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Why might countries like the United States refuse to recognize Taiwan as a sovereign nation?

• Taiwan lacks economic development

• To maintain diplomatic relations with China

• Because Taiwan is geographically insignificant

• Due to military threats from Taiwan

The concept of "One China" primarily represents:

• A unified cultural identity

• Beijing's claim of sovereignty over Taiwan

• A shared economic policy

• A mutual defense agreement

Which historical factor most significantly shaped Taiwan's modern democratic development?

• Japanese colonial rule

• The White Terror period

• Soviet intervention

• Portuguese colonization

Mongolia's economic challenges are most directly linked to:

• Lack of natural resources

• The collapse of the Soviet Union

• Excessive government regulation

• Environmental constraints

The term "Special Administrative Region" (SAR) most closely implies:

• Complete independence from China

• Total Chinese governmental control

• A region with limited autonomous governance

• A temporary political arrangement

What makes Macau's economy uniquely vulnerable to disruptions?

• Dependence on a single industry (tourism)

• Lack of international trade

• Minimal infrastructure

• Strict government regulations

The cultural practice of living in traditional yurts in Mongolia represents:

• Economic poverty

• Resistance to modernization

• Preservation of nomadic heritage

• Cultural assimilation

Why might Hong Kong's future after 2047 be complex?

• Lack of economic resources

• Potential loss of special administrative status

• Insufficient population

• Limited international connections

The "Taiwan Miracle" primarily refers to:

• Military achievements

• Rapid economic growth during martial law

• Technological innovations

• Agricultural developments

Mongolia's geographical characteristics most significantly include:

• Tropical rainforests

• Extensive coastal regions

• Vast steppes and desert landscapes

• Abundant river systems