Political Pressure Groups and Leaders
- Roman Catholic Church (José Lai, bishop)
- Macau Society of Tourism and Entertainment or STDM (Stanley Ho, managing director)
- Union for Democracy Development (Antonio Ng Kuok cheong, leader)
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