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Start Over Descriptor "PORTUGUESE colonies" Region macau (china : special administrative region) Publisher university of california press
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1. China's Sin City.

Author

Chan, Catherine S.

Subjects
*GAMBLING, *INCARNATION, *CONSUMERISM, PORTUGUESE colonies
Abstract

From the arrival of Portuguese colonialism to its present incarnation as the world's biggest gambling center, Macau has long made the most of its liminal position at China's edge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2023
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2. Macau 1999.

Author

Porter, Jonathan

Subjects
*INTERNATIONAL relations, *HISTORY, PORTUGUESE colonies
Abstract

Highlights the reversion of the Portuguese colony of Macau to Chinese rule on December 20, 1999. History of colony; Colony's relationship with China; Discussion on Macau's economy; Questions what will be the fate of Macau in 1997; Comparison of Macau and Hong Kong, another colony under Chinese rule.

Published
1997

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