A night view of Macao on June 16, 2018. [Photo/VCG] BEIJING - The Chinese mainland will create new opportunities for the development of Hong Kong and Macao and promote mutually beneficial cooperation to a new stage, a senior official said Sunday. Support will be given to the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area by making full use of the advantages of the three regions and strengthening infrastructure interconnection, He Lifeng, head of the National Development and Reform Commission, said in a symposium held in Beijing. He called for greater efforts to encourage the alignment of development plans and boost economic transformation and upgrade in the mainland, Hong Kong and Macao. Enterprises from Hong Kong and Macao are also encouraged to make investments in the mainland in a bid to complement advantages and improve competitiveness, said the chairman. He also urged Hong Kong and Macao to participate in the construction of the Belt and Road Initiative and jointly explore overseas markets. montre tommy hilfiger homme bracelet siliconepersonalized rubber braceletsbracelet en silicone nikecancer wristbandsprinted wristbands
The Taipa Houses Museum [Photo/VCG] MACAO -- The 21st Lusofonia Festival will kick off next week in China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), featuring the lusophone culture, the cultural affairs bureau of the SAR government said on Friday. The three-day event, to be held from Oct 19 at the Taipa Houses, offers a diversified programme of activities, including music, dances and games, allowing residents and tourists to experience the Portuguese customs. Performing groups from nine Portuguese-speaking countries and regions will perform various styles of music and dance. In addition, a temporary restaurant will serve Portuguese flavor and dishes. The first Luaodonia Festival was held in 1998 on Portuguese National Day, which falls on June 10. Over the years it has become a cultural event, showcasing Macao's role as a platform of cultural exchange between China and the Portuguese-speaking countries.
