Toasting China And Pushing For Human Rights

February 16, 2012

Toasting China And Pushing For Human Rights

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John Kamm was a longtime businessman based in Hong Kong. One day he stood to make a toast to Chinese officials and ended up asking for the release of a political prisoner. This began his entry into human rights work in China as he maintained good relations with officials.Learn more about John's work.

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