Tensions between superpowers Flashcards
(31 cards)
What do tensions in the South China sea stem from?
It stems from territorial claims and strategic interests and resource disputes
Why is the area of the South China sea so important?
The area is vital due to significsnt trade routes and rich natural resources
Approximately$ . billion has been shipped through the South China Sea every year
$3.4 billion
How many tonnes of oil does the South China Sea contain?
It contains about 11 billion barrels of oil
How much could hydrocarbons in the South China Sea be worth?
$2.5 trillion
Why have there been tensions in the Artic Ocean?
There are huge reserves of oil and natural gas
What is being opened up as ice melts?
New trade routes are being opened as ice melts
Which powers are interested in the Arctic?
The US, Russia, Canada and Norway
Which superpower has increased military force in the area of the Arctic Ocean?
Russia
Why are there tensions between China and Taiwan?
There are tensions over islands which are claimed by Japan, China and Taiwan
What country is the largest producer of semi-conducters?
Taiwan and they export more to the US than China
What does China want to change about China’s elected leader?
They want to change Taiwan’s democratically elected leader
What percentage of counterfeit goods are produced in China?
72%
What percentage of China’s export are counterfeit goods?
12%
When did Russia invade and anex Crimea?
2014
When did Ukraine adopt legislation to join NATO?
2017
When did 100,000 Russian soldiers amass along the Ukraine border?
2021
Define neocolonialism
Superpowers pulling the political strings of developing countries, despite not ruling them directly as during the imperial era
What are unfair terms of trade?
Cheap commodity exports for the developing world set against expensive manufactured imports from HICs
What is the brain drain?
It is when skilled workers from developing countries move to boost developed world economies
What is Africa and China’s relationship based on?
Trade
Chinese mines and factories bring jobs and…
raise incomes and GDP
What has China done in order to develop mining and factory investment?
China has invested huge sums in HEP, railways, ports and roads
How much was China and Africa’s trade worth in 2023?
$300 billion
