National security law for Macao set for amendment

The Macao Special Administrative Region is set to amend its Law on Safeguarding National Security in line with national security standards to deal with the "intensive and challenging changes" in the international and regional security environment.

A 45-day public consultation on the amendment was launched on Monday. The Macao SAR government is expected to complete a report by the end of October and submit proposals to the legislature in early November.

The proposed changes include altering the offense of "subversion against the Central People's Government" to "subversion of State power", according to the consultation document. The charge will also be extended to cover nonviolent means, with the "abetting or supporting sedition" offense added.