Macao’s Crackdown on Dissent Exposes the Erosion of Freedom Under Beijing’s Shadow

In a stark reminder of how Beijing’s tightening grip is extinguishing the last flickers of freedom in Chinese-controlled territories, Macao police arrested former pro-democracy legislator Au Kam San on charges of colluding with foreign forces under the city’s newly revised national security law. This move is not just another isolated incident; it illustrates a calculated strategy to silence any opposition and cement authoritarian control over Macao – a territory once promised a high degree of autonomy. At 68, Au Kam San was one of the few voices bravely advocating for democratic principles within Macao's legislature before stepping down in 2021....