2007 Macau transfer of sovereignty anniversary protest

[1] The event coincided with the 8th anniversary of the transfer of sovereignty over Macau that took place on the same date in 1999.

This protest also followed one of the largest corruption case involving Ao Man-long of the Macau public works just a month before in November.

Only 12 of the city's 29 legislators are directly elected, while the rest are chosen by the leader and interest groups.

[2] The December protest used the slogan "oppose corrupt government, fight for democracy, protect people's livelihood, rebuild Macau's values, reestablish the memory of this generation."

[3] About 1,000 residents of Macau held a march to demand full democracy and protest against corruption.