Vehicles pass by a celebration banner in Macao, south China, Dec. 17, 2024. The streets of Macao have been adorned by festive decorations, as the city is set to mark the 25th anniversary of its return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

A celebration poster is seen in front of the Ruins of St. Paul's in Macao, south China, Dec. 17, 2024. The streets of Macao have been adorned by festive decorations, as the city is set to mark the 25th anniversary of its return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

A pedestrian walks past a celebration poster at Macao University of Science and Technology in Macao, south China, Dec. 17, 2024. The streets of Macao have been adorned by festive decorations, as the city is set to mark the 25th anniversary of its return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

A woman takes selfies in front of a celebration installation in Macao, south China, Dec. 17, 2024. The streets of Macao have been adorned by festive decorations, as the city is set to mark the 25th anniversary of its return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)