He Weidong

He Weidong

politician China

He Weidong is a high-ranking official in the People's Liberation Army of China, currently serving as the Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission. He has been involved in key military and political discussions, focusing on the strategic goals of the Chinese military and the implementation of national defense reforms aligned with Xi Jinping's vision for modernization and military readiness.

Born on Mar 11, 1956 (69 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.04%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,860,369
Power
37,452$
Sentiment
3.22
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
China 3 3.00 0.19% +0% 1,402,112,000 2,674,085 $14,000,000 26,701$
United States 1 4.00 0.05% +0% 331,002,651 156,060 $21,000,000 9,901$
Taiwan 1 5.00 0.13% +0% 23,816,775 30,224 $670,000 850$
Totals 5 1,756,931,426 2,860,369 $35,670,000 37,452$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: He Weidong was expelled from the ruling Communist Party on graft charges and had served under Xi Jinping. 4

CNN: China’s military firms struggle as corruption purge bites, report says

Taiwan Taiwan: He Weidong is the Central Military Commission vice chairman who was expelled during the Fourth Plenum. 5

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: MAC report highlights China’s economic woes

India India: The plenum endorsed a sweeping military reshuffle that saw the dismissal of several top generals, including former vice-chairman He Weidong. 5

The Times of India: ‘Unforeseen factors rising’: Xi sounds alarm – key challenges loom as China sets next five-year plan

Hong Kong Hong Kong: He Weidong is a high-ranking military officer involved in the recent meetings of the National People's Congress. 6

明報 (Ming Pao): 中國 - 20251025 - 每日明報

India India: He Weidong was China’s second-highest-ranking military official and a close ally of President Xi. 5

The Times of India: Corruption or disloyalty? Why did China’s Xi Jinping expel his top generals?