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Reports the December 1999 scheduled return of the colony of Macao from Portugal to China. History of Portugal's control of Macao and its deterioration; Its reliance on casinos and gambling for revenue; Lack of political affect Portugal had; Details of the ceremony for the return of the colony.

Reports on the transition of Macao's Portuguese colony to Chinese rule. The presence of Chinese troops in the region; Comments from Jorge Sampaio, president of Portugal; Decision of Chinese Deputy Prime Minister Qian Qichen to send advance guards to establish a garrison in Macao; Meeting between Sampaio and Qian.

Reports on conditions in Macao, a Portuguese colony on the south China coast. Evidence of an increasing gang war; Plans for Macao to return to Chinese rule in 1999; Percentage of Macao citizens who are Portuguese; Economic conditions; Relationship with China.

Reports on the final election by residents of Macao, on September 22, 1996, under Portuguese rule before it reverts to China in 1999. Details on the seats held by the Legislative Assembly; Ruling of the country by Portugal for almost five centuries.