" with "strong support" from China to ensure their "sustainable prosperity".

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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China: Guangdong Garante Apoio ao Progresso e Estabilidade de Macau / China: Guangdong Ensures Support for Stability and Progress of Macao

Agência Lusa
04-03-2010

O Secretário do Comité do Partido Comunista chinês de Guangdong garantiu hoje num encontro com o chefe do Executivo de Macau, em Pequim, apoiar o progresso e estabilidade da Região Administrativa Especial em benefício das duas regiões.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm

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The Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party Committee of Guangdong Province said today in a meeting with the Chief Executive of Macao, in Beijing, to support progress and stability of the SAR for the benefit of both regions.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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HU'S Slice of History / HU é Parte da História

Frank Ching
South China Morning Post

03-03-2010

As for Jiang, he will be remembered as the man who presided over the return to Chinese sovereignty of Hong Kong and Macau, ending colonialism in China. True, the policy of one country, two systems was Deng's, but Jiang successfully oversaw its implementation, ending the shame of foreign rule of Chinese territory.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm

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Quanto a Jiang, ele será lembrado como o homem que presidiu o regresso à soberania chinesa de Hong Kong e Macau, acabou com o colonialismo na China. É verdade, a política de um país, dois sistemas foi Deng, Jiang, mas com sucesso supervisionou a sua execução, acabando com a vergonha do domínio estrangeiro do território chinês.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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HK, Macao Political Advisors to Focus on Economic, Environment Issues at CPPCC Annual Session

Xinhua News Agency
02-03-2010
Political advisors from Hong Kong and Macao said on Tuesday they would discuss how to maintain economic momentum and the prevention of water pollution at the top political advisory body's annual session.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm

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Os conselheiros políticos de Hong Kong e Macau, disseram na terça-feira que vão discutir como manter a dinâmica económica e a prevenção da poluição da água, no topo da sessão anual do órgão político consultivo.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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Macau: Trabalhadores da Função Pública Satisfeitos Com Abertura ao Diálogo ‘Inédita’ do Chefe do Governo

Agência Lusa
02-03-2010

A Associação dos Trabalhadores da Função Pública de Macau reconhece uma abertura ao diálogo "inédita" do chefe do Executivo, mas salienta que falta conhecer as Linhas de Ação Governativa para dar um voto de confiança a Chui Sai On.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm

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The Civil Servants Association of Macau recognizes an openness to dialogue, "unreleased" of chief executive, but notes that failure to know the Action Lines of Governors to give a vote of confidence to Chui Sai On

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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Martial Arts Feast in Macau Pavilion / Festa das Artes Marciais no Pavilhão de Macau

Shanghai Daily
28-02-2010
The internal design and fit out of the Macau Pavilion for World Expo will be unveiled by the end of March as construction of the building has been completed, Expo officials said in Macau yesterday.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm

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O design interno e o ajuste fora do Pavilhão de Macau para a Expo Mundial, será revelado até o final de Março, assim como a construção do prédio foi concluída, disseram ontem em Macau os funcionários da Expo.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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Lunar New Year Lantern Carnival Held at Ko Shan Road Park and Ko Shan Theatre

Hong Kong Government News
28-02-2010

Among the attractions were Chinese ethnic songs and dances by the Heilongjiang Province Song and Dance Theatre, supported by the Office for Cultural Affairs with Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Regions, Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China. Other programmes included Chinese traditional stage arts, golden oldies, Cantonese opera excerpts, Chinese instrumental performance, fortune-telling, lantern riddle quiz and roving entertainment.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm

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Entre as atrações estiveram músicas e danças étnicas chinesas pelo Teatro de Dança e Canto da Província de Heilongjiang, com o apoio do Instituto de Assuntos Culturais de Hong Kong, das Regiões de Macau e Taiwan, Ministério da Cultura da República Popular da China. Outros programas incluiram artes cénicas tradicionais chinesas, velharias, trechos de ópera cantonense, performance instrumental chinesa, cartomancia, o lantern riddle quiz e entretenimento móvel.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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Macao to Share Experience of Historic Buildings Preservations at Shanghai World Expo

