NBA's Influence and Trade Relations

The video explores the NBA's expansion into China, highlighting the league's efforts to build a successful business there. It discusses the impact of US-China trade relations on human rights and the role of Yao Ming in boosting the NBA's popularity in China. The video also covers the NBA's dominance on Chinese social media and the controversy surrounding Daryl Morey's tweet about Hong Kong, which threatened the NBA's business in China.

What was one of the main reasons the NBA sent teams to China?

• To establish basketball academies

• To play basketball and engage with Chinese fans

• To promote American culture

• To recruit Chinese players

What was a significant concern for Americans regarding the U.S.-China trade deal in 2000?

• China's economic growth

• China's human rights record

• China's technological advancements

• China's military power

What was the impact of China's entry into the WTO in 2001?

• It simplified global business with China

• It complicated business with the U.S.

• It led to a decline in China's economy

• It isolated China from global trade

How did Yao Ming's entry into the NBA impact the league's presence in China?

• It led to a decline in local Chinese leagues

• It boosted the NBA's popularity significantly

• It had no significant impact

• It decreased interest in basketball

What was a key factor in the NBA's successful market development in China?

• Avoiding political issues

• Focusing solely on American players

• Collaborating with local businesses

• Ignoring local customs

How did Yao Ming's popularity affect American companies?

• It caused American companies to leave China

• It increased opportunities for endorsements

• It led to a decrease in endorsements

• It had no effect

What was the reaction in China to Daryl Morey's tweet about Hong Kong?

• It caused significant backlash

• It led to a positive dialogue

• It was welcomed

• It was ignored

What was the NBA's response to the backlash from Morey's tweet?

• They banned Morey from speaking publicly

• They fired Morey

• They supported Morey's right to free expression

• They ignored the situation

What are the 'three Ts' that foreign businesses in China must be cautious about?

• Taiwan, Tibet, Tiananmen

• Technology, Trade, Tourism

• Transport, Trade, Technology

• Taxes, Tariffs, Trade

What was the hope of U.S. leaders regarding trade with China?

• To isolate China economically

• To promote democracy and free speech

• To reduce China's global influence

• To increase military cooperation