Macao Returns Home

China resumed the exercise of sovereignty over Macao on December 20. Macao, which has been China's territory since ancient times, was colonized by Portugal in the mid-16th century.

The successful return of Macao marked a great step forward in the country's cause of reunification, following Hong Kong's return in 1997, and the complete eradication of national humiliation brought on by colonialism.

(Beijing Review: `99 Top 10 Chinese News Events, No.1, 2000)

US-Led NATO Bombs Chinese Embassy

During an air campaign against Yugoslavia, three NATO missiles hit the Chinese embassy in Belgrade at midnight on May 7 local time, killing at least three people and injuring more than 20.

(Beijing Review: US-Led NATO Raids Chinese Embassy, No.21, 1999)