Philippe Yen
Philippe Yen is the Director-General of the Department of West Asian and African Affairs at Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He has been vocal in expressing Taiwan's frustration over South Africa's recent decision to rename its liaison offices, which Taiwan perceives as a concession to Chinese pressure. Yen has emphasized the importance of Taiwan's sovereignty and dignity in international relations and is involved in discussions regarding potential countermeasures, including the consideration of semiconductor export restrictions to South Africa.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 2 | 5.50 | 0.20% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 48,408 | $670,000 | 1,362$ |
| Totals | 2 | 23,816,775 | 48,408 | $670,000 | 1,362$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Taiwan:
Philippe Yen, Director-General of the Department of West Asian and African Affairs, stated that the Israeli settlement talks do not cross any red lines.
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Taiwan:
Philippe Yen expressed deep regret over South Africa bowing to Chinese pressure and ignoring its years-long friendship with Taiwan.
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