China's Top Diplomat Mocks U.S.'s Trade Complaints

China's Top Diplomat Mocks U.S.'s Trade Complaints

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The video discusses the ongoing trade talks between the US and China, highlighting both countries' perspectives. China's Foreign Ministry expresses confusion over the US's trade stance, comparing it to a flawed logic of losing money in a supermarket. The discussion explores whether the US aims for a quick trade deal before the midterm elections or is preparing for a long-term economic challenge against China. The video also outlines the potential outcomes and challenges of these trade negotiations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Chinese Foreign Ministry minister's reaction to the US's stance on trade?

He supported the US's stance.

He ignored the US's stance.

He was perplexed by the US's stance.

He agreed with the US's concerns.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Chinese minister describe the US's trade logic?

As a beneficial and profitable stance.

As a confusing and illogical stance.

As a logical and understandable stance.

As a fair and balanced approach.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What analogy did the Chinese minister use to describe the US's trade logic?

A person buying goods and being satisfied.

A person buying goods and feeling cheated.

A person buying goods and returning them.

A person buying goods and reselling them.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one potential reason for the US to seek a quick trade deal with China?

To strengthen ties with Europe.

To gain an advantage in the midterm elections.

To reduce trade with other countries.

To increase tariffs on Chinese goods.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did US officials describe the confrontation with China?

As a painful but necessary process.

As a beneficial partnership.

As an easy and quick resolution.

As a short-term inconvenience.