Macao marks 25th anniversary of returning to motherland

People pose for photos at the Senado Square in south China's Macao, Dec. 20, 2024. Friday marks the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

A tourist poses for photos in south China's Macao, Dec. 20, 2024. Friday marks the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

This photo taken on Dec. 20, 2024 shows China's national flag and the flag of China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on the top of a taxi in south China's Macao. Friday marks the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

This photo taken on Dec. 20, 2024 shows a bus with a celebration sign in south China's Macao. Friday marks the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

People pose for photos at the Senado Square in south China's Macao, Dec. 20, 2024. Friday marks the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

People pose for photos at the Golden Lotus Square in south China's Macao, Dec. 20, 2024. Friday marks the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

People take selfies at the Golden Lotus Square in south China's Macao, Dec. 20, 2024. Friday marks the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

This photo taken on Dec. 20, 2024 shows China's national flags and the flags of China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on a street in south China's Macao. Friday marks the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

People walk past lanterns on a street in south China's Macao, Dec. 20, 2024. Friday marks the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

This photo taken on Dec. 20, 2024 shows the sunrise view in south China's Macao. Friday marks the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

This photo taken on Dec. 20, 2024 shows a night view of south China's Macao. Friday marks the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)