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In 2020, China prioritized its sovereignty conflict with Taiwan despite international distractions.
In 2020, China prioritized its sovereignty conflict with Taiwan despite international distractions.
True
The National Security Law in Hong Kong was seen as a move towards increased political freedom.
The National Security Law in Hong Kong was seen as a move towards increased political freedom.
False
China sunk a Vietnamese fishing boat in 2020 as part of its territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
China sunk a Vietnamese fishing boat in 2020 as part of its territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
True
India's response to China's actions included the lifting of bans on popular Chinese apps.
India's response to China's actions included the lifting of bans on popular Chinese apps.
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China's efforts in promoting Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are part of its broader strategic ambitions.
China's efforts in promoting Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are part of its broader strategic ambitions.
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China's lack of transparency during the pandemic boosted its international credibility.
China's lack of transparency during the pandemic boosted its international credibility.
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China leveraged its market power to coerce countries into expressing gratitude for PPE.
China leveraged its market power to coerce countries into expressing gratitude for PPE.
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Criticism of China's political and military behavior decreased in Western nations in 2020.
Criticism of China's political and military behavior decreased in Western nations in 2020.
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The Uyghur Autonomous Region is bordered by four countries in total.
The Uyghur Autonomous Region is bordered by four countries in total.
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The population of the Uyghur Autonomous Region is approximately 21 million, with a significant portion being Han Chinese.
The population of the Uyghur Autonomous Region is approximately 21 million, with a significant portion being Han Chinese.
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The proportion of Han Chinese in Xinjiang increased from 7 percent to 30 percent over the decades.
The proportion of Han Chinese in Xinjiang increased from 7 percent to 30 percent over the decades.
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The 'Strike Hard Campaign against Violent Terrorism' was a response to peaceful movements by the Uyghurs.
The 'Strike Hard Campaign against Violent Terrorism' was a response to peaceful movements by the Uyghurs.
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Opposition from the Han Chinese population towards the actions in Xinjiang is widespread.
Opposition from the Han Chinese population towards the actions in Xinjiang is widespread.
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Some Uyghurs have supported the effort to create an independent state called East Turkestan.
Some Uyghurs have supported the effort to create an independent state called East Turkestan.
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Wang Yang has expressed strong support for the suppression of traditional ethnic cultures in Xinjiang.
Wang Yang has expressed strong support for the suppression of traditional ethnic cultures in Xinjiang.
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China aims to encourage other countries to criticize its human rights records.
China aims to encourage other countries to criticize its human rights records.
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China held its first World Internet Conference in 2014 to discuss internet sovereignty.
China held its first World Internet Conference in 2014 to discuss internet sovereignty.
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Beijing's 2010 white paper on the internet allowed complete freedom of speech without any restrictions.
Beijing's 2010 white paper on the internet allowed complete freedom of speech without any restrictions.
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Multinational companies in China are required to store all data on international servers.
Multinational companies in China are required to store all data on international servers.
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Under the new Hong Kong National Security Law, Apple was warned for removing the PopVote app.
Under the new Hong Kong National Security Law, Apple was warned for removing the PopVote app.
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The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) launched its first anti-cyberterrorism exercise in 2015.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) launched its first anti-cyberterrorism exercise in 2015.
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In 2018, China and Russia attempted to advance a resolution in the UN General Assembly regarding climate change.
In 2018, China and Russia attempted to advance a resolution in the UN General Assembly regarding climate change.
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Lu Wei, the head of China's Cyber Commission, took the issue of a declaration very seriously.
Lu Wei, the head of China's Cyber Commission, took the issue of a declaration very seriously.
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China has pursued a strategy with the SCO to promote cyber-sovereignty norms for over a decade.
China has pursued a strategy with the SCO to promote cyber-sovereignty norms for over a decade.
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Study Notes
Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
- Independent, nonpartisan organization
- Resource for members, officials, executives, journalists, educators, students, civic and religious leaders
- Founded in 1921
- Promotes understanding of world affairs and foreign policy choices
- Diverse membership
- Special programs for next generation of foreign policy leaders
- Meetings in NYC, Washington, DC, and other cities
- Studies program supporting independent research
- Publishes Foreign Affairs
- Sponsors Independent Task Forces
- Website: www.cfr.org
- CFR does not take institutional policy positions and is unaffiliated from the US government.
The World According to China
- Book by Elizabeth Economy
- University of Oklahoma Libraries
- Council on Foreign Relations Book
- Analyzes China's global ambitions
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