MACAO / MACAU HISTORIC 1930s TRAVELOGUE MOVIE 44854
Library Film, Inc. presents “Beacon of the East,” a circa 1945 black-and-white picture that takes its viewer to “Macao.” (Macau is an autonomous region on the south coast of China. It had been a part of the Portuguese Empire for more than 400 years). Much of the material in the film probably predates WWII, but it's difficult to know for certain. Because it was hardly impacted during World War II, an opening scroll for the film explains that the film features “authentic” scenes of the “ancient city of the Orient.” Scenes include the first lighthouse ever built on the China coast and surprisingly Mediterranean-style buildings. Chinese farmers are shown at mark 02:30 walking down Macao’s lone “highway” as they make their way to market. “They carry their heavy loads for miles slung on poles over their shoulders,” the viewer is told, while a few of the more affluent residents are shown traveling by bicycle. Away from the coastline, the viewer is shown more traditional Chinese structure, beginning near mark 04:00, while of the temple festivals and processions are shown starting at mark 05:30. The A-Ma Temple, Queen of Heaven, is shown at mark 07:00, along with many other sites, including a glimpse of many of the firecrackers the narrator says are made there, and an armada of the fishing junks that head out to sea every day, as the picture comes to an end.
Macau also spelled Macao, officially the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, is an autonomous territory on the western side of the Pearl River Delta, China. Macau is also bordered by the city of Zhuhai in Mainland China to the North and the Pearl River Estuary to the East and South. Hong Kong lies about 64 kilometres (40 mi) to its East across the Delta. With an estimated population of around 652,500 living in an area of 30.5 km2 (11.8 sq mi), it is the most densely populated region in the world.
Macau was administered by the Portuguese Empire and its inheritor states from the mid-16th century until late 1999, when it was the last remaining European colony in Asia. Portuguese traders first settled in Macau in the 1550s. In 1557, Macau was rented to Portugal from Ming China as a trading port. The Portuguese Empire administered the city under Chinese authority and sovereignty until 1887, when Macau, through a mutual agreement between the two countries, became a colony. Sovereignty over Macau was transferred to China on 20 December 1999. The Joint Declaration on the Question of Macau and Macau Basic Law stipulate that Macau operate with a high degree of autonomy until at least 2049, fifty years after the transfer.
Under the policy of one country, two systems, the State Council of the People's Republic of China is responsible for military defense and foreign affairs while Macau maintains its own legal system, public security force, monetary system, customs policy, and immigration policy. Macau participates in international organizations and events that do not require members to possess national sovereignty.
Macau is among the world's richest regions, and as of 2015 its GDP per capita by purchasing power parity is higher than that of any country in the world, according to the World Bank.
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[China] Macau - a brief history
Macau was on of the first areas to be colonized by the Portuguese and also one of the last to be decolonized. Find out more in this brief overview of the history of Macau.
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MACAU: HANDOVER TO CHINA WRAP
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Macau is back in Chinese hands.
Portugal has handed the tiny gambling enclave back to China, ending 442 years of colonial rule and bringing Portuguese people to tears as jubilant local Chinese party in the streets.
China President Jiang Zemin said Macau was entering a new era and he welcomed its Chinese residents back to what he called the embrace of the motherland.
President Jiang arrived in Macau on Sunday to witness Portugal's handover of its last bit of empire.
Macau has been under Portuguese rule since 1557, when China allowed Portuguese seafarers to settle in the southern tip of the peninsula.
On Sunday afternoon, Governor General Vasco Joaquim Rocha Vieira abandoned his mansion, home to Portuguese rulers here since 1846.
Household staff wept as he filed past to shake everyone's hand.
At the Governor's Palace, a flag-lowering ceremony marked the end of an era.
The handover was preceded by a gala evening attended by 2-thousand-500 dignitaries and presided over by Chinese President Jiang and his Portuguese counterpart Jorge Sampaio.
Former governor of Hong Kong, Chris Patten, was present, along with the province's chief executive, Tung Chee-Hwa.
He sat beside the wife of the late Chinese leader, Deng Xiaoping.
Shortly before the flag ceremony marking the transfer of power, President Sampaio made a speech vowing solidarity with Macau - the first established meeting point for people from the Far East and the West.
SOUNDBITE: (Portuguese)
It will thus continue in its centuries-old vocation as an intermediary at the crossroads of peoples, civilizations and interests, and so strengthen its own identity.
