Macau Independent Media Outlet Announces Closure
The independent Chinese-language news platform All About Macau has declared its closure, citing increasing pressure and risk under the city’s tightening media environment.
The announcement came on October 30, 2025, when the outlet confirmed it would end its monthly print publication with the October issue. Website and social media updates will cease from December 20, 2025 — the 26th anniversary of Macau’s return to Chinese sovereignty.
“Increasing pressure and risk.”
According to the outlet, authorities had denied its reporters access to official events and subsequently deregistered the company under Macau’s press law. These actions effectively obstructed its ability to operate.
Earlier in April 2025, the newsroom faced additional restrictions when its journalists were barred from attending Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai’s policy address at the Legislative Assembly. The organization stated that three reporters could face criminal charges stemming from that confrontation.
Background and Source
This report was originally written by Hans Tse for the Hong Kong Free Press on October 31, 2025, and later republished under a content-sharing arrangement with Global Voices.
Author’s Summary: Under increasing political and legal pressure, Macau’s last independent Chinese-language news outlet, All About Macau, has shut down operations after being deregistered and repeatedly denied media access.