sands china limited (chinese: 金沙中國有限公司) is an integrated resort developer and operator in macau[3] and a subsidiary of las vegas sands corp, the owner of the venetian las vegas and the palazzo.[4] it mainly operates in six segments in macau: the venetian macao, sands macao, the plaza macao, sands cotai central, the parisian macao, ferry and other operations.[5] its business involves gaming areas, meeting space, convention and exhibition halls, retail and dining areas and entertainment venues.