Macao's new gov't sworn in on 10th anniversary of return to China

Macao's new gov't sworn in on 10th anniversary of return to China

MACAO, China - Macao's new Chief Executive Fernando Chui (L), who was elected unopposed in July, takes the oath of office for a five-year term at an inauguration ceremony attended by Chinese President Hu Jintao in Macao on Dec. 20, 2009. Macao's new administration, including key government officials and members of the core policymaking Executive Council, was sworn in as the former Portuguese colony marked the 10th anniversary of its return to China the same day.

Macao's new gov't sworn in on 10th anniversary of return to China

Macao's new gov't sworn in on 10th anniversary of return to China

MACAO, China - Macao's new leader Fernando Chui (L) and Chinese President Hu Jintao shake hands during the inauguration ceremony of Macao's new administration as the former Portuguese colony also marked the 10th anniversary of its return to China.

Former minister to run for chief executive of Macao

Former minister to run for chief executive of Macao

MACAO, Macao - Fernando Chui, former culture minister of Macao, speaks to the media in Macao on June 16 after filing his candidacy for elections to choose the next chief executive. Chi said he has received nominations from 95 percent of a 300-strong election committee which is responsible for electing the territory's leader.

Former minister to run for chief executive of Macao

Former minister to run for chief executive of Macao

MACAO, Macao - Fernando Chui, former culture minister of Macao, speaks to the media in Macao on June 16 after filing his candidacy for elections to choose the next chief executive. Chi said he has received nominations from 95 percent of a 300-strong election committee which is responsible for electing the territory's leader. (Kyodo)

Macao's new gov't sworn in on 10th anniversary of return to China

Macao's new gov't sworn in on 10th anniversary of return to China

MACAO, China - Macao's new Chief Executive Fernando Chui (L), who was elected unopposed in July, takes the oath of office for a five-year term at an inauguration ceremony attended by Chinese President Hu Jintao in Macao on Dec. 20, 2009. Macao's new administration, including key government officials and members of the core policymaking Executive Council, was sworn in as the former Portuguese colony marked the 10th anniversary of its return to China the same day. (Kyodo)

Macao's new gov't sworn in on 10th anniversary of return to China

Macao's new gov't sworn in on 10th anniversary of return to China

MACAO, China - Macao's new leader Fernando Chui (L) and Chinese President Hu Jintao shake hands during the inauguration ceremony of Macao's new administration as the former Portuguese colony also marked the 10th anniversary of its return to China. (Kyodo)