Neil Thomas
Neil Thomas is an analyst at the Asia Society Policy Institute, known for his insights into U.S.-China relations and the geopolitical implications of international diplomacy. He has recently been in the news for discussing the potential concessions China may seek from the U.S. regarding Taiwan amidst changing U.S. foreign policy dynamics.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 2 | 5.50 | 0.26% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 62,266 | $670,000 | 1,752$ |
| Australia | 2 | 5.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 46,789 | $1,380,000 | 2,532$ |
| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 34,899 | $1,700,000 | 1,561$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 34,390 | $2,700,000 | 1,368$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 786,552 | 745 | $6,000 | 6$ |
| Greece | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 9,476 | $190,000 | 173$ |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 6.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 193,071 | $350,000 | 410$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 125,492 | $63,000 | 132$ |
| Romania | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 17,489 | $250,000 | 227$ |
| Totals | 11 | 410,078,801 | 524,617 | $7,309,000 | 8,161$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Romania:
Neil Thomas from the Asia Society explained that Xi has built a more extensive political disciplinary apparatus around his anti-corruption campaign.
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Taiwan:
Asia Society fellow Neil Thomas stated that the lack of experienced commanders complicates the situation regarding a potential invasion of Taiwan.
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Australia:
Neil Thomas is a fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute who discussed the potential for a more capable military in the long term.
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Australia:
Neil Thomas, a fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Centre for China Analysis, commented on Xi's purges.
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Bangladesh:
Neil Thomas states that Xi is keen on restructuring military leadership.
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Taiwan:
Neil Thomas said the latest purge makes China’s threat toward Taiwan weaker in the short term, but stronger in the long term.
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Guyana:
Neil Thomas stated that Xi has eviscerated the PLA top brass like no leader before him.
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Greece:
Neil Thomas stated that Xi has eliminated the senior leadership of the PLA like no other leader before him.
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Tanzania:
Neil Thomas noted that the purge shows Xi is systematically reshaping the PLA leadership to ensure loyalty and competence.
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United Kingdom:
Neil Thomas, the director of Atelier One, a UK-based structural engineering company, emphasized the versatility of bamboo in construction.
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