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Macau does not have formal political parties. However, some civic groups representing the interests of business, labor, and social welfare put forward lists at the elections. The following is a listing of associations that participated in the most recent legislative elections:

Represented in the Legislative Assembly

Party Abbr. Leader Camp Political
position
Ideology Assembly
seats
Macau United Citizens Association ACUM Shi Jiarun Pro-Beijing Centre-right
to right-wing
3 / 33
New Hope NE José Pereira Coutinho Pro-democracy Centre to
centre-left
3 / 33
Macau Federation of Trade Unions FAOM Leong Iok Wa Pro-Beijing Left-wing
2 / 33
Macau-Guangdong Union UMG Mak Soi Kun Pro-Beijing Centre-right
to right-wing
2 / 33
General Union of Neighbourhood Associations of Macau GUNA Ng Siu Lai Pro-Beijing Left-wing
2 / 33
Women’s General Association of Macau AGMM Wong Kit Cheng Pro-Beijing Left-wing Feminism
2 / 33

Other parties

Defunct associations

See also