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Macau chooses China riches over democracy, unlike neighbour Hong Kong

The former Portuguese colony has marched on to become the world's largest gambling hub over the past few decades, surpassing its more rebellious brother Hong Kong along the way

Chinese President,  Xi Jinping, Peng Liyuan, Macau Chief Executive, Fernando Chui, Ho Iat-seng
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and wife Peng Liyuan greet officials, along with the outgoing Macau Chief Executive Fernando Chui and the incoming chief Ho Iat-seng, upon his arriving on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters

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Macau has long provided Chinese leaders with a glimmering showcase for the virtues of obeying Beijing.
 
The former Portuguese colony has marched on to become the world’s largest gambling hub over the past few decades, surpassing its more rebellious brother Hong Kong along the way. President Xi Jinping is expected to use a visit marking 20 years of Chinese rule over Macau this week to send a message to the protest-stricken financial hub some 50 kilometers (30 miles) to the east: work with us and get rich.
 
“Jobs are chasing after Macau people, instead of the other way around,” said

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