Lai Ching-te
Lai Ching-te is a Taiwanese politician serving as the Vice President of Taiwan since 2020. He is a member of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and has been an advocate for Taiwan's sovereignty and democratic values. Lai's recent prominence in the news stems from his speech during Taiwan's National Day celebrations, which was perceived by China as provocative, leading to increased military maneuvers and air incursions by Chinese forces into Taiwan's air defense identification zone.
Born on Oct 06, 1959 (65 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 10 | 4.30 | 0.96% | +60% | 7,500,700 | 115,063 | $370,000 | 5,676$ |
| United Kingdom | 6 | 5.67 | 0.22% | +20% | 67,886,011 | 175,504 | $2,700,000 | 6,980$ |
| Croatia | 4 | 7.25 | 0.23% | +30% | 4,105,267 | 12,513 | $68,000 | 207$ |
| Switzerland | 3 | 6.00 | 0.22% | +20% | 8,654,622 | 22,431 | $700,000 | 1,814$ |
| China | 3 | 3.33 | 0.14% | +20% | 1,402,112,000 | 2,285,017 | $14,000,000 | 22,816$ |
| United States | 3 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 345,777 | $21,000,000 | 21,937$ |
| Guyana | 2 | 7.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 786,552 | 1,257 | $6,000 | 10$ |
| Sweden | 2 | 5.50 | 0.12% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 11,917 | $530,000 | 625$ |
| Greece | 2 | 5.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 12,505 | $190,000 | 228$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 7,892 | $160,000 | 131$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 6,019 | $60,000 | 38$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 77,806 | $280,000 | 99$ |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 135,658 | $350,000 | 288$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 3,248 | $110,000 | 65$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 4.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 24,604 | $670,000 | 692$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 4.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 89,826 | $63,000 | 95$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 4,208 | $38,000 | 22$ |
| France | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 54,898 | $2,700,000 | 2,271$ |
| Austria | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,006,398 | 5,298 | $450,000 | 265$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 25,847 | $155,000 | 92$ |
| Russia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 87,442 | $1,500,000 | 910$ |
| Totals | 47 | 2,605,522,429 | 3,504,730 | $46,100,000 | 65,261$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Paraguay:
Lai is the leader of Taiwan who is facing challenges due to U.S. tariffs and diplomatic issues.
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Guyana:
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said the new 20% tariff rate for the island was 'temporary.'
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United Kingdom:
Taiwan's president Lai Ching-te stated that the current tariff rate was 'temporary' as negotiations with Washington are ongoing.
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Sweden:
President Lai Ching-Te stated that the government will continue to strive for a reasonable tariff rate.
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United Kingdom:
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said the levy was only 'temporary', vowing to complete talks with Washington for a deal.
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France:
Lai Ching-te announced that Taiwan would seek to obtain a reduction in American tariffs.
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Sweden:
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te was recently denied permission by the White House to stop in New York during a trip to Latin America.
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China:
Lai Ching-te is mentioned in the context of Taiwan's military exercises and the challenges faced by his administration.
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United Kingdom:
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te will delay an expected trip to his country’s remaining allies in Latin America.
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Austria:
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te is planning a trip to Guatemala, Belize, and Paraguay.
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