Wellington Koo
Wellington Koo is the Minister of National Defense in Taiwan, notable for being only the third civilian to hold this position in the nation's history. He has been pivotal in reforming Taiwan's military command and control structures, advocating for an asymmetric defense strategy, and enhancing training for both conscripts and professional soldiers. Under his leadership, Taiwan's defense budget has significantly increased, reflecting a commitment to modernizing the military amidst rising tensions in the region.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 8 | 6.25 | 0.94% | +40% | 23,816,775 | 311,986 | $670,000 | 8,777$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 2,109 | $54,000 | 42$ |
| Totals | 9 | 26,539,064 | 314,095 | $724,000 | 8,819$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Taiwan:
Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo has instructed that wartime supply stockpiles be increased.
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Lithuania:
Wellington Koo stated that with this funding, the island's combat readiness will be increased and operational resilience against China will be ensured.
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Taiwan:
Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo said that NT$113.2 billion of the special budget earmarked for national defense would increase Taiwan’s strategic reserves.
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Taiwan:
Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo last month said that the military might seek to acquire the upgraded Altius-700 series.
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Taiwan:
Wellington Koo is the Minister of National Defense and chair of the Chungshan Institute, accused by Huang of negligence.
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Taiwan:
Wellington Koo is the Minister of National Defense and NCSIST chair who was accused by Huang of turning a blind eye to the leaks.
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Taiwan:
Wellington Koo is the Minister of National Defense in Taiwan.
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Taiwan:
Wellington Koo is the Minister of National Defense who discussed military cooperation with the AIT.
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Taiwan:
Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo previously said that photographing military aircraft taking off does not contravene the law.
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Taiwan:
Wellington Koo, Minister of National Defense, stated that the armed forces would respond with force only in self-defense against Chinese aggression.
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