Question 1

Though built upon the structure of existing multilateral development banks, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank provides mechanisms to allow a greater voice for regional and smaller members.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Has China suspended debt payments to other countries during the COVID-19 pandemic?

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A)   No
B)   Only to 25 countries
C)   Only to countries in Asia
D)   Yes, mainly to developing countries
E)   Yes, but they did not do so until 2021F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 3

Explain the concept and importance of foreign aid with Chinese characteristics mean.

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Foreign aid with Chinese characteristics...

Question 4

At the broadest level, what are the pros and cons to China as a development actor?

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China's role is controversial, and divid...

Question 5

What is one of the main characteristics of the New Development Bank?

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A)   Bilateralism
B)   Multilateralism operated by BRICS members
C)   Multilateralism operated by the World Bank
D)   Multilateralism operated by developing countries that are partners of BRICS
E)   None of the aboveF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Define and describe the BRICS.

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BRICS is a dialogue and co-operation pla...

Question 7

AIIB is China's most important and ambitious initiative.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How has China's role as a development actor been altered by the COVID-19 pandemic?

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The Chinese government stated that, by 5...

Question 9

How do the BRICS want to change the paradigm of development itself?

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For the BRICS, the emphasis is less on t...

Question 10

By early 2020, 143 countries had signed up to the BRI, but Italy became the first G7 power to block it up.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe the methods China uses to build relationships with developing nations, particularly those in sub-Saharan Africa.

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China has been using diverse means to bu...

Question 12

What is the New Development Bank?

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The NDB is a multilateral development ba...

Question 13

What is the non-intervention principle?

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A)   An intervention in the domestic affairs of partners
B)   A principle that has been left out among BRICS members
C)   A principle of non-intervention in the domestic affairs among BRICS partners
D)   A condition for not intervening in China's domestic affairs
E)   A principle of non-intervention in the domestic affairs among BRICS and other developing countries that are their partnersF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

What are some critiques of China's role as a development actor?

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Critics see China's core interest as its...

Question 15

What is a key distinguishing feature that sets China apart from the other BRICS?

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A)   Its size in terms of population compared to the other four states.
B)   Its claim to democratic credential is quite distinct from the other four states.
C)   Its decision-making structure is more transparent than the other four states.
D)   Its economic potential is greater than the other four states combined.
E)   It is more politically stable than the other four states.F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 16

Explain the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative as part of China's international strategy.

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The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), also...

Question 17

What are the cooperation areas of the Strategy for BRICS Economic Partnership was agreed at the 2015 Ufa summit?

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The Strategy for BRICS Economic Partners...

Question 18

Where was the first BRICS Summit held?

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A)   India
B)   Russia
C)   Brazil
D)   China
E)   South AfricaF) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 19

The open, transparent, and merit-based selection of the president and vice president of the AIIB provides new legal standards for multilateral development banks.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Give examples of how multilateralism is growing among BRICS.

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The development approach of the respecti...

Exam 14: China and the Emerging Economies

What are some critiques of China's role as a development actor?

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Describe the methods China uses to build relationships with developing nations, particularly those in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Define and describe the BRICS.

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Explain the concept and importance of foreign aid with Chinese characteristics mean.

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What are the cooperation areas of the Strategy for BRICS Economic Partnership was agreed at the 2015 Ufa summit?

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Explain the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative as part of China's international strategy.

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What is the non-intervention principle?

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By early 2020, 143 countries had signed up to the BRI, but Italy became the first G7 power to block it up.

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What is one of the main characteristics of the New Development Bank?

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Though built upon the structure of existing multilateral development banks, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank provides mechanisms to allow a greater voice for regional and smaller members.

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Where was the first BRICS Summit held?

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Has China suspended debt payments to other countries during the COVID-19 pandemic?

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How do the BRICS want to change the paradigm of development itself?

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What is a key distinguishing feature that sets China apart from the other BRICS?

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At the broadest level, what are the pros and cons to China as a development actor?

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Give examples of how multilateralism is growing among BRICS.

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What is the New Development Bank?

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AIIB is China's most important and ambitious initiative.

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How has China's role as a development actor been altered by the COVID-19 pandemic?

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The open, transparent, and merit-based selection of the president and vice president of the AIIB provides new legal standards for multilateral development banks.

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