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Christopher Cottrell

How intoxicating sandalwood captivated a continent: a 3,000-year history

blurred smokes of incense in bokeh photography

CREDIT: Getty Images

From its medicinal uses and Buddhist connections to its arrival in China and flourishing trade in Asia, sandalwood, with its heady scent, has been sought after for over three millennia.

2 Aug 2022 - 10:32AM

How Macau’s health care system was primed to beat the pandemic

Illustration: Mario Riviera

In September, Macau University of Science and Technology opened its Faculty of Medicine. The former Portuguese colony’s success in controlling the Covid-19 outbreak has led to calls for help from around the world.

27 Apr 2020 - 11:50AM

A potential Trump casino in Macau may see ripples reaching Beijing

The gaming concession clock is ticking down in Macau. In 2020, the first of the licences for the city’s six casino operators will start to expire. Photo: EPA
8 Aug 2017 - 4:13PM

Price pressure pushes Macau residents to move to Zhuhai

20 Feb 2008 - 12:00AM
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Guangzhou's old-style villas reveal their hidden potential

16 Jan 2008 - 12:00AM
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