2b.8 - The Taiwan Question

What has rapid economic development changed for the emerging country?

• Its domestic policies

• Its international role

• Its historical landmarks

• Its cultural traditions

What are the conflicting views about in the context of the emerging country's development?

• Political alliances

• Costs and benefits

• Technological advancements

• Educational reforms

What aspect of international relations is changing due to the emerging country's development?

• Diplomatic protocols

• Trade agreements

• International relations

• Military strategies

What plays a role in the economic development of the emerging country?

• Cultural exchanges

• Foreign investment (TNCs)

• Agricultural exports

• Tourism

What event led to the UN recognizing the People's Republic of China as the 'one and only China' in 1971?

• The end of the Korean War

• The Taiwan Relations Act

• The Chinese civil war

• The anti-Communists retreating to Taiwan

What was a significant change in Taiwan's political system in the 1980s?

• Taiwan became a democracy

• Taiwan declared independence

• Taiwan passed anti-succession laws

• Taiwan conducted missile tests

What is the purpose of the Taiwan Relations Act according to the text?

• To declare war on China

• To recognize Taiwan as part of China

• To act as a full defence treaty

• To prioritize economic growth for Taiwan

What could be a potential consequence if China took control over Taiwan?

• Improved relations with the USA

• Decreased cultural divides between China and Taiwan

• A war with the USA

• The unification of Taiwanese people

What has been the role of foreign investment (TNCs) in the economic development of Taiwan and China?

• It has led to a decrease in exports from both regions

• It has caused a decline in the democracy of Taiwan

• It has attracted investment from mainly American companies

• It has led to the passing of anti-succession laws in China