China's Foreign Ministry Backs Macao's Handling of the Au Kam San Case and Opposes External Interference
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun, answering an AFP question at the regular press conference in Beijing on November 6, 2026, commented on the sentencing of former Macao lawmaker Au Kam San, after a Macao court that day released information on the case. Au was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison after being found guilty of working with foreign forces to subvert state authority. Guo said Macao upholds the rule of law, that to abide by the law and bring lawbreakers to justice is a basic principle, and that no one enjoys any privilege above the law.
Guo said the Macao SAR has the duty and the right to handle, in accordance with the law, suspected acts of colluding with external forces to endanger national security, that this is consistent with international law and common international practice, has a solid legal basis, and is fully justified. He added that the implementation of One Country, Two Systems in Macao since its return has achieved great success recognized by all, that the constitutional order based on the Constitution and the Basic Law has been firmly established, that the SAR's economy has attained historic leaps, and that the extensive rights and freedoms Macao residents are entitled to under the Basic Law are fully protected.
The central government, Guo said, firmly supports the Macao SAR in punishing acts and activities endangering national security in accordance with the law, and firmly opposes any external forces using individual judicial cases to interfere in Macao's internal affairs and meddle in China's internal affairs.
GSM reported the sentencing itself, Macao's first national security case, on November 6. This is the Foreign Ministry's first public comment on the case since the verdict, framed around support for the SAR's lawful handling of the case and opposition to external interference. (Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China)
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China
Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
Photo: 图：中国外交部发言人郭嘉昆11月6日在北京主持例行记者会。中国外交部图片。 / Photo: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun hosts a regular press conference in Beijing on November 6, 2026. Image from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
