Which Statement Is NOT True of ASEAN

question 291

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of ASEAN?

• A) It was started as anti-China, anti-communist association.
• B) All the countries of Southeast Asia are members.
• C) Its goal is to strengthen regional cooperation within Southeast Asia.
• D) It has been increasing tariffs between member countries as way of getting countries to specialize in producing different types of products.

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