CLEAN : Sweden puts ex-envoy on trial over China dissident negotiations

CLEAN : Sweden puts ex-envoy on trial over China dissident negotiations

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Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses a legal case involving a former Swedish ambassador to China, accused of unauthorized talks with individuals having interests in China. The prosecution claims she failed to inform the Foreign Ministry about these meetings. The ambassador pleads not guilty, looking forward to being acquitted. Supporters argue she acted appropriately to resolve a complex consular issue between Sweden and China.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main accusation against the former Swedish ambassador?

Traveling without permission

Leaking confidential documents

Unauthorized talks with individuals having interests in China

Unauthorized financial transactions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the prosecution claim the ambassador failed to do?

Submit a financial report

Attend a crucial meeting

Visit the Chinese embassy

Inform the Foreign Ministry about the meetings

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the former Swedish ambassador view the upcoming trial?

With fear and anxiety

With anticipation and hope for acquittal

With indifference

With a desire to delay it

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ambassador's plea regarding the charges?

Guilty with explanation

Guilty

No contest

Not guilty

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the ambassador trying to achieve according to her defense?

Negotiate a trade deal

Resolve a complex consular issue between Sweden and China

Establish a new embassy

Secure a personal business interest