Comparison of OBOR vs APEC

Realist theorists are optimistic about the prospects for eliminating conflict and war.

• True

• False

What is China’s characteristic in pursuing its interests?

• China has never directly engaged in solving issues

• China has directly engaged in solving issues.

• A and B are correct.

Economic interdependence reduces military rivalry.

• True

• False

The aspects of China’s infrastructure diplomacy is

• Infrastructure promotes China's national interests throughout the region.

• infrastructure ties China and its neighbors politically and economically.

• Maritime infrastructure presents a possibility for overseas basing.

• All of the above

OBOR only provides economic opportunities.

• True

• False

It is estimated that there will be more than 20% reduction in shipping time among countries in the Asia economic corridor due to OBOR.

• True

• False

One of the two components of the OBOR that connect the European economic industry with the Asia-Pacific financial industry is known as:

• the sea-based 21st Century Maritime Silk Road (MSR)

• the sea-based 21st Century Maritime Silk Route (MSR)

• the Silk-based 21st Century Maritime Silk Road (MSR)

APEC promotes exclusive growth for all countries in Asia-Pacific.

• True

• False

What were the ulterior motives behind OBOR?

• Provide economic incentives to developing countries.

• Empower regional capacity in Asia to go against the West.

• Aims to foster greater relations.

• All of the above.

Which of the following might China risk following through with OBOR?

• Tax increase might upset Chinese civilians.

• It would affect the internal economy of China.

• OBOR might not be sustainable enough in the short-run.

• A&B are correct

• A&C are correct