What is the primary source of tension in the US-China rivalry?
a) Trade imbalances
b) Military alliances
c) Currency values
d) Space exploration
Which of the following is a major area of competition between the US and China?
a) Renewable energy technologies
b) Nuclear disarmament
c) Global trade leadership
d) Human rights advocacy
The US-China trade war began under which US president?
a) Barack Obama
b) Donald Trump
c) George W. Bush
d) Joe Biden
Which global organization has been central to managing US-China trade disputes?
a) World Health Organization (WHO)
b) World Trade Organization (WTO)
c) United Nations (UN)
d) European Union (EU)
What is one of the primary goals of the US’s Indo-Pacific strategy in relation to China?
a) Promoting democracy in China
b) Containing China’s military expansion
c) Increasing trade with China
d) Supporting China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Which Chinese initiative aims to enhance global trade routes and infrastructure investments?
a) The Great Wall Initiative
b) Belt and Road Initiative
c) Global Trade Partnership
d) Silk Road Revival Program
What is the main objective of the US’s “Pivot to Asia” strategy?
a) Strengthening economic ties with China
b) Fostering a military alliance with Japan
c) Reducing its presence in the Middle East
d) Countering China’s growing influence in Asia
Which region is most directly impacted by the US-China rivalry?
a) South America
b) Europe
c) Africa
d) Asia-Pacific
The US-China trade war led to tariffs on which type of goods?
a) Cultural goods
b) Agricultural and technological goods
c) Luxury items
d) Automobiles
Which technology sector has been a major point of contention between the US and China?
a) Solar energy
b) Quantum computing
c) Artificial intelligence and 5G
d) Nuclear technology
Which of the following is a major Chinese company that has faced sanctions from the US due to national security concerns?
a) Huawei
b) Alibaba
c) Tencent
d) Baidu
What is the US’s stance on China’s claim to the South China Sea?
a) Support for China’s territorial claims
b) Neutral stance
c) Opposition to China’s territorial claims
d) Indifference to the dispute
Which country plays a key role in mediating tensions between the US and China?
a) India
b) Japan
c) South Korea
d) Russia
What impact has the US-China rivalry had on global supply chains?
a) Increased efficiency and growth
b) Disrupted supply chains and raised costs
c) Strengthened global partnerships
d) Reduced global manufacturing capacity
What is one of the US’s concerns about China’s growing global influence?
a) China’s environmental policies
b) China’s military presence in the South China Sea
c) China’s support for global trade agreements
d) China’s technological advancements in space exploration
Which country has emerged as a key partner for the US in countering China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific?
a) Vietnam
b) India
c) Australia
d) Japan
What was the primary goal of the Phase One trade deal between the US and China in 2020?
a) Reducing tariffs on all Chinese goods
b) Securing commitments from China to purchase US goods
c) Ending all trade disputes permanently
d) Establishing a permanent peace agreement
What aspect of China’s domestic policy has often been criticized by the US?
a) Its strict environmental regulations
b) Its human rights record
c) Its progressive labor laws
d) Its foreign education policies
What was the purpose of the US’s “Tiananmen sanctions” imposed on China?
a) To retaliate for China’s actions in the South China Sea
b) To penalize China for its response to the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests
c) To promote trade agreements with China
d) To respond to China’s intellectual property theft
Which of the following describes China’s approach to economic policy under President Xi Jinping?
a) A focus on economic liberalization and globalization
b) Emphasis on government control and domestic consumption
c) A strategy of protectionism and isolationism
d) Focus on military expansion at the expense of economic development
What role does the US play in global finance that directly impacts its rivalry with China?
a) The US is the world’s largest creditor nation
b) The US has significant control over international financial institutions
c) The US avoids financial markets in favor of military strategy
d) The US limits its financial dealings to domestic markets
Which of the following is a consequence of the US-China rivalry for global markets?
a) Increased trade flows between US and China
b) Growth of emerging economies at the expense of US and China
c) Decreased global trade volume and uncertainty in markets
d) A unified global approach to addressing climate change
What is one of the Chinese government’s responses to US sanctions on technology companies like Huawei?
a) Reducing its domestic technology manufacturing
b) Increasing investment in homegrown tech companies
c) Limiting trade with the US
d) Moving operations exclusively to Europe
What is the US’s primary military concern regarding China in the Asia-Pacific region?
a) China’s nuclear weapons capabilities
b) China’s growing naval and air power
c) The expansion of China’s cyberwarfare programs
d) China’s military alliances with Russia
Which of the following countries benefits from the US-China rivalry by positioning itself as an alternative partner for both nations?
a) Canada
b) India
c) Brazil
d) Russia
Which of the following is a key feature of the economic relationship between the US and China?
a) China is a major exporter of US currency
b) The US is the primary destination for Chinese exports
c) The US heavily depends on Chinese foreign aid
d) China largely avoids involvement in global trade systems
What is a strategic response that China has taken to counter US influence in global organizations?
a) Establishing the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
b) Reducing its foreign investments
c) Leaving the World Trade Organization (WTO)
d) Disbanding its military alliances
Which US policy is seen as a direct challenge to China’s growing dominance in global trade and technology?
a) “America First” policy
b) “New Deal” trade agreements
c) “Global Reset” policy
d) “World Leadership” initiative
What is one long-term concern for both the US and China regarding the ongoing rivalry?
a) Decreasing global cooperation and diplomatic relations
b) Increased global military spending
c) A reduction in technological innovation
d) The collapse of global trade networks
Which aspect of US-China relations is most impacted by cybersecurity issues?
a) Military engagement
b) Technology trade and intellectual property protection
c) Climate change policy
d) Cultural exchanges
Which Chinese city is home to the headquarters of Huawei, a major player in global technology and a target of US sanctions?
a) Shanghai
b) Shenzhen
c) Beijing
d) Hong Kong
What is the “Thucydides Trap” in the context of US-China relations?
a) The risk of war due to a rising power challenging an established one
b) The shift in global trade patterns towards China
c) The increasing role of technology in diplomacy
d) The possibility of international cooperation between the two nations
Which aspect of global politics is most influenced by the US-China rivalry?
a) Climate change negotiations
b) Regional military balances
c) International peacekeeping operations
d) Global health initiatives