Xinhua News Agency
27-02-2010

Macao is keen to share its experience of restoration and re-use of historic buildings through its Urban Best Practice Area showcase at the upcoming Shanghai World Expo, the head of Macao's preparation office for the Expo said on Saturday.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm

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Macau está interessado em partilhar a sua experiência de restauro e reutilização de edifícios históricos através do seu Urban Best Practice Area Showcase na próxima Exposição Mundial de Xangai, disse o chefe do escritório de preparação de Macau para a Expo, no sábado.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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Global Internet Use Not Yet Universal: Internet Adoption Has Room to Grow

WebProNews
27-02-2010

Only three countries and regions report more than 60 percent of respondents as Internet users: Macao (61%), the United States (78%) and Sweden (80%).

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm

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Apenas três países e regiões relataram mais de 60 % dos entrevistados como utilizadores da Internet: Macau (61%), Estados Unidos (78%) e Suécia (80%).

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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Expo 2010: Pavilhão de Macau Sofreu Alterações Sem Autorização do Arquitecto Mas Dentro da Lei

Agência Lusa
27-02-2010

O Pavilhão de Macau na Expo 2010 sofreu alterações sem a permissão do arquiteto, com base no contrato assinado com o Governo, que ficou detentor dos direitos de propriedade intelectual do projeto, defendeu a coordenadora Christiana Ieong.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm

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The Macau Pavilion at Expo 2010 has been changed without permission from the architect, based on the contract signed with the Government, who was the holder of intellectual property rights of the project, defended the coordinator Christiana Ieong.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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Colóquio "Macau e Xangai: duas cidades expostas" / Colloquium "Macau and Shanghai, two cities exposed"

O Observatório da China convida todos os associados e amigos a assistirem hoje, dia 26 de Fevereiro, ao Colóquio "Macau e Xangai: duas cidades expostas", realizado no âmbito do 5º Fórum Internacional de Sinologia- China Exposta. Imposta. Proposta. No colóquio de hoje, que tem lugar na Delegação Económica e Comercial de Macau, participará o presidente do OC, Rui Lourido, juntamente com outros investigadores.
Mais informações através do site do IPS: http://www.ipsinologia.com/fis.html

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The Observatory for China invites all members and friends to attend today, February 26, the Colloquium "Macau and Shanghai, two cities exposed," conducted within the 5th International Sinology Forum-China Exposed. Imposed. Proposal. In today's colloquim, which takes place in Economic and Trade Delegation of Macao, will participate the Observatory for China's President, Rui Lourido, along with other researchers.
More information on the site of the IPS: http://www.ipsinologia.com/fis.html
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Beijing Official Urges Pan-Democrats to Talk

South China Morning Post
26-02-2010
Speaking at a gathering with Hong Kong and Macau reporters in Beijing, Zhao said blocking the government's electoral reform proposals would lead to instability in the city.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm

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Falando numa reunião com repórteres de Hong Kong e Macau em Pequim, Zhao disse que bloquear as propostas do governo da reforma eleitoral levaria a uma instabilidade na cidade.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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2nd Update: Crown Profit Rises 3%; Remains Committed to Melco JV

Iain McDonald
Dow Jones Newswires

26-02-2010
The company also restated its commitment to its Melco Crown Entertainment joint venture despite a loss for Crown from the Macau-focused business of A$48.1 million. It said that it expects long-term growth from the venture given Macau's exposure to China and said it hadn't had negotiations with any party in relation to its investment in the business despite press reports to the contrary.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm

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A companhia também reafirmou o seu compromisso com os Melco Crown Entertainment, empresa conjunta apesar de uma perda para a Coroa do negócio de Macau com foco de 48,1 milhões. Ele disse que espera um crescimento de longo prazo da empresa, dada a exposição de Macau para a China e disse que não teve negociações com qualquer partido em relação ao seu investimento no negócio, apesar da imprensa relatar o contrário.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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460,000 Young Web Addicts in Guangdong

China Daily
26-02-2010
The survey also predicted that the number of Internet addicts will continue growing in the prosperous province, which borders the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions, in the following years.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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Tsang Budget a Bag of Sweeteners

South China Morning Post
25-02-2010
Tsang's projected deficits will result almost entirely from the government's massive infrastructure spending. After breaking ground on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai- Macau bridge, the Central-Wan Chai bypass and the high-speed rail link to Guangzhou in the current financial year, the government planned to start work next year on additional projects including the Kai Tak cruise ship terminal and a Tseung Kwan O ‘velodrome-cum-sports centre’, Tsang said.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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What Now For Macau as Singapore Takes a Punt?

