Justice · Macau · China · November 7, 2026

Macau jails ex-lawmaker Au Kam San in first security case

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Nov 6, 1:46 AM ET

Au Kam San was sentenced to 12 years and six months for subversion. The closed-door trial was the first under the 2009 law. His wife called it persecution.

Why it matters

It shows the law's reach over political activism in Macau.

Background

Au was a pro-democracy legislator.

Sources

• BBC News ↗Nov 6, 1:46 AM ET
• NPR ↗Nov 6, 8:56 AM ET
• BBC Chinese ↗Nov 6, 8:11 AM ET

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