Macau population rises to 688,000 on immigration, live births drop 4.4 pct
Macau’s population rose by 0.2 percent year-over-year to 688,000 at the end of the third quarter, driven by immigration despite a continued decline in births, the Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) has announced.Between January and September, according to DSEC data, 2,205 mainland Chinese were permitted to settle in Macau, while 761 Hong Kong and Taiwan compatriots as well as foreign nationals were granted the right of abode and 41,256 non-resident workers were granted a work
November 8, 2026
Statement: Macao SAR Legislative Assembly Firmly Supports Court Ruling, Strongly Opposes External Interference in Judicial Independence
The Criminal Chamber of the Lower Court of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) delivered its judgment yesterday in the national security trial involving former legislator Au Kam San. The Legislative Assembly firmly supports the judicial organs in independently rendering the ruling in accordance with the law, and considers that the trial fully embodies the spirit of the rule of law. The Legislative Assembly expresses strong dissatisfaction with and resolutely opposes the unwarranted
November 7, 2026
Statement: Macao SAR Govt Strongly Condemns External Forces for Interfering in Internal Affairs and Smearing Judiciary
The Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) expresses its strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to the unfounded remarks made today by the European External Action Service, the US Congressional-Executive Commission on China, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and individual members of the European Parliament regarding the first national security case adjudicated by the courts of the MSAR in accordance
November 7, 2026
Xi votes in local legislative election in Beijing
BEIJING – President Xi Jinping cast his ballot at a polling station in Beijing yesterday to elect deputies to a local people's congress. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, voted at the Huairentang polling station of the Zhongnanhai electoral district in Xicheng District to elect deputies to the Xicheng district people's congress. Xi stressed efforts to
November 7, 2026
Macau population rises to 688,000 on immigration, live births drop 4.4 pct
Macau’s population rose by 0.2 percent year-over-year to 688,000 at the end of the third quarter, driven by immigration despite a continued decline in births, the Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) has announced.Between January and September, according to DSEC data, 2,205 mainland Chinese were permitted to settle in Macau, while 761 Hong Kong and Taiwan compatriots as well as foreign nationals were granted the right of abode and 41,256 non-resident workers were granted a work
November 8, 2026
Statement: Macao SAR Legislative Assembly Firmly Supports Court Ruling, Strongly Opposes External Interference in Judicial Independence
The Criminal Chamber of the Lower Court of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) delivered its judgment yesterday in the national security trial involving former legislator Au Kam San. The Legislative Assembly firmly supports the judicial organs in independently rendering the ruling in accordance with the law, and considers that the trial fully embodies the spirit of the rule of law. The Legislative Assembly expresses strong dissatisfaction with and resolutely opposes the unwarranted
November 7, 2026
Statement: Macao SAR Govt Strongly Condemns External Forces for Interfering in Internal Affairs and Smearing Judiciary
The Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) expresses its strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to the unfounded remarks made today by the European External Action Service, the US Congressional-Executive Commission on China, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and individual members of the European Parliament regarding the first national security case adjudicated by the courts of the MSAR in accordance
November 7, 2026
Xi votes in local legislative election in Beijing
BEIJING – President Xi Jinping cast his ballot at a polling station in Beijing yesterday to elect deputies to a local people's congress. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, voted at the Huairentang polling station of the Zhongnanhai electoral district in Xicheng District to elect deputies to the Xicheng district people's congress. Xi stressed efforts to
November 7, 2026
Xi says a growing China can be partner to help Europe tackle challenges
BEIJING – A growing and developing China is not the source of Europe's problems, but a partner that can help Europe address its challenges, President Xi Jinping said during his meeting with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker in Beijing on Friday. Xi stressed that China and Europe should focus on areas of cooperation, resolve economic and trade frictions through dialogue and consultation, and achieve win-win results and common development. Noting that this
November 6, 2026
Statement: Macao Liaison Office Firmly Supports Macao Judiciary in Lawfully Handing Down Judgment in its First National Security Case
A spokesperson for the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao Special Administrative Region expressed firm support for the Macao SAR judicial organs in trying the case of Au Kam San, who stood accused of committing crimes endangering national security, in accordance with the law and delivering a fair verdict.The lawful trial and sentencing in Macao's first national security case fully demonstrate judicial fairness and the authority of the rule of law. They also
November 6, 2026
Commentary: Strictly Punishing Criminals Who Endanger National Security in Accordance with the Law, Steadfastly Building a Strong Barrier for Macao’s Prosperity and Stability
Commentary by Gang Ao Ping On November 6, the courts of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) handed down a lawful verdict on Au Kam San for crimes endangering national security.This fully demonstrates the Macao SAR’s firm resolve to safeguard national security, highlights the robust efficacy of Macao’s legal system and enforcement mechanisms for national security, and serves as a reminder to remain mindful of potential dangers in times of peace, maintain constant
November 6, 2026
MSAR Government Firmly Supports Judicial Organs in Adjudicating First National Security Case in Accordance with the Law: statement
Statement by Macao SAR Government, November 6, 2026, 10:56 a.m. The Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region respects and supports the ruling delivered today by the MSAR courts in accordance with the law regarding the first case involving a violation of Macao’s Law on Safeguarding National Security. The Criminal Chamber of the Lower Court adjudicated and delivered its judgment on Macao’s first national security case independently and in accordance with the law, fully
November 6, 2026
Lower Court hands down judgment in Macau’s first national security case, sentencing defendant to 12 ½ years in prison: court statement
Statement by Lower Court (TJB) of the Court of First Instance (TPI), November 6, 2026, 10:48 a.m.The Lower Court today handed down its judgment in the criminal case in which Au Kam San (the defendant), a Macao resident, was suspected of committing crimes against national security. In this case, the Public Prosecution Office (MP) indicted the defendant on March 27, 2026 on suspicion of committing crimes against national security. The defendant subsequently requested an
