Macau Former Lawmaker Au Kam San Arrested for Alleged Foreign Collusion

Au Kam-san, a prominent pro-democracy figure and former legislator in Macau, was arrested by Macau police for allegedly colluding with foreign forces, marking a significant enforcement of the region's national security law. Authorities accused him of providing false information to overseas anti-China groups and inciting hatred towards the government, as well as disrupting Macau's chief executive elections. The arrest is seen as the first of its kind under Macau's security law and highlights increasing crackdowns on democratic movements in Macau, mirroring similar actions in Hong Kong. Police claim Au had long-standing ties with hostile foreign forces and used these connections to undermine national security. This development underscores the tightening grip of Beijing on Macau's political landscape and raises concerns about the suppression of civil liberties. Au Kam-san has been a key advocate for democratic reforms in Macau for decades.