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In celebration of its 45th anniversary, the University of Macau (UM) held the 2026 Alumni Homecoming Gala Dinner and a series of homecoming activities. More than 500 alumni from around the world returned to their alma mater to reconnect with professors and classmates, reminisce about their time at UM, celebrate the university’s latest developments and achievements, and express their support for UM as it enters a new stage of development.
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A delegation from the Faculty of Law (FLL) at the University of Macau (UM) visited Mozambique and Brazil to deepen academic and legal cooperation with Portuguese-speaking countries. During the visit, the delegation met with representatives of higher education institutions, judicial bodies, and research centres, and participated in a series of academic activities on topics including international law, artificial intelligence (AI), digital justice, and human rights protection. The visit aimed to further leverage Macao’s role as a ‘precise connector’ between China and Portuguese-speaking countries and to promote research and exchange in international law.
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This issue of Review of Culture (International Edition) opens with a study of the construction of Zhang Baozai as a cultural icon and a well-known pirate in the maritime history of China, followed by a study about the controversial ‘Festa das Cabeças’ and the history of East Timor under the administration of Governor Afonso de Castro. The focus then shifts back to maritime trading networks, with a presentation of Shy Kinqua and his sons, a prominent trading family in the Canton trade era. The timeline moves forward to the Cold War period, where the author compares the migrants from Mainland China in Hong Kong and Macao. In the cultural heritage section, the concept of Cultural Heritage Community is reconsidered through the case of Macao’s patios. The penultimate section explores the complex interracial relationships between Chinese men and Portuguese women as portrayed in the works by Portuguese female writers. The issue concludes with a book review section analysing Ivo Carneiro de Sousa’s Memórias, Viagens e Viajantes Franceses por Macau (1609–1900) and Maria Anna Acciaioli Tamagnini Barbosa’s Lin Tchi Fá — Flor de Lótus.
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To test the effectiveness of Macau International Airport’s emergency plan and enhance the participating agencies’ capabilities in responding to aviation security emergencies, Macau International Airport conducted the “Exercise on the Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft” from 1:00 am to 3:00 am today (27 October). The exercise simulated a scenario in which a passenger aircraft in flight was hijacked by armed individuals on board, who demanded to land at Macau International Airport.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today attended the 59th Annual Conference of The Chinese Language Press Institute. Speaking at the event, Mr Sam said the decision to hold the conference in Macao again demonstrated the industry’s support for the “One country, two systems” principle, and its interest in the development of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR).
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Over the recent two years, the CCAC has received complaints from various residents indicating that many fitness centres operating under the names of sports clubs or fitness clubs in Macao are, in reality, engaging in commercial activities. Such situations allegedly violated the stipulations under Decree-Law no. 47/98/M regarding engagement in certain regulated economic activities without relevant prior approval. Furthermore, there were concerns regarding lack of supervision or omission by the Sports Bureau (ID). Following an inquiry, the CCAC considers that although the ID had taken actions to follow up the matters, there was clear evidence of negligence and omission. The ID also failed to effectively perform the function of supervision conferred upon by law and misinterpreted the investigative and sanctioning procedures against administrative illegalities.
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The second batch of beneficiaries whose applications for the withdrawal of funds from their government-managed sub-accounts under the Non-Mandatory Central Provident Fund System for 2026 were approved received the funds today (27 October).
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The fourth Business Conference on Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development (hereinafter referred to as: “Conference”) concluded on 23 October. The two-day Conference, themed “Integrating the Greater Bay Area for a Connected World”, showcased regional co-operation achievements through a range of activities, including meetings, outcome launches and panel discussions. During the event, more than 70 business-matching sessions were facilitated to support the co-ordinated development of the Greater Bay Area, empowering enterprises to expand into overseas markets, and connecting them with opportunities across global supply chains.
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