Au Kam-san
Au Kam-san is a veteran pro-democracy advocate and former lawmaker in Macau, recognized for his long-standing commitment to social welfare, corruption reform, and electoral integrity. He served as one of Macau’s longest-serving legislators before opting not to seek re-election in 2021 and was instrumental in founding several pro-democracy organizations, including the New Macau Association. Recently, he made headlines as the first individual arrested under Macau's national security law, facing allegations of establishing foreign connections that purportedly endangered national security.
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Au Kam San, one of Macao’s longest serving pro-democracy lawmakers, became the first person to be arrested on national security charges.
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Canada· 2025-10-31
Au Kam San is a former deputy from Macau who was detained under national security legislation.
IL vai propor à Assembleia condenar detenção de ex-deputado português em Macau | Diplomacia
Portugal· 2025-08-02Au Kam-san is the first person arrested under the national security law in Macau.
EÚ kritizuje zatknutie politika v Macau
Slovakia· 2025-08-02
Au Kam San, a former deputy of Macau and a citizen of the EU, was detained on July 30 under accusations of violating the National Security Law.
UE condena detenção de ex-deputado português em Macau e admite estar preocupada | União EuropeiaPortugal· 2025-08-02Au Kam-san is a former pro-democracy lawmaker who was arrested under Macau's national security law.
Democrat arrested in Macau’s 1st national security law arrest
Taiwan· 2025-07-31