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Macao pro-democracy former lawmaker Au Kam San was sentenced to 12½ years in prison in the Chinese casino hub's first national security case. The court found him guilty of subverting state power, breaching confidentiality, and establishing contact with organizations outside Macao to commit acts endangering national security. Au's arrest last year was the first publicly known prosecution under Macao's national security law since it was enacted in 2009. Critics said the case reflected Beijing's emphasis on security and intolerance of dissent. Au's wife and daughter condemned the ruling, calling it a groundless persecution. The trial was held behind closed doors, raising concerns about fairness.
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