Which Statement Best Explains Why China Presents the United States

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains why China presents the United States with a different challenge than the Soviet Union once did?

• A)Unlike the Soviet Union,China cannot limit U.S.trade in Asia.
• B)Unlike the Soviet Union,China does not have an overarching,long-term goal.
• C)Unlike the Soviet Union,China is not seeking to spread its system outside of its own boundaries.
• D)Unlike the Soviet Union,China does not present the United States with a direct economic threat.

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