Wu Qian

Wu Qian

politician China

Wu Qian is a spokesman for China's defense ministry, known for articulating Beijing's military positions and responses to international incidents. Recently, he defended China's naval drills in the Tasman Sea and accused Australia of exaggerating concerns over live-fire exercises conducted by the Chinese navy.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
1,069,851
Power
18,530$
Sentiment
5.68
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 9 4.44 0.41% +10% 4,822,233 21,779 $210,000 948$
Hong Kong 4 5.50 0.41% +10% 7,500,700 33,815 $370,000 1,668$
Taiwan 3 4.00 0.46% +0% 23,816,775 108,918 $670,000 3,064$
China 2 6.00 0.05% +10% 1,402,112,000 825,213 $14,000,000 8,240$
United States 1 5.00 0.02% +0% 331,002,651 60,857 $21,000,000 3,861$
United Kingdom 1 3.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 18,382 $2,700,000 731$
Lithuania 1 5.00 0.03% +0% 2,722,289 886 $54,000 18$
Totals 21 1,839,862,659 1,069,850 $39,004,000 18,530$
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Recent Mentions

Hong Kong Hong Kong: Wu Qian responded to issues regarding US-Taiwan military interactions, criticizing the US's attempts to use Taiwan against China. 6

明報 (Ming Pao): 中國 - 20250228 - 每日明報

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Wu Qian warned Taiwan about the consequences of its military exercises during a press conference. 3

The Guardian: China’s defence ministry warns Taiwan ‘we will get you, sooner or later’ | Taiwan

China China: Wu Qian is the spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense in China. 7

People's Daily: 新修订的共同条令对军队正规化建设作出全面规范 --军事--人民网

Taiwan Taiwan: Wu Qian, the spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, stated that Taiwan was seeking attention regarding military exercises. 5

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: MND reports surge in Chinese military activity

Hong Kong Hong Kong: Wu Qian announced an increase in the frequency of press releases from the Ministry of National Defense. 7

明報 (Ming Pao): 國防部記招增至每月三次  發言人用Deepseek做準備 (23:35) - 20250227 - 兩岸 - 即時新聞

Hong Kong Hong Kong: Wu Qian emphasized that Taiwan's issue is purely a matter of China's internal affairs and should not be interfered with by external forces. 6

明報 (Ming Pao): 國防部正告台當局:早晚要來收了你們 (17:48) - 20250227 - 兩岸 - 即時新聞

Lithuania Lithuania: Wu Qian is a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Defense who commented on the use of force regarding Taiwan. 5

15min – major Lithuanian news website: Kinija nežada atsisakyti galimybės panaudoti jėgą dėl Taivano

Taiwan Taiwan: Chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesman Wu Qian said that the area used in yesterday’s drill was international waters. 5

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: PLA live-fire drills show its disregard, ministry says