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The Portuguese language in the East in general and in China in particular is popular and recommended. IPOR President Joaquim Ramos said in an interview with PLATAFORMA that he does not know if Portuguese will have the same meaning in Macau in 40, 50 or 60 years. But she notes that it is still viewed as a language to be cherished by the Chinese authorities.
Title: “It’s different, but I’m not panicking about the future of the Portuguese language.”
Other highlights in this release:
Paulo rego “Think this week about celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party and what the party represents today: the new invention of China, communism … and capitalism itself. Also in reducing poverty for hundreds of millions of people. And also in the creation of a superpower, an alternative Anglo-Saxon hegemony. In China, which is now admired by some, others are afraid … and opposed by those who challenge its strength … And Macao accepts and integrates the muscles emanating from China. Between the past and the future; communism and capitalism; West and East … In fact, building bridges between “us” and “them” is becoming more accurate and valuable.
Signals: build bridges
Dinis Chan – tells us this week about a recently passed law in Hungary that prohibits teaching about homosexuality and gender transition to underage students. The decision, which sparked immediate controversy and harsh reactions from the EU and some EU member states, warning that the Hungarian government’s decision contradicts the fundamental values of the European Union, describing the situation as shameful. Condemning Hungary is not tantamount to supporting homosexuality, but to trying to protect the right of all from discrimination by preventing the state from violating these fundamental rights and the system from reverting to totalitarianism.
Editorial staff: rainbow lights
Macau’s entertainment professionals complain that the city is devaluing local pop music. The authorities should support artists, but not make “well-meaning” mistakes. They say that what comes from the outside is valued more.…
Music: Macau’s music industry remains distant
Portuguese Foreign Minister Augusto Santos Silva said this week that the model defined in Europe for a digital certificate that allows travel in the region will apply to third countries in response to concerns from the African Union.
EU / world: Europe will apply digital certificate template for third countries
