Taro Aso

Taro Aso

politician Japan

Taro Aso is a prominent Japanese politician and member of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), serving as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. He has previously held the position of Prime Minister of Japan from 2008 to 2009. Known for his influential role in Japanese politics, Aso has been involved in various economic and fiscal policies, and his leadership has shaped the country's approach to financial matters. In the recent asset disclosure report, it was noted that he has a personal wealth of 1,555 million yen.

Born on Sep 20, 1940 (85 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
53,762
Power
1,512$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Taiwan 1 5.00 0.23% +0% 23,816,775 53,762 $670,000 1,512$
Totals 1 23,816,775 53,762 $670,000 1,512$
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Recent Mentions

Japan Japan: Taro Aso, a member of the Liberal Democratic Party, has been elected for the 16th time and expresses a desire to create a 'brilliant Japan'. 8

The Asahi Shimbun: 自民党の麻生太郎氏が16選 「輝かしい日本にしたい」前職で最年長 [福岡県] [衆院選(衆議院選挙)2026]:朝日新聞

China China: Tarō Asō publicly stated that Japan should emulate the Nazi Germany's approach to constitutional changes. 2

People's Daily: 人民日报寰宇平文章:警惕日本军国主义阴魂不散--国际--人民网

China China: Taro Aso, the Vice President of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan, expressed support for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan. 4

People's Daily: 外交部:奉劝日方认认真真反思纠错,不要在错误的道路上越走越远--国际--人民网