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December 20, 1999. What's now ka the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China is one of the wealthiest cities in the world. For it has well-developed, world-renowned electronic, textile, tourist and toy industries. It's the first, and the last, of the European colonies in China. It was first settled over 400 years ago, by Portuguese traders. In the face of cooperative climate, geography and location, the Portuguese colonizers put a lot of energy, money, and time into development. But the clock was ticking away, towards a handover of control before the 21st century. Nevertheless, Macau supposedly is guaranteed at least 50 highly autonomous years, until 2049, according to the Basic Law of Macau and the Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration. And it's not the only special administrative region within the One Country of China. For the other lucrative, prime plum for the Chinese is Hong Kong, whose sovereignty was transferred from the United Kingdom two years earlier, on July 1, 1997.
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What was the last colonial empire?
The Portugese Empire in 1999, when Portugal returned Macau to China.
Is Macau part of china?
Yes. It is a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China.
Where in China did the Portuguese set up a trading post?
Macau. In 1535, Portuguese traders obtained the rights to anchor ships in Macau's harbours and to carry out trading activities, though not the right to stay onshore. In 1557, the Portuguese established a permanent settlement in Macau. Goa is in India.
Why did Portugal invade Macau?
It wasn't invaded. Macau was gifted to Portugal by the Chinese as a reward for clearing the Sea of China of all the Japanese pirates, which were plaguing that sea at the time.
The Portuguese control of Macau and the British control of Hong Kong in China are examples of what?
it's an example of imperialism.
Territory returned to China in 1999?
Macau
What possession of the pearl of the river returned to China in 1999?
Macau
What was the last colonial empire?
The Portugese Empire in 1999, when Portugal returned Macau to China.
When was the sovereignty over Macau transferred back to China?
The sovereignty of Macau was transferred back to the People's Republic of China on December 20, 1999 by the Portuguese. This was the same time that Hong Kong was returned to China.
What is someone from Macau called?
People from Macau would prefer you call them Macanese, Macau was a Portugal colony, even though Macau has returned to China, it still has its own culture, government, law, currency and such, they even speak different language to people live in China Mainland, therefore people from Macau are not exactly Chinese. Macanese would be a proper and respectful title.
Is it Macau a mediterranean country?
No. Macau is in China.
Does Macau have an extradition treaty with Australia?
Macau is in the People's republic of China.
Is macau in Japan?
NO!!It is in China
Is it possible to use Debit card of Bank of China in Macau?
No, it is not possible to use debit card of bank of china in Macau.
Portuguese colony by china?
Macau.
Who is the Chief Executive for the Macau People's Republic of China?
Fernando Chui Sai-On is the Chief Executive for the Macau People's Republic of China.
Who is the Procurator General for the Macau People's Republic of China?
Ho Chio Meng is the Procurator General for the Macau People's Republic of China.
