Chinese Periodicals

Online Resources

 * Chinese Periodicals in the Library of Congress: A Bibliography
 * Chinese Studies Internet Resources - Richard C Rudolph East Asia Library
 * Electronic Resources - The University of Hong Kong Libraries

Overview
A periodical is a regularly published magazine, newsletter, or journal. Several valuable periodicals concerning Macau/Macao genealogical research exist. Many genealogical and historical societies publish magazines and newsletters. The articles in these periodicals often include the following:
 * Family genealogies and pedigrees
 * Helpful articles on research methodology
 * Transcripts or indexes of biographical sketches, censuses, church records, migration lists, military records, obituaries, wills, vital records, and more
 * Historical background
 * Current and historical maps
 * Information about local and national records, archives, and services
 * Interesting articles about social life and customs
 * Book advertisements and book reviews
 * Advertisements of professional researchers
 * Queries or requests for information about specific ancestors that can help you contact other interested researchers

About Periodicals
A periodical is a regularly published magazine, newsletter, or journal. Journals are published by societies created for the study of family history, local history, or one surname. Articles in journals often include:


 * Family genealogies and pedigrees.
 * Transcripts of church records, migration lists, and cemetery records.
 * Suggestions for research procedures.
 * Information about local records, archives, and services.
 * Book advertisements and book reviews.
 * Research advertisements.
 * Researcher’s queries or requests for information about their ancestors.