Yeung Sum
Yeung Sum is a prominent figure in Hong Kong's political landscape, known for being one of the founding members of the Democratic Party, which was established in 1994. Over the years, he has served in various capacities, including as a lawmaker, and has been an outspoken advocate for democratic reforms in Hong Kong. Amidst increasing pressures from the Chinese government and a significant crackdown on dissent, Yeung has voiced concerns regarding the marginalization of his party and the broader implications for democracy and civil liberties in the territory.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,662 | $1,700,000 | 745$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 23,675 | $670,000 | 666$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 73,786 | $21,000,000 | 4,681$ |
| Totals | 3 | 392,824,664 | 114,123 | $23,370,000 | 6,092$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Yeung Sum is a former Democratic Party chairman who mentioned the consequences of disbanding the party.
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Canada:
Former chairman Yeung Sum expressed regret over the party's preparation to disband.
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Taiwan:
Yeung Sum, one of the party’s founding members, said Beijing’s move in 2021 to overhaul Hong Kong’s electoral system had effectively marginalized the party.
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