Topic 112 · Answers
Trump-Xi White House Summit
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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