Kevin Yam
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.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 14,580 | $1,380,000 | 789$ |
| Totals | 1 | 25,499,884 | 14,580 | $1,380,000 | 789$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Australia:
Melbourne-based lawyer, academic and activist Kevin Yam has a $HK1 million bounty on his head.
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Australia:
Kevin Yam is a fellow pro-democracy activist and lawyer who shares a bounty with Ted Hui.
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Australia:
Kevin Yam is an Australian academic and Hong Kong democracy activist facing national security charges in Hong Kong.
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United Kingdom:
Kevin Yam is a pro-democracy activist who was targeted by a similar anonymous letter offering a bounty for information about him.
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Australia:
Kevin Yam is an Australian citizen and a Hong Kong democracy activist currently pursuing a PhD at Melbourne Law School.
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Slovakia:
Kevin Yam is a lawyer and activist fighting for democratic Hong Kong.
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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.
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