High degree of autonomy promised yet Beijing looks to “improve” systems in Macao and Hong Kong.
Politics
Alvis Lo – who has fronted Covid-19 press conferences – takes over as head of the Health Bureau as the former director moves to a specialist role.
The forecast is set fair for Fong who gets to keep his good reputation – and his MOP 80,000 monthly pension – after a lengthy court battle.
Alvis Lo Iek Long will replace Lei Chin Ion as director of the Health Bureau early next month.
Non-establishment lawmaker Au Kam San said that the legislature couldn’t do much because of “limitations of the political system.”
Macao has done well over the past two decades, especially in its battle to prevent and contain Covid-19, says commissioner.
Hong Kong graft busters share information with counterparts in Macao in the run-up to autumn elections for the Legislative Assembly.
Lawmakers point the finger at trade body’s sluggish and lax procedures, in the wake of strong criticism by Macao’s graft busters.
Experienced diplomat with a scientific background who has worked in Africa and the United States comes to Macao from a high-profile post in Beijing.