Kōichi Sōma
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
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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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Hong Kong:
Japanese Prime Minister Kōichi Sōma made hawkish statements regarding Taiwan on November 7, leading to diplomatic tensions with Beijing.
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China:
Kōichi Sōma made erroneous remarks regarding Taiwan's status according to the San Francisco Peace Treaty.
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