CLEAN : Blinken hopes Beijing 'will not manufacture a crisis' as China fires missiles around Taiwan

CLEAN : Blinken hopes Beijing 'will not manufacture a crisis' as China fires missiles around Taiwan

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The transcript discusses the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, emphasizing opposition to unilateral changes to the status quo, especially by force. It reaffirms commitment to the One China policy, guided by the Taiwan Relations Act, the three communiques, and the six assurances. The speaker warns against Beijing manufacturing a crisis or escalating military activities, highlighting that such actions could have unintended consequences. The transcript also mentions efforts to engage with PRC counterparts to convey the message that maintaining cross-strait stability is in the interest of all countries in the region, including ASEAN members.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the first section regarding the Taiwan Strait?

Supporting military intervention

Opposing unilateral changes to the status quo

Promoting cultural exchanges

Encouraging economic cooperation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which policy guides the commitment mentioned in the first section?

The two China policy

The one China policy

The ASEAN Charter

The Pacific Alliance

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's hope regarding Beijing's actions?

That Beijing will expand its territory

That Beijing will host a peace summit

That Beijing will not manufacture a crisis

That Beijing will increase trade tariffs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could be the consequences of escalation according to the second section?

Economic growth

Improved diplomatic relations

Unintended consequences affecting ASEAN and China

Increased tourism

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of engaging with PRC counterparts as mentioned in the final section?

To establish new military bases

To organize cultural festivals

To maintain regional stability

To negotiate trade deals