SUPER CAPTION: Jorge Sampaio, Portuguese President
Like Hong Kong, Macau will be governed as a Special Administrative Region, with considerable local autonomy.
The Chinese national anthem was played as the Portuguese flag was lowered for the last time in Macau.
Immediately after the stroke of midnight, the Chinese and Special Administration Region flags were raised in a smooth handover which has seen little of the rancour that accompanied Britain's return of nearby Hong Kong.
For Beijing, returning Macau to the fold two years after getting Hong Kong back from Britain leaves just one big prize still to be claimed - Taiwan - an idea facing fierce opposition from many Taiwanese.
In his speech, President Jiang called for an early settlement of the Taiwan issue and complete national reunification.
SOUNDBITE: (Mandarin)
The implementation of the concept of one country, two systems in Hong Kong and Macau has played, and will continue to play an important exemplary role for our eventual settlement of the Taiwan question. The Chinese government and people are confident and capable of an early settlement of the Taiwan question and complete national reunification.
SUPER CAPTION: Jiang Zemin, Chinese President
As the Portuguese took their leave of Macau, the enclave's first Chinese leader was being sworn in.
Edmund Ho, a banker, spent years speaking for local Chinese residents when they took issue with the way Portugal was running its colony.
Ho says law and order will be the priority of his new administration, which took control shortly after the handover.
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Portuguese and Chinese Anthems - Portuguese Retreat From Macau (1999)
Filmed on the 20th of December 1999. Taken from this video:
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Macau - Macau to be handed over to China in 1999
T/I: 10:15:30
Down the coast from Hong Kong the residents of the Portuguese
colony of Macau will be anxiously watching the handover of the
enclave to China at the end of this month - knowing that their
turn comes in 1999.
The Portuguese having twice offered to hand over Macau since the
1960's. Beijing, struggling with poverty and unrest, rejected
the offer both times.
Eventually a joint Sino-Portuguese Declaration was signed in
April 1987, setting 1999 as the handover date.
SHOWS:
MACAU RECENT
VS Macau and coastline;
MS ferry arrives at port;
MS passengers heading towards immigration and passport control;
MS city centre,
PAN to fountain in centre of square with old buildings;
WS old building set with new building behind it;
MS tourists pose outside St. Paul's ruins,
PAN to ruins;
WS
PAN Macau's old and new buildings:
MS Fr. Luis Sequiera walking;
SOT, Fr. Luis Sequiera, Superior of the Society of Jesus
(English): One thing for me is clear : Macau was always Chinese
territory and goes back to the original situation. And this is
my fundamental position even if I am Portuguese;
CU neon signs with deck of cards design;
CU neon sign with domino design;
CU neon sign saying Casino and Sauna;
VS exteriors of Hotel Lisboa, which houses the famous landmark
Casino Lisboa:
SOT, Pedro Mariano, Editor, TDM (English): They need
people to come because these are the people that are among the
casinos' business. So casino without people is no business.
They need business, they need people so they must keep it
quiet;
SOT, Ng Weng Lok, Legislative Assembly member (English):
The transfer will be smooth because especially as the
relationship between Portugal and China are in a very friendly
way. I don't think there will be any big problem as it is in
Hong Kong;
MS Macau flag and Chinese flag along the Macau-Chinese
border;
MS people crossing border from China to Macau.
Runs 2.18
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History of Macau (Part 1)
This is the first part on the History of Macau.
Macau is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China. In 1557 it was leased to Portugal as a trading post. While it was to remain under Chinese sovereignty, the Portuguese came to consider and administer it as a de facto colony. Following the signing of the Treaty of Nanking between China and Britain in 1842, and the signing of treaties between China and foreign powers during the 1860s, establishing the benefit of the most favoured nation for them, the Portuguese attempted to conclude a similar treaty in 1862, but the Chinese refused, owing to a misunderstanding over the sovereignty of Macau. In 1887 the Portuguese finally managed to secure an agreement from China that Macao was Portuguese territory, ending 330 years of uncertainty. In 1999 it was handed over to China. Macau was the last extant European territory in continental Asia.
