China's Xi lauds Macau's 'healthy' gambling industry

Macau (AFP) Dec 19, 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Macau saw "new achievements" in economic diversification and the healthy growth of the casino industry under outgoing leader Ho Iat-seng. Xi's remarks came a day before the former Portuguese colony marks the 25th anniversary of its handover to China under a "One Country, Two Systems" framework. In 25 years of Chinese rule, Macau has surpassed Las Vegas t