Hey there! Have you heard about Macao? 🇲🇴 It’s a small but super exciting city that’s been making big news lately!
What’s Happening in Macao?
Macao is celebrating 25 years since it returned to China in 1999. This exciting anniversary marks a new chapter under a special system called “One Country, Two Systems”. But what does that mean?
One Country, Two Systems Explained
“One Country, Two Systems” is a unique way that allows Macao to be part of China but keep its own special rules and ways of doing things. This means Macao can have its own government, legal system, and even money!
Macao’s Amazing Growth
Since 1999, Macao has grown a lot! Here are some cool facts:
- 💰 Macao’s economy has grown seven times bigger!
- 👛 People there earn on average around $70,000 a year!
- 🏅 Macao is one of the richest places in the world, ranking first in Asia!
- 👵 People live long lives, with an average life expectancy of over 83 years!
- 👨💼 Almost everyone who wants a job has one, with very low unemployment!
A Tourist’s Dream
Macao is a super popular place to visit:
- 🌍 In 1999, 6.6 million people visited.
- 🧳 In 2019, that number jumped to 39.4 million visitors!
- 🏖️ This year, over 32 million tourists have already visited Macao!
Looking to the Future
Macao is not stopping there! The city is working hard to keep growing and improving. They’re focusing on:
- 🚀 Diversifying the economy (that means doing lots of different things to make money).
- 🌉 Building big projects like the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.
- 🌐 Being more open to the world and making friends with other countries.
Macao and the World
Macao has connections all around the globe:
- 🤝 It has made agreements with nearly 60 countries!
- 🌍 It has strong ties with over 120 countries and regions.
- 🌏 People from Macao can travel visa-free to 147 countries and regions!
Did You Know?
Macao is also part of the Belt and Road Initiative, which is like a big friendship project connecting countries through trade and cooperation.
Wrapping Up
With all these exciting developments, Macao is set for an amazing future. The city’s success shows how “One Country, Two Systems” can work really well!
So next time you hear about Macao, you’ll know all about this fantastic city that’s making waves around the world! 🌏✨
Reference(s):
Macao SAR embarks on new chapter of 'One Country, Two Systems'
cgtn.com
