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Topic 112 · Answers

Trump-Xi White House Summit

All 10 answers, each with its Book 1 RATNA fact. Try the questions first

  1. Question 1Answer B

    On which dates did the Chinese President make his 2026 state visit to the US?

    • 23-25 October 2026
    • Correct answer: 23-25 September 2026
    • 3-5 September 2026
    • 24-26 September 2026

    Core Trigger: Chinese President Xi Jinping made a state visit to the US on 23-25 September 2026, with White House talks with Donald Trump on 24 September.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 112, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer C

    The leaders spoke of a 'constructive China-US relationship of strategic' what?

    • Partnership
    • Competition
    • Correct answer: Stability
    • Autonomy

    Theme: Both leaders spoke of a 'constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability'.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 112, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer A

    Who is President of China?

    • Correct answer: Xi Jinping
    • Li Qiang
    • Wang Yi
    • Hu Jintao

    Leaders: Donald Trump is President of the United States and Xi Jinping is President of China.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 112, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer C

    Which South Korean city gave its name to the October 2025 US-China trade truce?

    • Seoul
    • Incheon
    • Correct answer: Busan
    • Daegu

    Key Term: The Busan trade truce is the tariff pause agreed when the two leaders met at Busan, South Korea, in October 2025.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 112, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer A

    Consider the statements. 1. The trade truce was due to lapse on 10 November 2026. 2. It was extended to 10 November 2027. Which is/are correct?

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Trade Truce: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the truce, due to lapse on 10 November 2026, was extended to 10 January 2027.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 112, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer D

    Xi urged Washington to 'oppose' what?

    • Chip export controls
    • Tariff increases
    • South China Sea patrols
    • Correct answer: Taiwan independence

    Stakeholders: Besides the two Presidents, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke for the US; Xi urged Washington to 'oppose' Taiwan independence.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 112, point 6

  7. Question 7Answer A

    At which venue were the Trump-Xi talks held?

    • Correct answer: The White House
    • Camp David
    • Mar-a-Lago
    • The Pentagon

    Venue: The talks took place at the White House, Washington DC, USA.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 112, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer D

    On which date did the US and China establish formal diplomatic relations?

    • 1 January 1972
    • 1 January 1985
    • 1 January 1969
    • Correct answer: 1 January 1979

    Founded: The US and China established formal diplomatic relations on 1 January 1979.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 112, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer C

    The Shanghai Communique of 27 February 1972 was signed during which US President's visit to China?

    • Gerald Ford
    • Jimmy Carter
    • Correct answer: Richard Nixon
    • Ronald Reagan

    Landmark: The Shanghai Communique of 27 February 1972, signed during President Nixon's visit, began the normalisation of relations.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 112, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer C

    Consider the statements. 1. Under its One-China policy the US 'acknowledges' Beijing's claim over Taiwan. 2. The US does not 'endorse' that claim. Which is/are correct?

    • Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Doctrine: Under its One-China policy the US acknowledges, but does not endorse, Beijing's claim over Taiwan.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 112, point 12

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