Wei Fenghe
Wei Fenghe is a former Chinese minister of national defense, known for his influential role in shaping China's military policies and international defense relations. He gained significant attention for his assertion that the Taiwan Strait is considered China's 'internal sea,' a claim that sparked debate and confusion regarding international maritime law.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 3,120 | $68,000 | 52$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,105,267 | 3,120 | $68,000 | 52$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Croatia:
The fate of some individuals, such as former Defense Minister Wei Fenghe, became known only when journalists noticed he no longer participated in ceremonial protocols.
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Australia:
Wei Fenghe was also purged from his position as defence minister.
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United Kingdom:
Wei Fenghe is one of the two defence ministers purged under Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign.
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India:
Defense minister Wei Fenghe is both gone.
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Russia:
Wei Fenghe was also expelled from the Communist Party of China for violations related to corruption.
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Montenegro:
Wei Fenghe stated that the central government took steps to stop the unrest during the Tiananmen protests.
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Taiwan:
Former Chinese minister of national defense Wei Fenghe said at the Shangri-La Dialogue that 'the Taiwan Strait is China’s internal sea.'
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