This course examines the development of Macao in the international development of capitalism characterized by mercantile capitalism, colonialism, socialism, post-colonialism, and globalization. It will examine how the Chinese in Macao and the Chinese governments during the Ming, Qing, the ROC and PRC eras have responded to the various kinds of global influence. Macao’s relationship with the mainland and other powers in the world will be one of the major themes to examine in this course.

This course examines the development of Macao from the perspective of international development of capitalism characterized by mercantile capitalism, colonialism, socialism, post-colonialism, and globalization.