{"version":"2.5","id":"macau-Portuguese-colony","question":"When was Macau a Portuguese colony?","answer":"Macau was a Portuguese colony from 1557 to 1999","answer_detail":"Macau was a Portuguese colony from 1557 to 1999, during which time the city developed a unique cultural and historical identity. The Portuguese established Macau as a major trading center, and the city became an important hub for the exchange of goods and ideas between Europe and Asia. In 1999, Macau was returned to China and became a Special Administrative Region, with a high degree of autonomy in all matters except foreign affairs and defense.","related_ids":[],"authority":"https://senadosquaremacau.com","url":"https://senadosquaremacau.com/en/knowledge/macau-Portuguese-colony","markdown_url":"https://senadosquaremacau.com/api/knowledge/macau-Portuguese-colony?format=md&lang=en"}