Shen Ming-shih
Shen Ming-shih is a fellow at the Institute for National Defense and Security Research in Taiwan, where he specializes in maritime security issues. He has been vocal about the threats posed by foreign activities in Taiwanese waters, particularly regarding incidents involving submarine cable sabotage. In light of recent events surrounding the freighter Hong Tai 58, Shen has emphasized the need for Taiwan to enhance its intelligence-gathering capabilities and maritime surveillance to effectively counter potential threats from Chinese vessels.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 1 | 6.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 30,851 | $670,000 | 868$ |
| Totals | 1 | 23,816,775 | 30,851 | $670,000 | 868$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Taiwan:
Shen Ming-shih said the defense strategy needs to align with the White House’s National Security Strategy.
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Taiwan:
Shen Ming-shih said that Taiwan’s refusal to arm itself while other nations in the first island chain are bolstering their defenses goes against the US’ strategic vision.
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Taiwan:
Institute for National Defense and Security Research researcher Shen Ming-shih said that military personnel should be subject to regulations.
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Taiwan:
Shen Ming-shih highlighted uncertainties about Beijing’s ability to meet the PLA’s force modernization timetable.
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Taiwan:
Shen Ming-shih commented on the weak counterintelligence awareness revealed by the bribery case.
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Taiwan:
Shen Ming-shih, a research fellow at the Institute for National Defense and Security Research, said that the deployment of such vessels as part of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy’s East Sea Fleet signals a strong focus on Taiwan.
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Taiwan:
INDSR researcher Shen Ming-shih expressed skepticism over the YJ-family of missiles, saying that they bore an uncanny resemblance to similar Russian weapons.
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United Kingdom:
Shen Ming-shih stated that while Xi Jinping has strategic intentions for Taiwan, China's military strength does not match America's.
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Taiwan:
Researcher Shen Ming-shih commented that Xi's promises of peace regarding Taiwan are meaningless.
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Taiwan:
Shen Ming-shih is a Taiwanese defense expert who commented on the Chinese military exercises.
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