ROVING REPORT RR9930/B: MACAU: HANDOVER
Nat sot/english
The small Portuguese territory of Macau in the South China Sea is the oldest surviving European colony in Asia. At midnight on 20 December this year Portugal will surrender sovereignty of Macau to China, after four and a half centuries. Like Hong Kong after it returned to China, Macau will enjoy the benefits of one country, two systems. The vast majority of Macau Chinese actively look forward to returning to the motherland. Ethnic Chinese make up 95 percent of the population, but so far little effort has been made to groom them for senior positions in the government. Only seven out of fifty senior civil servants are local-born Chinese and China has already called for a greater effort to localise the civil service. The main business of Macau remains the provision of gambling and related activities for the citizens of Hong Kong and further afield. Gambling is illegal in China, but the country has already spelt out that for historical reasons Macau's gaming industry can carry on for another fifty years without change, despite the triad violence which it generates.
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The Handover of Macau Part 1: 1500 to 1900
In this first part of of a three part series, we look at the history of Macau and how the Portuguese came to perpetually administer Macau over the centuries.
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As it Happened Macau's Handover December 19th 1999 Ray Rudowski's Historical Archive Part 5/7
As a journalist first for ATV, then TVB for 5 years I covered events leading up to the handover and beyond between 1995-2000.
On December 19th 1999 the the eve of Macau's historic handover from Portuguese Colony to Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China I recorded the daylong coverage.
Here for historians and researchers as well as friends and colleagues is how it looked and felt on that day.
In this segment:
00:01 Portugal's President Jorge Sampaio continues his his speech
06:03 The Portuguese flag lowering ceremony begins
Memories of Macao in 1999: The return of Macao
The year 1999 is special for Macao, as on the morning of December 20, after the handover ceremony, Macao finally returned to its motherland, China. Macao Daily, the local newspaper of Macao, issued an extra edition with a headline Macao Has Returned on the front page. Though the three words were simple, they naturally conveyed all Macao people's feelings. Cui Zhitao, acting editor-in-chief, shares the exciting moment in Macao's history. #Macao #MacaoSAR20
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MACAU: HANDOVER TO CHINA WRAP
English/Nat
People in Macau are celebrating the return of the enclave to Chinese rule with parades and parties.
The handover has brought the Chinese government closer to unifying the country of 1.2 (b) billion people - a goal that has defined the great Chinese dynasties but has eluded the communist government since it took power 50 years ago.
Now China is missing only one more key piece of real estate - Taiwan.
Chinese President Jiang Zemin fixed his nation's focus on the island in his speech to wrap up the Macau handover ceremony.
As midnight struck on Sunday, a huge cheer went up around Macau.
For many, the end of almost four-and-a-half centuries of Portuguese rule was reason to celebrate.
They're hoping the birth of a new era will bring an end to the problems of the past.
China has twice turned down Portugal's offer to hand back the territory, but it will now become China's responsibility to stop the recent turf war between Triad gangs, responsible for 37 deaths in the past year.
Local Chinese people packed the streets to celebrate the handover and witness history in the making, watching the ceremony on giant screens.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
I think for a lot of people probably it's not very emotional, but we'll see after 50 years or so.
SUPER CAPTION: Macau resident
Portuguese tourists joined locals in the streets to witness the event.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
If they have chosen freely to be part of China, we should respect their choice.
SUPER CAPTION: Portuguese tourist
As new Macau Chief Executive Edmund Ho was still being sworn in, the few remaining Portuguese flags were being lowered.
The territory is now officially called the Macau Special Administrative Region, and it will enjoy a degree of self-rule for the next 50 years.
For China's leaders, there's now only one piece of real estate missing - Taiwan.
Chinese President Jiang Zemin says the successful implementation of the one country, two systems principle in Macau will give a positive push to the early settlement of the Taiwan question.
Speaking at a ceremony to celebrate the setting up of the Macau Special Administrative Region, Jiang said the Chinese government and people would continue their efforts to achieve reunification.
China and Taiwan split amid civil war in 1949, and the two sides remain far from reunification.
Macau's return to China also brings to an end European rule in Asia.
There are now no European colonies on the continent.
Reminders of Portuguese rule are quickly disappearing.
Money from cash machines was swiftly changed to the new currency.
At daybreak, people rushed to buy the special stamps released to mark the historic handover.
