of the "goal of complete reunification of the motherland."
But this is politics and the reality is a vibrant Macau that is undeniably growing and profiting to the benefit of more people, quicker than ever. Macau is on a winning streak.
Meanwhile, there is a special Mainland Endorsement for Taiwan Residents office at Macau International Airport. Like the local businessmen heading to China, planeloads of Taiwanese men going to Macau seem to think little of politics, more of the cash they may win.
The casinos are a Disneyland for adult fun, but if you don't fancy playing with Lady Luck there is plenty of heart and history to experience in Macau over a long weekend.
For your information:
Macau (澳門) is a small territory on the southern coast of China, 70km southwest of Hong Kong.
Travel: You can get there by hydrofoil, boat and helicopter from Hong Kong. Or fly straight in from Taipei.
Cost: Air Macau from Taipei for a long-weekend is NT$6,700 in the evening, NT$8,200 in the day, for September.
Hotel: Casa Real Hotel, Avenida Do Dr Rodrigo Rodgrigues, 1118, Macao (853) 726 288.
Tourism bureau Web site: www.gov.mo/egi/Portal/index.jsp
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