Song Zhongping
Song Zhongping is a Chinese military affairs expert known for his insights into the operations and strategies of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy. He has made headlines recently by commenting on China's live-fire drills in international waters, stating that such exercises will become increasingly common and that countries should adapt to this trend.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 2 | 6.50 | 0.24% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 17,816 | $370,000 | 879$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 3,659 | $210,000 | 159$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,082 | $700,000 | 573$ |
| Totals | 4 | 20,977,555 | 28,557 | $1,280,000 | 1,611$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Song Zhongping, a military expert and advisor to the People's Liberation Army, commented on the lessons learned from unmanned systems in the Ukraine war.
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Hong Kong:
Song Zhongping mentioned that the Fujian aircraft carrier's recent sea trials are likely its last before entering active service.
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New Zealand:
Song Zhongping, a military commentator and former Chinese Army instructor, discussed the need for China to develop powerful anti-ship and anti-aircraft carrier capabilities.
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Hong Kong:
Song Zhongping, a Chinese military commentator, believes that the state media's comparison of the Izumo and Fujian ships highlights historical changes.
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Portugal:
Song Zhongping is a Chinese military expert who commented on the importance of demagnetization for naval forces.
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United States:
Song Zhongping, a Chinese military affairs expert, told nationalist tabloid the Global Times that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy will increasingly conduct exercises.
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