Kevin Yam

Kevin Yam

activist Australia

Kevin Yam is a prominent pro-democracy activist and lawyer known for his outspoken criticism of the Chinese government's crackdown on human rights in Hong Kong. Currently residing in Melbourne, Australia, Yam has become a target of intimidation, as evidenced by an anonymous letter offering a bounty for information about his whereabouts. This recent development has drawn international attention, prompting responses from Australian officials, including Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who condemned the actions of Hong Kong authorities as unacceptable and a violation of Australian sovereignty.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
31,712
Power
1,458$
Sentiment
6.73
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 7.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 18,002 $2,700,000 716$
Australia 1 6.00 0.05% +10% 25,499,884 13,710 $1,380,000 742$
Totals 2 93,385,895 31,712 $4,080,000 1,458$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Kevin Yam is an Australian academic and Hong Kong democracy activist facing national security charges in Hong Kong. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald: Hong Kong dissident targeted by threatening letter

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Kevin Yam is a pro-democracy activist who was targeted by a similar anonymous letter offering a bounty for information about him. 7

The Guardian: Wong calls ‘reprehensible’ letter targeting Hong Kong activist in Australia a ‘threat to national sovereignty’ | Australian foreign policy

Australia Australia: Kevin Yam is an Australian citizen and a Hong Kong democracy activist currently pursuing a PhD at Melbourne Law School. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: I have a price on my head. I hope my neighbours won’t try to cash in

Australia Australia: Kevin Yam is a pro-democracy activist living in exile in Melbourne who has a bounty on his head for criticizing the China-led rights crackdown in Hong Kong. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Hong Kong dissident Kevin Yam targeted by anonymous letter offering $200,000 for intel