Which of the Following Statements About Japan's Role in a Globalized

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Japan's role in a globalized world of states is NOT true?

• A) Japan is the second largest contributor to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.
• B) All past presidents of the Asian Development Bank have been Japanese.
• C) Japan is a founding member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.
• D) Japan has never been elected a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
• E) Japan is the second largest contributor to the United Nations budget.

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