Recently, Moody’s, a financial rating agency, downgraded Macau’s economic outlook from “stable” to “negative.” This adjustment links closely to Macau’s deep ties with mainland China. The decision faced criticism from Macau’s authorities, who disagreed with Moody’s assessment. Moody’s explained that the change reflects Macau’s strong political, institutional, economic, and financial connections with mainland China. The […]
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