Question 1

The first meeting of the members of the ASEAN+3 was devoted to devising a system whereby the member countries could

Accepted Answer

The first meeting of the ASEAN+3 members focused on creating a system to protect their currencies against future financial crises, particularly in the wake of the 1997 Asian financial crisis. This initiative aimed at enhancing financial cooperation and stability among the member countries.

Question 2

Which province of China shares the closest economic ties with Russia?

Accepted Answer

Heilongjiang province shares the closest economic ties with Russia due to its geographical proximity and extensive border with Russia, facilitating cross-border trade and investment.

Question 3

What helps account for the vigorous economic growth of the ASEAN countries and their transformation from cheap-labor havens to industrialized nations?

Accepted Answer

The ASEAN countries' economic growth and transformation into industrialized nations can be attributed to their governments' commitment to deregulation, liberalization, and privatization of their economies, which encouraged foreign investment and technological advancement.

Question 4

The national language of China is standard ________, but more than 56 dialects and other languages are spoken across the country.

Accepted Answer

Mandarin is the standard national language of China, officially known as Standard Chinese or Putonghua. It is the most widely spoken language in China and serves as the common language for communication among the diverse linguistic groups within the country.

Question 5

One target of ASEAN Vision 2020 is to

Accepted Answer

ASEAN Vision 2020 aims to create a stable, prosperous, and highly competitive ASEAN economic region through the implementation of the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), among other initiatives, to enhance trade and investment flows within the region.

Question 6

During the Asian financial crisis, the leading financial powers seemingly either declined to take part in the rescue operations, as the United States did in Thailand, or proposed unattainable solutions. The result was the creation of

Accepted Answer

ASEAN+3 was created in response to the Asian financial crisis as a mechanism for East Asian countries to improve financial cooperation and stability. This group includes the ten ASEAN members plus China, Japan, and South Korea.

Question 7

What is true of APEC?

Accepted Answer

APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) is an intergovernmental forum for 21 Pacific Rim member economies that promotes free trade throughout the Asia-Pacific region, aiming to foster economic cooperation and integration.

Question 8

ASEAN+3 is a forum for ASEAN ministers plus ministers from China, Japan, and

Accepted Answer

ASEAN+3 is a forum that includes the ten ASEAN member countries plus China, Japan, and South Korea.

Question 9

________ at the southern tip of the Liaodong Peninsula in China is the focus of bi-national relationships and has one of the world's largest and most modern port facilities.

Accepted Answer

Dalian is located at the southern tip of the Liaodong Peninsula in China and is known for its large and modern port facilities, playing a significant role in bi-national relationships.

Question 10

_______ is now Japan's most important trading partner.

Accepted Answer

China has become Japan's most important trading partner due to the extensive trade relations and economic interdependence between the two countries.

Question 11

What is true of the standard of living of the eight most populous countries of the Asia/Pacific region?

Accepted Answer

The Japanese healthcare system is renowned for its efficiency and effectiveness, contributing to Japan having one of the highest life expectancies in the world. This reflects a high standard of living in terms of health care.

Question 12

The three contiguous provinces in Northeast China-________, Jilin, and Heilongjiang- have long represented a cohesive unit in terms of culture and the political economy.

Accepted Answer

Liaoning, Jilin, and Heilongjiang are the three provinces that make up the region historically known as Manchuria in Northeast China, forming a cohesive cultural and political economic unit.

Question 13

What is most likely to cause the biggest problems for television and radio advertisers in China?

Accepted Answer

Lack of a common language can significantly hinder the effectiveness of television and radio advertisements in China due to its vast array of dialects and languages, making it challenging to create ads that resonate nationwide.

Question 14

Which province of China shares the closest economic ties with South Korea?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Which region is considered the information technology (IT) corridor in north China?

Accepted Answer

The Beijing-Tianjin region is considered the information technology (IT) corridor in north China, due to its high concentration of IT companies, research institutions, and technological infrastructure.

Question 16

________ is a unique forum that has evolved into the primary regional vehicle for promoting trade liberalization and economic cooperation, and includes all the major economies around the Pacific Rim, from Russia to Chile to Australia.

Accepted Answer

APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) is the correct answer because it is the forum that includes major economies around the Pacific Rim, focusing on promoting trade liberalization and economic cooperation, which encompasses countries from Russia to Chile to Australia.

Question 17

The most important advantage of Northeast China that mainly contributed toward its being the industrial and technological center of the country in the 1970s and 1980s is

Accepted Answer

Northeast China's proximity to industrial neighbors like Russia and Japan facilitated trade and technological exchange, contributing to its industrial and technological development in the 1970s and 1980s.

Question 18

Liaoning province of Northeast China has the closest economic ties with

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

The primary multinational trade group in Asia is

Accepted Answer

The primary multinational trade group in Asia is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which promotes economic, political, and security cooperation among its members in Southeast Asia.

Question 20

________ contains Hong Kong, Macau, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen and is considered the world's manufacturing base for the IT industry.

Accepted Answer

The Pearl River Delta includes Hong Kong, Macau, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, and is known as a major manufacturing hub, particularly for the IT industry.

Quiz 11: The Asia Pacific Region