November 6, 2026
Editorial: Xi’s US trip shows that ‘constructive strategic stability’ concept has wings to fly far
President Xi Jinping’s three-day state visit to Washington, DC, last week has shown that China’s new concept of establishing a constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability has wings to fly far.The concept – an expression of China’s foreign policy realism which has been developed with the assistance of leading Chinese think tanks over the past few years, such as Fudan University’s Center for American Studies and Tsinghua University’s Institute of International Relations
September 29, 2026
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Editorial: Xi’s US trip shows that ‘constructive strategic stability’ concept has wings to fly far
President Xi Jinping’s three-day state visit to Washington, DC, last week has shown that China’s new concept of establishing a constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability has wings to fly far.The concept – an expression of China’s foreign policy realism which has been developed with the assistance of leading Chinese think tanks over the past few years, such as Fudan University’s Center for American Studies and Tsinghua University’s Institute of International Relations
September 29, 2026
Exhibition in Macau highlights distinction between algorithms and souls
The Art Teacher Communication Association of Macau (ATCA) is holding a month-long exhibition at the Centre of Educational Resources’ Exhibition Gallery of the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) near S. Francisco Garden, which runs until November 21.According to a press statement released to the Post recently, in an era of rapid technological iteration where artificial intelligence (AI) frequently defines modern life, the exhibition takes “ÀI” as its theme. This draws
November 5, 2026
Macau Student Post: The Power of Listening
Rain U Weng Pui from Fu Luen SchoolHave you ever felt stressed and upset at school? However, you have no one to talk about your worries and struggles. Many of our classmates may feel lonely every day. In our busy school life, we may not notice their negative emotions.In school, when I see a classmate feeling stressed or sad, I will stay with them quietly and listen to them carefully without judging them. I will give them time to share their feelings instead of giving advice too quickly.When I
November 3, 2026
Macau population rises to 688,000 on immigration, live births drop 4.4 pct
Macau’s population rose by 0.2 percent year-over-year to 688,000 at the end of the third quarter, driven by immigration despite a continued decline in births, the Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) has announced.Between January and September, according to DSEC data, 2,205 mainland Chinese were permitted to settle in Macau, while 761 Hong Kong and Taiwan compatriots as well as foreign nationals were granted the right of abode and 41,256 non-resident workers were granted a work
November 8, 2026
Statement: Macao SAR Legislative Assembly Firmly Supports Court Ruling, Strongly Opposes External Interference in Judicial Independence
The Criminal Chamber of the Lower Court of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) delivered its judgment yesterday in the national security trial involving former legislator Au Kam San. The Legislative Assembly firmly supports the judicial organs in independently rendering the ruling in accordance with the law, and considers that the trial fully embodies the spirit of the rule of law. The Legislative Assembly expresses strong dissatisfaction with and resolutely opposes the unwarranted
November 7, 2026
Statement: Macao SAR Govt Strongly Condemns External Forces for Interfering in Internal Affairs and Smearing Judiciary
The Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) expresses its strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to the unfounded remarks made today by the European External Action Service, the US Congressional-Executive Commission on China, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and individual members of the European Parliament regarding the first national security case adjudicated by the courts of the MSAR in accordance
November 7, 2026
Xi votes in local legislative election in Beijing
BEIJING – President Xi Jinping cast his ballot at a polling station in Beijing yesterday to elect deputies to a local people's congress. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, voted at the Huairentang polling station of the Zhongnanhai electoral district in Xicheng District to elect deputies to the Xicheng district people's congress. Xi stressed efforts to
November 7, 2026
Xi says a growing China can be partner to help Europe tackle challenges
BEIJING – A growing and developing China is not the source of Europe's problems, but a partner that can help Europe address its challenges, President Xi Jinping said during his meeting with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker in Beijing on Friday. Xi stressed that China and Europe should focus on areas of cooperation, resolve economic and trade frictions through dialogue and consultation, and achieve win-win results and common development. Noting that this
November 6, 2026
Statement: Macao Liaison Office Firmly Supports Macao Judiciary in Lawfully Handing Down Judgment in its First National Security Case
A spokesperson for the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao Special Administrative Region expressed firm support for the Macao SAR judicial organs in trying the case of Au Kam San, who stood accused of committing crimes endangering national security, in accordance with the law and delivering a fair verdict.The lawful trial and sentencing in Macao's first national security case fully demonstrate judicial fairness and the authority of the rule of law. They also
November 6, 2026
Commentary: Strictly Punishing Criminals Who Endanger National Security in Accordance with the Law, Steadfastly Building a Strong Barrier for Macao’s Prosperity and Stability
Commentary by Gang Ao Ping On November 6, the courts of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) handed down a lawful verdict on Au Kam San for crimes endangering national security.This fully demonstrates the Macao SAR’s firm resolve to safeguard national security, highlights the robust efficacy of Macao’s legal system and enforcement mechanisms for national security, and serves as a reminder to remain mindful of potential dangers in times of peace, maintain constant
November 6, 2026
MSAR Government Firmly Supports Judicial Organs in Adjudicating First National Security Case in Accordance with the Law: statement
Statement by Macao SAR Government, November 6, 2026, 10:56 a.m. The Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region respects and supports the ruling delivered today by the MSAR courts in accordance with the law regarding the first case involving a violation of Macao’s Law on Safeguarding National Security. The Criminal Chamber of the Lower Court adjudicated and delivered its judgment on Macao’s first national security case independently and in accordance with the law, fully
November 6, 2026