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
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
260,110
Power
11,874$
Sentiment
4.40
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 2 5.00 0.04% +10% 331,002,651 156,603 $21,000,000 9,935$
Taiwan 2 4.00 0.20% +0% 23,816,775 47,586 $670,000 1,339$
Romania 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 19,237,691 6,973 $250,000 91$
Russia 1 3.00 0.03% +0% 144,104,080 48,948 $1,500,000 510$
Totals 6 518,161,197 260,110 $23,420,000 11,875$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

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

China China: He Weidong is a member of the Central Political Bureau and Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission who also took part in the group discussion of the government work report. 8

People's Daily: 解放军和武警部队代表团分组审议政府工作报告 --2025年全国两会--人民网