Global Events and Trade Issues

The video covers the conclusion of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, highlighting Norway's dominance and controversies like COVID-19 isolation and diplomatic boycotts. It discusses US-China relations, marking 50 years since Nixon's visit, and the current tensions under Xi Jinping. The video also addresses a trade dispute over avocados between Mexico and the US, and ends with a heartwarming story of a lost engagement ring found in Colorado.

Which country dominated the Winter Olympics in Beijing in terms of gold medals?

• China

• United States

• Russia

• Norway

What significant event in U.S.-China relations occurred 50 years ago?

• The end of the Korean War

• President Nixon's visit to China

• The establishment of the United Nations

• The signing of a trade agreement

What was one of the main hopes of U.S. leaders following Nixon's visit to China?

• China would become more democratic

• China would join NATO

• China would adopt capitalism

• China would reduce its military

What recent issue affected the avocado trade between Mexico and the United States?

• A new agricultural disease

• A change in trade policy

• A natural disaster

• A safety inspector's death threat

What percentage of Mexico's avocado exports go to the United States?

• 70%

• 60%

• 80%

• 50%

What did the good Samaritan do with the reward money after finding the lost engagement ring?

• Kept it for himself

• Donated it to a mountain rescue group

• Used it to buy a new metal detector

• Gave it back to the woman