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
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
69,492
Power
1,955$
Sentiment
3.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Taiwan 2 3.50 0.27% +10% 23,816,775 69,492 $670,000 1,955$
Totals 2 23,816,775 69,492 $670,000 1,955$
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Recent Mentions

Liechtenstein Liechtenstein: General He Weidong was the second highest-ranking officer in China and was involved in planning a theoretical invasion of Taiwan. 5

O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão): Por que Xi Jinping não pode confiar no Exército da China?

Montenegro Montenegro: General He Weidong was a key officer involved in planning a potential invasion of Taiwan. 5

Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997: Si ne može da vjeruje sopstvenoj vojsci

United States United States: Gen. He Weidong, the country’s second-ranking officer, who reported directly to Mr. Xi and has been deeply involved in planning for a theoretical Taiwan invasion. 4

The New York Times: Opinion | Xi Can’t Trust His Own Military

India India: General He Weidong, a vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission and third-highest-ranking officer in the PLA, vanished from public view in March. 5

The Times of India: Trump tariff war: What’s keeping Xi Jinping awake at night?

United States United States: He Weidong is the second-highest-ranking uniformed officer in the People’s Liberation Army and has been absent from a high-profile tree-planting event, fueling speculation about his status. 5

CNN: Reading the tree leaves: Why a no-show by China’s No.2 general has speculation running wild