China corruption
Macau losing streak ends with big, new Wynn
Gaming revenue in Macau rose in August after Wynn Palace opened, events that may be linked. 
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Posted in China corruption, China economy, Chinese tourists, Las Vegas Sands, Macau casino revenue, Macau casinos, Parisian Macao, Sands China, Sheldon Adelson, Steve Wynn, Wynn Macau, Wynn Palace, Xi Jinping
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Macau losing streak ends with new Wynn
Gaming revenue in Macau rose in August after Wynn Palace opened, events that may be linked. 
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Posted in China corruption, China economy, Chinese tourists, Forbes Asia, Forbes blogs, Forbes.com, Las Vegas Sands, Macau casino revenue, Macau casinos, Parisian Macao, Sands China, Sheldon Adelson, Steve Wynn, Wynn Macau, Wynn Palace, Xi Jinping
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Bo Xilai rises again
With Bo Xilai safely out of sight for more than a year, it’s hard to understand why Beijing bought him back for a courtroom encore.
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Posted in Asia Times, Bo Xilai, China corruption, China elite, China justice system, China politics, Hong Kong On Air, Neil Heywood, Xi Jinping regime
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Bo Xilai rises again
With Bo Xilai safely out of sight for more than a year, it’s hard to understand why Beijing bought him back for a courtroom encore. Continue reading
Posted in Asia Times, Bo Xilai, China corruption, China elite, China justice system, China politics, Hong Kong On Air, Neil Heywood, Xi Jinping regime
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Macau bribe tale winds toward Beijing, Vegas
A new probe into ties between Sands China and Macau lawyer/official Leonel Alves puts company chairman Sheldon Adelson in the middle of a deepening mess. 
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