Shinzo Abe
Shinzo Abe is a prominent Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan in two non-consecutive terms, first from 2006 to 2007 and then from 2012 to 2020. He is known for his economic policies, often referred to as 'Abenomics', which aimed to revive Japan's economy through aggressive monetary easing, fiscal stimulus, and structural reforms. Abe was also a key figure in strengthening Japan's security posture and enhancing its defense alliances, particularly with the United States. His tenure was marked by efforts to amend Japan's pacifist constitution and increase defense spending amid regional tensions.
Born on Sep 21, 1954 (71 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 8 | 5.12 | 0.73% | +20% | 126,476,461 | 1,113,921 | $5,000,000 | 44,037$ |
| Taiwan | 5 | 6.40 | 0.63% | +10% | 23,816,775 | 166,234 | $670,000 | 4,676$ |
| United Kingdom | 4 | 5.50 | 0.20% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 147,215 | $2,700,000 | 5,855$ |
| Canada | 2 | 5.00 | 0.19% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 77,778 | $1,700,000 | 3,479$ |
| Switzerland | 2 | 5.50 | 0.18% | +10% | 8,654,622 | 17,565 | $700,000 | 1,421$ |
| China | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 1,402,112,000 | 891,362 | $14,000,000 | 8,900$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 7.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 9,567 | $370,000 | 472$ |
| Australia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 23,224 | $1,380,000 | 1,257$ |
| Totals | 24 | 1,699,951,691 | 2,446,866 | $26,520,000 | 70,097$ |
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United Kingdom:
Shinzo Abe was the former Japanese prime minister who was assassinated.
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Japan:
The article references Shinzo Abe's will in relation to the discussion on maiden name usage.
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Japan:
Shinzo Abe was the former Prime Minister of Japan who was involved in a shooting incident.
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United Kingdom:
Takaichi, a protege of hawkish former PM, Shinzo Abe, was merely stating what she and many Japanese have long believed.
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Taiwan:
Takaichi gushed, gifting him a golf club used by slain former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe.
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Hong Kong:
Shinzo Abe is referenced as a political mentor to Kishida Fumio, emphasizing the strategic patience required in international relations.
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Taiwan:
Shinzo Abe's policies are part of the trajectory that Kishida followed regarding military budget increases.
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Taiwan:
Shinzo Abe is a former Japanese prime minister referenced in the context of Japan's evolving defense posture since his cabinet in 2015.
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Australia:
Takaichi, like her mentor, the late Shinzo Abe, is deploying stimulus to try to grow Japan out of its debt trap.
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Japan:
Shinzo Abe, the former Prime Minister of Japan, was involved in a court case related to the assassination attempt against him.
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