Tony Za
Tony Za is a former president of the Hong Kong Institute of Engineers' Buildings Department, known for his expertise in construction safety. He has recently been in the news for his comments regarding the rapid spread of a devastating fire in Hong Kong, suggesting that safety oversights related to renovation materials, such as protective mesh and polystyrene foam, may have contributed to the disaster.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 16,406 | $82,000 | 75$ |
| Greece | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 9,143 | $190,000 | 167$ |
| Australia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 22,408 | $1,380,000 | 1,213$ |
| Totals | 3 | 53,838,506 | 47,957 | $1,652,000 | 1,455$ |
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Guatemala:
Tony Za is a former president of the Construction Division of the Hong Kong Institute of Engineers who discussed the factors contributing to the fire's rapid spread.
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Australia:
Tony Za is a former chair of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers’ building division who commented on the unclear grade of material used by the contractor.
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Greece:
Tony Za, former president of the Buildings Department at the Hong Kong Institute of Engineers, stated that the green mesh likely contributed to the rapid spread of the fire.
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