Q: On 6 November, the EU Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy issued a statement on the verdict in the case of Au Kam San. What is China’s comment?

A: The EU’s negative statement made unwarranted remarks on the verdict handed down by the court of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) in the case of Au Kam San, interfering in Macao’s judicial affairs and China’s internal affairs. The Chinese side strong deplores and firmly opposes this, and has lodged solemn representations with the EU side.

Macao is a society governed by the rule of law. To abide by the law and bring lawbreakers to justice is a basic principle. The Macao SAR has the duty and right to handle in accordance with law suspected acts of colluding with external forces to endanger national security. This is consistent with international law and common international practice, has a solid legal basis and is fully justified. Macao affairs are purely China’s internal affairs and brook no external interference. The Chinese side urges the EU side to earnestly respect the rule of law in Macao, and immediately stop interfering in Macao affairs and China’s internal affairs in any form.