Media Asia
25-02-2010
Could this be the year that Macau, the 'sin city' of the East, loses its gaming crown in Asia? The Casino Regulatory Authority of Singapore has granted Genting Singapore an early license this month to open the country's first legal casino in Resorts World Sentosa (RWS). Marina Bay Sands, owned by Las Vegas Sands, is to follow in April.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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Heilongjiang Province Song and Dance Theatre to Perform at Lantern Carnivals

Hong Kong Government News
25-02-2010
Supported by the Office for Cultural Affairs with Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Regions, Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China, the Heilongjiang Province Song and Dance Theatre will perform Chinese ethnic song and dance performances at the three carnivals. Festive lanterns will also be on display at the venues from tomorrow to Sunday (February 26 to 28).

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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Growth Fueled by Urban Investment

China Daily
25-02-2010
Starting in the 1980s, China’s reform and opening up were initiated by the creation of the coastal special economic zones, most of which were in Guangdong province, close to Hong Kong and Macao.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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Marina Bay Sands Singapore Orders 33 G3 Systems

Canada NewsWire
25-02-2010
‘Marina Bay Sands will be, without a doubt, one of the most iconic casinos on the planet and we are very proud to be their progressive bonusing provider’, stated Earle G. Hall, President & CEO at DEQ. ‘When we repurchased our exclusivity from DEK International, our vision was to target Macau and the other markets where the USA casino chains were planning to expand. With a direct DEQ presence in Singapore, we can now use this showcase for other targeted markets including the Phillippines, Korea and Australia.’

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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Macau: Delegação do Governo Desloca-se Hoje a Sichuan Para Assinar Mais 36 Projectos de Reconstrução

Agência Lusa
25-02-2010
Uma delegação do Governo de Macau, liderada pelo Secretário para os Assuntos Sociais e Cultura, desloca-se hoje a Sichuan, onde ocorreu um terramoto em 2006, para assinar acordos de financiamento de mais 36 projetos de reconstrução.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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Macau: Deputado Pró-Democrata Volta a Exortar Governo a Lançar Este Ano Consulta Pública Sobre Democratização

Agência Lusa
25-02-2010
Macau, China, 25 fev (Lusa) - O deputado do Novo Macau Democrático Ng Kuok Cheong apelou hoje no hemiciclo para que o chefe do Executivo ‘assuma as responsabilidades’ de lançar este ano uma consulta pública sobre a democratização do sistema político.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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Macau: Deputados Reclamam do Governo Políticas de Promoção de Talentos para melhorar Competitividade

Agência Lusa
25-02-2010
Os deputados à Assembleia Legislativa de Macau alertam o Governo para a carência de quadros qualificados na Região e reclamam políticas ‘claras e efetivas’ de formação e promoção de trabalhadores locais que garantam a competitividade da economia.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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Macau: Segundo Hospital Público Começa a ser Construído em 2011 na Zona de Casinos do Cotai

Agência Lusa
25-02-2010
O segundo hospital público de Macau, com cerca de 500 camas, vai começar a ser construído no segundo semestre de 2011 na zona de casinos do Cotai e deverá estar concluído em 2014, anunciou hoje o Governo.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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Chinese Mainland Trade With Macao in December 2009

Xinhua News Agency
24-02-2010
Chinese mainland export to and import from Macao reached 207,607,000 US dollars in December 2009, and the trade in January-December reached 2,097,600,000 US dollars, down 27.9 percent year on year.

Link: http://www.macauclip.com/mc/press/dailyclip.htm
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