The legislature passed an anti-terrorism law in April 2002 that includes provisions that are consistent with the requirements of UN Security Council Resolution 1373.

Under the terms of a September 2000 bilateral Memorandum of Understanding, Macau and the US government cooperate in enforcing textile quotas and preventing illegal trans-shipment.

Macau's new customs service worked with U.S. industry associations and maintained high tempo operations to combat piracy [1].

U.S. investment in Macau, while small in the past, is expected to increase in the coming years as the result of the 2002 awarding of two gaming concessions to consortia with U.S. interests.

The possible new investment of US$1.5-2.5 billion in the medium term will increase jobs and income and dramatically raise the U.S. business profile in Macau.