Macau expresses "strong opposition" to international criticism of the conviction of Au Kam San

The Macau government expressed strong opposition to international criticism regarding the sentencing of pro-democracy figure Au Kam San to 12.5 years in prison. This condemnation has drawn responses from entities like the UN and EU, which highlighted concerns over political pluralism and freedom of expression in Macau. The court's decision, based on national security laws, has been labeled as politically motivated by critics, including Amnesty International. The Macau government insists that the trial adhered to legal standards and that Au Kam San is a Chinese citizen, framing the matter as an internal issue. The Legislative Assembly also supported the judiciary's independence and condemned external comments on the case.