Opportunism Drives CCP’s Crackdown on Macau Casinos, Analysts Say

Opportunism Drives CCP’s Crackdown on Macau Casinos, Analysts Say
In this photo taken on March 5, 2019, visitors take photos outside the Wynn casino resort with a view of the Grand Lisboa (top C) casino resort building in Macau. Anthony Wallace/AFP via Getty Images
Michael Washburn
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News Analysis

China’s widely reported crackdown on the gaming industry of Macau arises from a mixture of opportunism and ideology, with the former an overriding factor, according to observers. The desire to eliminate perceived threats to Beijing’s dominance, and the economic motive of keeping gaming revenue from leaving China, are driving forces in this latest Chinese Communist Party (CCP) offensive.

Michael Washburn
Michael Washburn
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Michael Washburn is a New York-based reporter who covers U.S. and China-related topics for The Epoch Times. He has a background in legal and financial journalism, and also writes about arts and culture. Additionally, he is the host of the weekly podcast Reading the Globe. His books include “The Uprooted and Other Stories,” “When We're Grownups,” and “Stranger, Stranger.”
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