City marks the anniversary with flag-raising, commemorative stamps and a light show, while top officials attend ceremony in Beijing.
Politics
Both familiar names and new ones join the race for the elections to the Legislative Assembly this autumn.
Sulu Sou Ka Hou and Ron Lam U Tou, both prominent in the public life of Macao, set out their stalls as polling day draws near.
Acting chief representative’s sudden departure follows refusal to sign ‘One China’ pledge.
Candidates highlight the need for better housing, education for young people and workers’ rights and benefits.
Macao should be guided by the civilised concepts of equality, mutual appreciation, dialogue and tolerance, says top official.
With just over two months to go before the autumn elections, more candidates are putting their names forward, promising a better deal for Macao’s residents.
Prospective lawmakers vow to better residents’ lives, especially the poor and disadvantaged, in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Electoral Affairs Commission confirms validity of all but one List, which failed to come up with the minimum number of nominations.