By Muhammad Cohen MACAU - In the nearly 10 years since Portugal left the then-sleepy Macau, the former enclave has made stunning economic progress. As a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China, with a high degree of autonomy under the "one country-two systems" principle, Macau's per capita gross domestic product (GDP) has nearly tripled as billions of dollars of mainly foreign investment in new resorts has made it the world's leading gambling destination. Amid this extraordinary advancement, Macau's political processes have regressed. After a decade of Macau people ruling Macau for the first time in 450 years, the city's apparent response is, "No, thank you," as the select few declare satisfaction with their lot even as the public at large are caught up in frustration and fear. Economic development has... [read full story]
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