Making memories
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Macau has had a different relationship with China than has Hong Kong, and there will be a different impact from the handover of Macau to China by Portugal in Dec 1999, compared to the british handowver of Hong Kong. China tolerated Portugal more than it did Britain. Macau was a major trading post for Portuguese merchants who became involved in regional trade. Macau has been affected by Portugal's Catholic faith, while Hong Kong was ruled by the Protestant British. A gambling monopoly accounts for over half government revenue.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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Of greyhounds and gangsters: letter from Macau
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The colony of Macau is scheduled to revert to Chinese rule on Dec 20, 1999, after being controlled by Portugal since 1557. It is an unruly mecca of organized crime, which both Chinese and Portuguese officials have taken full advantage of in recent times.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Money, gangsters and politics: an everyday story of Japan
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Hiroyasu Watanabe, former president of Sagawa Kyubin Company Ltd, was recently charged with breach of trust for misusing company funds. He has had dealings with former crime syndicate leader Susumu Ishii and the Liberal Democratic Party.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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