CFR's Alden: China Trade, Defense Overlap in N. Korea

The transcript discusses China's interest in calming tensions with North Korea, highlighting its involvement in UN sanctions. It explores the overlap between trade and military power, noting China's ambitions to become a dominant technological force. The discussion also touches on the potential for China to catch up with the US in military capabilities.

What is China's primary interest in the North Korean situation according to the video?

• To support North Korea's military ambitions

• To calm the situation and reduce rhetoric

• To withdraw from UN sanctions

• To increase its own military presence in the region

How does the video describe the relationship between trade and military capabilities?

• Military strength is determined by population size

• Military capabilities are solely based on natural resources

• Trade has no impact on military strength

• Trade and military capabilities are interconnected

What historical event is mentioned in relation to misjudging military power?

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Vietnam War

• The Gulf War

• The 1989 misjudgment of Russia's military power

What are China's long-term ambitions as discussed in the video?

• To focus solely on economic growth

• To reduce its global influence

• To dominate in technological and military fields

• To become a leading agricultural power

According to the video, what is essential for modern military might?

• Large armies

• Sophisticated technology

• Geographical advantage

• Natural resources