Kenneth Cheung

Kenneth Cheung

politician Hong Kong

Kenneth Cheung is a former district councilor in Hong Kong who was recently detained by authorities amid a crackdown on individuals accused of inciting social unrest following a tragic fire in Tai Po. His arrest is part of a broader investigation into the alleged exploitation of the incident for political purposes, highlighting the tense climate surrounding free expression in the region.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
341,757
Power
7,436$
Sentiment
4.66
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 3 5.00 0.15% +0% 67,886,011 99,881 $2,700,000 3,973$
Taiwan 2 5.00 0.25% +0% 23,816,775 60,449 $670,000 1,701$
Canada 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 38,005,238 35,354 $1,700,000 1,581$
Paraguay 1 4.00 0.09% +0% 7,132,538 6,508 $38,000 35$
Tanzania 1 4.00 0.23% +0% 59,734,213 139,566 $63,000 147$
Totals 8 196,574,775 341,758 $5,171,000 7,437$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Former district councillor Kenneth Cheung, who is among those arrested under the national security law, says authorities took issue with content he re-shared on Facebook following the fire. 5

BBC: Why questions are getting people detained

Tanzania Tanzania: Former pro-democracy district councillor Kenneth Cheung has been detained by police since Saturday. 4

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Hong Kong apartment fire toll hits 159, infant among dead

Canada Canada: A former district councillor, Kenneth Cheung, was detained by national security police after posting online about the fire. 5

The Globe and Mail: Anger over Hong Kong fire tests Beijing’s power ahead of elections

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Local media also reported the arrest of Kenneth Cheung, a former district councillor, on Sunday evening. 5

The Guardian: Hong Kong arrests 13 on suspicion of manslaughter over apartment fires | Hong Kong apartment fires

Paraguay Paraguay: Kenneth Cheung, a former councilor, was located at his home and detained for alleged sedition. 4

ABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967: Hong Kong detiene a un exconcejal y una voluntaria por sedición tras el incendio de Tai Po - Mundo