Which colony did Portugal reliquish during his presidency?
Brazil
Cape Verde
Macau
East Timor
Answer
Macau, a former Portuguese colony, was transferred to Chinese rule on December 20, 1999, marking the end of over four centuries of Portuguese administration. The handover ceremony, held in the early hours of the morning, symbolized a significant shift in global power dynamics and the rise of China as a major global player.
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