General Vasco Joaquim Rocha Vieira was the 127th Governor of Macau, as well as last, under the reign of Portugal over Macao. The General, during his terms of office, paid nine visits to and worked closely with the People’s Republic of China, which ensured the successful handover of Macao, accomplished the “Three Transformations” and preserved the Portuguese culture in Macao. During his office, a number of large-size infrastructure projects were completed in Macao, including the Macao International Airport, Macao Cultural Center and the Lotus Bridge. He’s been granted numerous orders and decorations, including Portugal’s Grand Cross of the Order of Merit, Grand Cross of the Order of Infante D. Henrique, Commander of the Order of Aviz, Medal of Distinguished Services of Gold, Medal of Military Merit of 1st Class, Medal of Exemplary Behaviour of Gold, amongst many others. Besides these honors, General Vasco Joaquim Rocha Vieira also received many foreign awards, including Grand Cross of the Order of Rio Branco from Brazil, Commander of the National Order of Merit from France, and Commander of the Legion of Merit from the United States of America.