Macau to put former pro-democracy lawmaker Au Kam San on trial

In Macau, former pro-democracy lawmaker Au Kam San faces trial following a preliminary hearing that marked the city's first national security case. The court deemed him a "principal offender" in subversion and other related crimes, setting a significant precedent in Macau's legal landscape. This case underscores the tightening grip on dissent in Macau and highlights the region's struggle to balance its unique political environment with broader national security concerns. The trial could have broader implications for the political climate in Macau and its relationship with mainland China.