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Macao’s first arrest under its national security law has sent shockwaves through the region, targeting former lawmaker Au Kam San for allegedly spreading false information to anti-China groups abroad to incite hatred. His detention has triggered fears of a judicial crackdown, with reports of restricted legal access, censorship of sensitive materials, and closed-door proceedings. As Macao’s legal system—historically more independent than Hong Kong’s—faces mounting scrutiny, the case underscores a troubling shift: national security is now trumping dissent, even in a place where pro-democracy voices are quieter. With a potential 30-year sentence looming and family lives upended, the trial raises urgent questions about fairness, transparency, and the future of civil liberties in Macao.

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