Washington says it will impose sanctions on Macao from next year over the territory’s alleged failure to combat the scourge of trafficking.
Macao politics
The new version of the law, passed by the legislature nearly two weeks ago, includes tougher penalties and broader categories of offence.
After four days in Portugal, Macao’s top official prepares to meet Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Xavier Bettel, before heading to Brussels for talks with Belgian and EU officials.
Chief Executive expresses ‘heartfelt gratitude’ towards all people in Macao and all community sectors for their support during city’s Covid-19 outbreaks and economic downturn.
Chief Executive also hopes Macao people will gradually adapt to post-pandemic life, do their best to protect themselves and work together to resume fully normal economic and social activities.
Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong, says adopting tough anti-virus measures can cause inconvenience but believes the ‘right to life’ is most fundamental.
During meeting with new director of Liaison Office, Zheng Xincong, chief executive says gradual relaxation of travel restrictions should bring ‘favourable conditions’.
Report noted media were constrained and ‘political rights and freedoms’ undermined but praised economic performance and Covid-19 prevention measures.
Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raimundo do Rosário says changes, which will involve some staff transfers, should be completed by July.
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