sexta-feira, 17 de dezembro de 2004

Os cinco anos de transição de Macau pelos olhos da China

Our correspondent finds out how the once sleepy former Portuguese enclave is waking up to its new role as a gaming centre for the region.
Macau has been enjoying double-digit growth for the past three years, something that's expected to continue in the foreseeable future.
Businessman Anthony Mok, who runs a chain of supermarkets, testifies to a better business environment.
Mr Mok, GM, Benvindo Supermarket, said: "Before the hand-over (to Chinese rule), business wasn't good. Several years later, it's now better. There're fewer hooligans and it's easier to earn money now that they've opened many new casinos
".

[in Channel New Asia]

As comemorações terão lugar na próxima segunda-feira e contarão com a presença do Presidente da República Popular da China, Hu Jintao.

j.marioteixeira@sapo.pt