Kōichi Sōma

Kōichi Sōma

politician Japan

Kōichi Sōma is a prominent Japanese politician known for his role in shaping Japan's foreign policy. As a member of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), he has been involved in key discussions regarding Japan's security and diplomatic relations, particularly concerning regional tensions in East Asia. Recently, he was mentioned in relation to the escalating diplomatic standoff between Japan and China following his hawkish remarks on Taiwan, which have drawn significant attention and criticism from Beijing.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
885,719
Power
9,214$
Sentiment
3.01
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
China 1 3.00 0.06% +0% 1,402,112,000 876,320 $14,000,000 8,750$
Hong Kong 1 4.00 0.13% +0% 7,500,700 9,399 $370,000 464$
Totals 2 1,409,612,700 885,719 $14,370,000 9,214$
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Recent Mentions

Hong Kong Hong Kong: Japanese Prime Minister Kōichi Sōma made hawkish statements regarding Taiwan on November 7, leading to diplomatic tensions with Beijing. 4

明報 (Ming Pao): 筆陣:「中日外交衝突2025」 會如何收場? /文:林泉忠 - 20251201 - 觀點 - 每日明報

China China: Kōichi Sōma made erroneous remarks regarding Taiwan's status according to the San Francisco Peace Treaty. 3

People's Daily: 外交部:高市早苗突出非法无效的“旧金山和约”是错上加错--国际--人民网