Integrated Humanities - Topic 2

In 1989, what diplomatic strategy did Deng Xiaoping, the late leader of China, put forward in response to the international situation at the time?

‘hiding your capacities and biding your time’

After the fall of Communism in Europe, the bipolar system featuring confrontation between the what blocs came to an end?

capitalist, socialist

Fill: In the 21st century, in the face of globalization, China should play a more ________ role in international affairs, such as voicing _________ and taking __________________.

active, opinions, responsibilities

From 1949 to 2020, how many countries have established ties with China?

from 10 to 180

What are the 6 international organizations China participates in or works with?

United Nations, World Trade Organization, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Association of Southeast Asian Nations, European Union

When was the UN established?

October 1945, after WWII

What is the aim of the UN?

maintaining world peace, security and promoting human progress

Fill: China is a _________ member of the UN and a _______________ member of its ___________ Council

founding, permanent, security

What is the WTO?

It is the largest multilateral trade organisation in the world.

What is the former name of the WTO?

the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

What is the aim of the WTO?

to help develop smooth, free and fair trade

When did China join the WTO? What did it do to China?

2001, it boosted the development of the Chinese domestic economy

The external economy of China relies heavily on the what region?

Asia-Pacific

When was the SCO established?

2001

What is the SCO?

It is the most populous and largest regional organisation on the Eurasian continent

What is the aim of the SCO?

To integrate regional security, political, economic and cultural exchanges

Fill: The SCO is the first international organization established within the _____________ of China and __________ after a Chinese city.

territory, named

With who does the SCO help develop relations with China?

Central Asian countries

Who is ASEAN formed by?

Southeast Asian countries

What is the aim of ASEAN?

to promote economic development, social progress and cultural exchange in Southeast Asia

When did ASEAN and China set up a dialogue relationship, and what happened in 1996 between the two?

1991, China became a full dialogue partner of ASEAN in 1996

What happened in 1998 between the EU and China?

The EU decided to elevate its relationship with China to a level that is equally important to that of the US, Russia and Japan.

Since which year has the Sino-EU trade been developing rapidly?

2003

Who is China’s largest trading partner?

The European Union/EU

What are the two China threat theories?

military and economy threat

Fill: Western countries regard China as a super power as it develops rapidly. They request China to take more _______________.

E.g., Abide by the international ________ of environmental protection, reduce ______, allow Renminbi to _________ etc

Responsibilities, treaties, tariffs, appreciate

When did the US readjust its policy on China, and what was the change?

After the 911 incident in 2001, the US started to welcome the emergence of a strong, peaceful and prosperous China

Since whose term of office, did the Sino-American relations continue to develop, leading to the China-US Joint Statement?

US President Barack Obama

What is the Chinese-led transnational economic cooperation project that brings Central Asian, Middle Eastern, Eastern European and African countries together?

Belt and Road Initiative

Which major event was a stage for China to show the world its rich and brilliant culture?

2008 Beijing Olympic Games

List one organization in which China has limited voting power?

The International Monetary Fund

Fill: China has to bear much pressure from international opinions due to ______________ _______________ when they are solving international affairs.

Ideological differences

Fill: the ________ products exported by China have become the subject of foreign news. What has this cause for China?

Defective, posing a creditability crisis

After what event and when did Western powers become more dependent on China yet imposed various trade restrictions?

Global Financial Tsunami, 2008

Fill: China insists ______________________ with the internal affairs of other nations.

Non-intervention

The Chinese navy dispatched its fleet to carry out escort missions in 2008 in where?

The Gulf of Aden

Fill: through participation in the construction of the new international system, China hopes to build a ______________________ ________________ instead of _________________.

harmonious world, hegemony

When was the legal status of the People’s Republic of China restored in the UN?

1971

What are the 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council? How many non-permanent members are there?

US, UK, France, Russia, China, 10

In terms of thoughts and culture, what of China are different from those of Western countries?

Political system and socialist ideology

In terms of China’s development of trade business, what does she do regarding developed countries?

Facilitate mutual development through economic cooperation

In terms of China’s development of trade business, what does she do regarding developing countries?

Promote mutual development by mutual economic assistance

In terms of China’s development of trade business, what does she do regarding countries in Africa, Central Asia and South America with abundant resources?

Stabilize energy supply for the Mainland through cooperation

In 2005, what concept did the US put forward to maintain that China should be viewed with a practical attitude?

responsible stakeholder

Fill: One of the objectives of international trade organizations is to eliminate _____________ ________________.

Trade restrictions

What was China’s position in the international community in the late 20th century?

China put forward the diplomatic strategy of hiding your capacities and biding your time in response to the situation at the time

What are the 6 UN major organs?

The General Assembly, the Security, Economic and Social, Trusteeship Councils, the International Court of Justice and the Secretariat.

When was the WTO established?

1995

What is the aim of APEC?

Maintain economic growth and development, promoting economic interdependence, strengthening multilateral trade system and eliminating regional trade barriers.

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