Published by UM and compiled by CMS, the book Chronicle of Macao (1999-2024) has been released. It provides a comprehensive review of major events in Macao over the past 25 years since its return to the motherland, documenting developments and changes across various sectors and offering reliable historical materials for research. To celebrate the 26th anniversary of Macao’s return to the motherland, an exclusive 20% discount is available until 31 December 2025. The original price is MOP 500, and the book is available at Plaza Cultural Macau Main Store and Plaza Cultural UM Store.
Building on the editorial approach of the previous edition, this volume adds content covering the years 2020 to 2024, encompassing politics, economy, society, culture, and other areas, presenting Macao’s development across different stages. The book includes more than 5,000 entries, drawing on news and documentary sources from the Central government and the news departments of the Central Agency in Macao, the Macao SAR Government, Hong Kong and Macao newspapers, universities, and other academic research institutions. It adopts a narrative approach, striving to present event backgrounds and related data objectively, fairly, and accurately.
Highlights include:
- Return to the Motherland: Preparations for the 1999 handover and the resumption of sovereignty on December 20, full implementation of “One Country, Two Systems” and “Macao people governing Macao”;
- Economic Growth: Rapid expansion of economic output, per capita GDP among the world’s highest;
- Industry Upgrade: Modernization of the gaming sector, integrated development of tourism, conventions, and major events;
- Social Progress: Implementation of 15-year free education, improved social security and healthcare; cultural prosperity and expanded international exchanges;
- Integration into National Strategies: Opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge; Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area defining “One Center, One Platform, One Base”;
- Global Recognition: Historic Centre of Macao listed as UNESCO World Heritage; honored as “Creative City of Gastronomy” and “Culture City of East Asia” .
The publication of Chronicle of Macao (1999-2024) is not only a systematic review of the past 25 years but also an important reference for in-depth studies on Macao’s social changes, carrying significant academic and historical value.
Title: Chronicle of Macao (1999-2024)
Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Agnes Lam Iok Fong
Publisher: University of Macau
ISBN：978-99965-1-220-9
Price: MOP 500 (20% discount during promotion period)
Promotion Period: Until 31 December 2025
Availability: Plaza Cultural Macau Main Store and Plaza Cultural UM Store.
Chronicle of Macao (1999-2024)