China’s Xi Jinping swears in new Macau leader Sam Hou-fai on 25th anniversary of ex-colony’s return to Chinese rule

[HKFP] - 12/20/2024

By Holmes Chan Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday presided over the inauguration of new Macau leader Sam Hou-fai, capping off a three-day visit as the former Portuguese colony marks 25 years since being returned to China. Sam, who served as president of Macau’s apex court since the 1999 (…)



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