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 |
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| Taiwan | 7 | 7.14 | 1.05% | +30% | 23,816,775 | 326,405 | $670,000 | 9,182$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,069 | $700,000 | 491$ |
| Totals | 8 | 32,471,397 | 332,474 | $1,370,000 | 9,673$ |
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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 said today that the Han Kuang exercises are to be extended to 14 days.
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Taiwan:
Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo said that 'shouting prices' is not an effective method of reform.
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Taiwan:
Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo announced the focus of the newly established team on drone development and AI defense applications.
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Taiwan:
Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo revealed the newly established team to improve warfare capabilities.
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Taiwan:
Wellington Koo is the Minister of National Defense of Taiwan and presided over the Han Kuang military exercises.
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Taiwan:
Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo was present at the forum.
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Switzerland:
Wellington Koo is identified as the Minister of Defense of Taiwan.
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Taiwan:
Wellington Koo is the Minister of National Defense making reforms in the military's command and control structures.
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