Carmen Lau

Carmen Lau

activist Hong Kong

Carmen Lau is a 30-year-old Hong Kong activist currently living in exile in the UK. She gained attention after being named in a list of individuals wanted by the Hong Kong authorities for her involvement in the pro-democracy movement. Lau has expressed her concerns about the safety of her family still living in Hong Kong and the challenges she faces in her daily life as a result of her activism. Her situation highlights the broader issue of the Chinese government's transnational repression against dissenters and the difficulties faced by those who oppose the regime.

Born on Jan 01, 1992 (33 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
66,327
Power
2,638$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 2 6.00 0.10% +0% 67,886,011 66,327 $2,700,000 2,638$
Totals 2 67,886,011 66,327 $2,700,000 2,638$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Carmen Lau is an exiled pro-democracy activist who has been targeted with sexually explicit harassment. 5

The Guardian: Sexually explicit letters about exiled Hong Kong activists sent to UK and Australian addresses | Hong Kong

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Carmen Lau, a high-profile Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, has been the target of a harassment campaign involving fake, sexually explicit images sent to her neighbours. 7

BBC: Exiled Hong Kong activist target of harassment campaign

Taiwan Taiwan: Carmen Lau, a former Hong Kong politician now living in exile in London, expressed concerns about British assurances regarding extradition requests. 6

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: HK dissidents decry UK change