US Preps Sales of $1.1 Billion Arms Package to Taiwan

US Preps Sales of $1.1 Billion Arms Package to Taiwan

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The video discusses the recent increase in political visits to Taiwan by US lawmakers, highlighting the bipartisan support for the island. This support comes despite potential risks of retaliation from Beijing, which has already shown some military responses. The video emphasizes the significance of these events in the context of US-Taiwan relations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which American political figure's visit to Taiwan is described as historic?

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Senator Marsha Blackburn

Senator Ed Markey

President Joe Biden

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which U.S. Senator is mentioned as having visited Taiwan?

Senator Ted Cruz

Senator Ed Markey

Senator Bernie Sanders

Senator Elizabeth Warren

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential risk mentioned in relation to the U.S. Congress's support for Taiwan?

Political instability in the U.S.

Loss of trade agreements with Europe

Military retaliation from Beijing

Economic sanctions from Taiwan

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What actions has Beijing taken in response to the U.S. support for Taiwan?

Imposing trade tariffs

Sending warships and missiles through the Taiwan Strait

Increasing tourism to Taiwan

Cutting diplomatic ties with the U.S.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the nature of the U.S. Congress's support for Taiwan?

Nonexistent

Unilateral

Bipartisan

Partisan