Former top judge Sam Hou-fai was appointed the new Chief Executive of Macau on Sunday. In a vote on Sunday, he received 394 votes in the 400-member election committee of the special administrative region. At a press conference after the election, Sam emphasized that the former colony should use its advantages in connecting to Portuguese-speaking countries to promote the city’s development. He particularly aims to support small businesses. Retail sales in the city, known for its casinos, recently slumped by 17.5 percent compared to last year.