Macau: From Trade Hub to Casino Capital

This chapter chronicles the transformative journey of a key figure in Macau's history, from smuggling during World War II to establishing the region's casino industry. It contextualizes Macau's role as a crucial trading post, examining its historical significance in Portuguese-Chinese trade and the impacts of the opium trade. The chapter ultimately reflects on how Macau's trading prominence declined with the British acquisition of Hong Kong, reshaping its identity and standing in the region.