Macau authorities arrested Au Kam-san, a former pro-democracy lawmaker, on July 31, 2025, marking the first use of the city’s national security law since its enactment in 2009 and amendment in 2023. Police accused Au of colluding with foreign forces and anti-China groups, actions deemed to endanger China's national security. His wife was also summoned by prosecutors. The arrest drew condemnation from the European Union, which criticized Macau for lacking pluralism. Separately, Hong Kong authorities canceled the passports of 12 activists wanted under their national security law due to involvement with overseas groups. Additionally, Australian police charged a Chinese national with foreign interference related to alleged spying for Beijing. In Haiti, a former senator was arrested on charges of conspiring against the state and financing criminal organizations. These developments highlight ongoing regional enforcement actions linked to national security concerns.
[Recap] The HK gov't has cancelled the passports of 12 “absconders” under the Beijing-imposed national security law, just over a week after the authorities issued a round of warrants and bounties for their arrests. https://t.co/OxB0XBz0JL
📰 via @AP: Police in Haiti have arrested a former senator charged with conspiring against the state and financing criminal organizations for allegedly supporting gang members. https://t.co/53ilVFQ4Km
Australian police charge Chinese national with 'foreign interference' https://t.co/uYHwu0ei7W
