An album of photographs about Macao and the return of Macao to the motherland was published recently. Ho Hau Wah, chief executive of the future Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), wrote the title and preface of the photo book.

Compiled by the Information Office of the State Council, the Macao Album consists of more than 200 pictures, including some rare historic photos.

In seven parts, the album illustrates the history and current situation of Macao, major events of the settlement process of the Macao issue and the course of Macao's return to the motherland.