Manchukuo buys the Chinese Eastern Railway from the Soviet Union

Russia is selling the Chinese Eastern Railway in Manchukuo to Japan after months of negotiations. The sale, valued at 47 million, is seen as a strategic move, enhancing Soviet-Japan relations. The railway spans 1000 miles across Manchukuo, connecting to the Trans Siberian Line and providing a shortcut to Moscow.

What was the agreed price for the Chinese Eastern Railway?

• 47 million

• 400 million

• 100 million

• 200 million

Who was involved in the negotiations for the railway sale?

• Chinese president

• American diplomat

• Japan's foreign minister

• Soviet ambassador

What new prospects did the Soviet ambassador see after the sale?

• Political instability

• Military conflict

• Economic decline

• Soviet friendship with the Far East

How long is the railway that was sold by Russia?

• 500 miles

• 1000 miles

• 2000 miles

• 1500 miles

What major railway line does the sold railway connect with?

• Orient Express

• Trans Siberian Line

• Canadian Pacific Railway

• Union Pacific Railroad