Xi Jinping visits Macau to mark 25 years of Chinese rule

China's President Xi Jinping speaks upon his arrival at Macau's international airport in Macau on December 18, 2024, ahead of celebrations for the 25th anniversary of Macau's handover from Portugal to China.

China's President Xi Jinping arrived in Macau on Wednesday to mark a quarter century of Beijing's rule over the former Portuguese enclave, and is likely during his three-day visit to urge further diversification from its casino industry.