Macau's casinos count cost of Hong Kong's escalating protests


  • World
  • Thursday, 08 Aug 2019

Casinos are seen in a general view of Macau, China October 8, 2015. REUTERS/Bobby Yip

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Growing protests in the Asian financial centre of Hong Kong are weighing on the neighbouring Chinese territory of Macau as some visitors steer clear of the world's biggest gambling hub, worried over transport disruptions and safety concerns.

Hong Kong, a former British colony, has suffered a wave of sometimes violent protests since June as initial opposition to a now-suspended extradition law evolved into a direct challenge to the government and calls for full democracy.

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