by Xinhua writers Wang Aihua and Xu Lingui
MACAO, Dec. 14 (Xinhua) -- For centuries, the quiet city of Macao, nestled next to Hong Kong, has rarely captured as much attention as it does today.
In less than a week, this wealthy and culturally vibrant Chinese territory will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its return to the motherland, which ended centuries of Portuguese occupation.
Since 1999, Mac
