Portugal and the European Union have condemned the sentencing of former Macau legislator and Portuguese citizen Au Kam San to 12-and-a-half years in prison. Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel expressed repudiation and serious concern to Chinese authorities over the conviction, which involved alleged state security violations and breach of official secrets. The European External Action Service also objected to restrictions that barred diplomats and media from observing the trial.
Portugal and EU Condemn Jailing of Former Macau Lawmaker
Friday, 6 November 2026AI summary
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- Paulo Rangel expressed “repudiation” of China over the conviction of former Portuguese MP Au Kam Sanexpresso.pt ·
- Au Kam San sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison in a “political trial” and “unfounded persecution”publico.pt ·
- Portuguese Foreign Minister repudiates conviction of Portuguese citizen Au Kam San in Macaucmjornal.pt ·
- Portugal repudiates the conviction of Au Kam Sanobservador.pt ·
- European Union laments conviction of Portuguese citizen Au Kam San in Macaucnnportugal.iol.pt ·
- Portugal and the European Union condemn the sentencing of a Portuguese citizen in Macaurtp.pt ·
- European Union deplores the conviction of Portuguese citizen Au Kam San in Macaudn.pt ·
