Kuan Bi-ling
Kuan Bi-ling is the Minister of the Ocean Affairs Council (OAC) in Taiwan, responsible for overseeing maritime policy and the Coast Guard Administration. She has been in the news recently due to concerns about budget cuts imposed by the Legislative Yuan, which could hinder the OAC's ability to take delivery of critical coast guard ships and potentially affect national security amid rising tensions in the region. Kuan has highlighted that while the OAC's overall funding for fiscal 2025 has increased, the cuts could undermine various medium and long-term projects, impacting the council's credibility with contractors and its operational readiness against threats from the Chinese Coast Guard.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 3 | 6.33 | 0.30% | +10% | 23,816,775 | 79,873 | $670,000 | 2,247$ |
| Turkey | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 49,263 | $720,000 | 421$ |
| Totals | 4 | 108,155,842 | 129,136 | $1,390,000 | 2,668$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Taiwan:
Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling stated that the agreement strengthens the Taiwan-Somaliland democratic partnership.
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Taiwan:
Kuan Bi-ling, the Ocean Affairs Council Minister, expressed concerns about China's seabed mapping activities near Taiwan.
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Taiwan:
Kuan Bi-ling, the Ocean Affairs Council Minister, expressed concerns about China's operations in the region.
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Turkey:
Kuan Bi-ling expressed difficulty in viewing the situation as normal regarding the approach of research vessels near Taiwan.
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Taiwan:
Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling said that global collaboration in ocean affairs has become a core strategic issue.
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Taiwan:
Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling said the center would develop and manage oceanographical capabilities.
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United Kingdom:
Kuan Bi-ling, Taiwan's ocean affairs council minister, stated that Hong Tai 58 was among the vessels being monitored for suspicious activities.
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Hong Kong:
Kuan Bi-ling accompanied Lai Ching-te during the inspection of the exercise.
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Taiwan:
Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling said in the news release that the council has made strides in increasing the safety of recreational activities at sea.
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Taiwan:
Kuan Bi-ling, the Ocean Affairs Council Minister, commented on the systematic operation of Chinese crossing the Taiwan Strait.
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