Xinhua Headlines: Macao: magnetic Chinese hub with multiple charms

by Xinhua writer Wang Xiaopeng

MACAO, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- Fang Fan, a resident of Guangzhou, had a clear goal for her recent trip to Macao: to enjoy a front-row seat at a performance by U.S. musical icon Herbie Hancock.

For showgoers like Fang, Macao -- just a two-hour drive south of Guangzhou -- has emerged as a vibrant destination where star-chasing dreams can come true. With an expanding array of high-