This course explores local politics after the Portuguese settled in Macao. The course will especially examine the contemporary political system under the 'one country, two systems' formula, and discuss relevant political issues in Macao.

CILO-1: Describe the political system in the colonial age. CILO-2: Identify the development of the political system after the 1999 handover. CILO-3: Explain the "one country, two systems" political system and its background. CILO-4: Discuss the future of Macao’s political system.