It Was a Good Kick-Off Meeting of CPTPP, Says Professor Wantanabe

The video discusses a recent kickoff meeting involving 11 countries aimed at enhancing free trade across the Asia Pacific. It highlights the challenges faced by countries like Malaysia, Brunei, Chile, and Peru in ratifying agreements due to domestic politics. The discussion also covers future expectations for ASEAN countries in trade negotiations and market access. Additionally, it touches on the ongoing struggle against protectionism and the role of globalization, with references to Japan's trade policies and agreements like TPP and RCEP.

What was the main purpose of the kickoff meeting discussed in the first section?

• To finalize the trade agreement

• To foster free trade across Asia-Pacific

• To discuss environmental policies

• To resolve political conflicts

Which factor is primarily holding back some countries from ratifying the trade agreement?

• Economic instability

• Domestic political issues

• Lack of resources

• International pressure

What is a key requirement for ASEAN countries to join the CP TPP?

• Adopting new currency policies

• Reducing import duties

• Engaging in trade negotiations

• Increasing export tariffs

What does the third section suggest about Japan's trade policy?

• It is focused solely on domestic growth

• It is limited to bilateral agreements

• It includes agreements with the European Union

• It avoids any international partnerships

What is the ongoing struggle mentioned in the third section?

• Against protectionism

• Against environmental degradation

• For cultural preservation

• For technological advancement