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Macau in the 1960's. Archive Film 91281
Macau. Macao in the 1960's. Street and the Communist headquarters. China, Asia
1999 MACAU 香港 大陆 台灣 Hong Kong China News Chinese Archive 中国新闻
When did Macau become part of China? history of Macau,One country two system
Macau is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China. In 1557 it was leased to Portugal as a trading post. While it was to remain under Chinese sovereignty, the Portuguese came to consider and administer it as a de facto colony. Following the signing of the Treaty of Nanking between China and Britain in 1842, and the signing of treaties between China and foreign powers during the 1860s, establishing the benefit of 'the most favored nation' for them, the Portuguese attempted to conclude a similar treaty in 1862, but the Chinese refused, owing to a misunderstanding over the sovereignty of Macau. In 1887 the Portuguese finally managed to secure an agreement from China that Macao was Portuguese territory, ending 330 years of uncertainty. In 1999 it was handed over to China. Macau was the last extant European territory in continental Asia.
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Flag raising ceremony on 5th anniversary of handover to Chinese rule
1. Various of ceremony
2. Wide pan of onlookers
3. Various of Chief Executive of Macau Government Edmund Ho (man in pink tie) arriving
4. Drummer
5. Various of flags being carried by guards
6. Dignitaries standing (man in pink tie, third from left of screen is Edmund Ho)
7. Various of flags for Macau and People's Republic of China being raised
8. Dignitaries watching
9. Various of flags
10. Wide shot of ceremony
11. Marching band
12. Wide shot of ceremony
STORYLINE:
Macau raised its green flag into the air on Monday in a special ceremony that kicked off a daylong celebration of the former Portuguese colony's fifth anniversary under China's rule.
The flag, decorated with a white lotus, was raised along with China's red flag as the Chinese national anthem played.
Macau officials, including Edmund Ho, the Chief Executive of Macau's government, and China's top envoys to the territory were present for the ceremony.
Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived on Sunday for the festivities. He is expected to give a speech later on Monday that might touch on Taiwan - the self-ruled island China is pressuring to follow Macau's lead and unify with the mainland.
After stepping off his plane on Sunday, Hu proclaimed that Macau has been thriving since the gambling enclave of about 450-thousand people rejoined China on December 20, 1999.
Macau has seen a drop in the violence - mostly shootouts between gangsters fighting turf wars over casinos - that once scared away tourists.
The economy has recorded double-digit economic growth in the past five years.
Cheering crowds gathered in the streets on Sunday to get a peek at Hu as he toured Macau - a peninsula and two islands in the Pearl River delta in southern China.
During his two-day visit, Hu is expected to meet with Tung Chee-hwa, the leader of neighbouring Hong Kong - a former British colony that returned to China more than seven years ago.
Macau is only 60 kilometres (40 miles) west of Hong Kong.
Like Hong Kong, Macau returned to Chinese rule under a one country, two systems formula - designed to give the territory a wide degree of autonomy.
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CHINA/MACAU: HANDOVER TO CHINA: TROOPS (2)
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The Chinese People's Liberation Army received a warm welcome as it drove over the border and through the streets of Macau, the former Portuguese colony handed back to China at midnight Sunday (Local Time) (1600GMT).
Huge crowds lined the streets to watch the arrival of the soldiers many in Macau hope will bring an end to the gangland violence which has shaken the enclave in recent years.
It took the Chinese People's Liberation Army (P-L-A), around 40 minutes to drive from their barracks to the Macau border; through streets in mainland China packed with rejoicing Chinese wishing them well for their new work preserving security in Macau.
Impeccably turned out in their green uniforms and wearing white gloves, they rumbled across Macau's border at noon Monday (local time) (0400GMT).
In contrast to the heavy rains that met PLA troops when they entered Hong Kong in 1997, the sun shone brightly on Monday as China re asserted its control over the territory it lost centuries ago to the Portuguese.
As they crossed the border, thousands more Macau residents waving red Chinese flags greeted the 500 People's Liberation Army troops.
Some were curious to see the Chinese soldiers, others were just plain delighted.
Many Macau people hope they will help deter warring triad gangs that have scared away tourists and killed at least 37 people during the past year alone.
The former Portuguese gambling enclave, the last European colony in Asia, now wants some peace.
Unlike Hong Kong residents who were wary of Chinese troops, people in Macau are happy to see the arrival of the soldiers, so much so they laid on a carnival to welcome them.
The local Macau residents hope the military's presence can help restore law and order.
The return of Macau to China at midnight Sunday (local time)/(1600GMT) moved the Beijing leadership closer to unifying the country of 1.2 (b) billion people - a huge goal which has defined the great Chinese dynasties but has eluded Beijing's communist government since it took power 50 years ago.
Like Hong Kong, Macau has become a «Special Administrative Region» of China, with considerable local autonomy for at least 50 years under what China calls a «one country, two systems» arrangement.
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