Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday urged soldiers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA)'s Macao Garrison to unswervingly uphold the principle of "one country, two systems" and safeguard the region's prosperity and stability.
President Xi Jinping says Macao has gained a growing sense of belonging with the motherland, 15 years after the region's return to China.
Peng Liyuan, center, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, high-fives with two children as they listen to a folk rhyme during her visit to a kindergarten under the Women's General Association of Macao, Dec 19, 2014.
Macao is shifting into high gear to become a center of tourism and leisure, in part by further tapping into its rich history and unique culture.
President Xi arrives in Macao for anniversary celebrations
Faces of Macao: President of University of Macao
"Faces of Macao" provides a one-of-a-kind overview of the most prominent figures and issues during the past 15 years' history. From local governors to the most popular restaurant owners, and from history to culture, this series spells out the distinguishing path of social development in Macao.
For all visitors to Macao, the must buy souvenir had to be Koi Kei Bakery's sweet treats. Almond cakes, pork fillet and ginger candy always top tourists' shopping list. As the creator of Koi Kei, bakery master Liang Canguang has deep thoughts and feelings about the rapid growth of business.
As Hong Kong protesters were blocking roads and forcing shops to close, a record number of mainland tourists were occupying the streets of Macao.
The Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) has experienced years of fast development after its return to the motherland, Italian experts say.
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