AIIB President: Only Cooperation Is the Answer to Trade Tensions

The transcript discusses the ongoing trade negotiations between the US and China, highlighting the importance of cooperation and multilateral development. It examines the global economic impact of trade disputes and the role of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in promoting infrastructure investment. The challenges faced by AIIB, including the need for financial sustainability and environmental protection, are also addressed.

What is the role of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in the context of US-China trade negotiations?

• To impose sanctions on non-cooperative countries

• To promote multilateral development and investment

• To mediate the negotiations

• To provide military support

What is considered crucial for resolving the trade disputes between the US and China?

• Ignoring the disputes

• Imposing higher tariffs

• Cooperation and finding common ground

• Military intervention

How has the global economy been affected by trade disputes according to the transcript?

• It has experienced unprecedented growth

• It has been slightly impacted but remains stable

• It has not been affected at all

• It has been severely damaged

What is the AIIB's approach to financing infrastructure projects?

• Focusing solely on short-term profits

• Ensuring financial sustainability and environmental protection

• Relying entirely on shareholder capital

• Ignoring environmental concerns

What is the main source of demand for AIIB loans?

• Agricultural development

• Military projects

• Transport and energy sectors

• Retail businesses

Why is infrastructure investment attractive to the private sector?

• It is risk-free

• It offers short-term gains

• It requires minimal investment

• It provides long-term steady cash flow

What is a key requirement for AIIB's financing of projects?

• Relying on government subsidies

• Ensuring environmental protection

• Focusing on short-term gains

• Ignoring financial sustainability