3: Diplomatic Power

Question 1

Panda, Australia:

Answer 1

2009 - Pandas Wang Wang and Funi were gifted to the Adelaide zoo as a symbol of peace and prosperity between the two countries.

Question 2

Australia signed:

Answer 2

Signed a $50 billion deal to supply LNG to China (2009)

Question 3

China and Russia

Answer 3

2007 - Block UNSC from demanding an end to political repression in military-ruled Myanmar

Question 4

China argued:

Answer 4

UNSC was not the “proper forum” for discussing the South East Asian nation because the country does not threaten international peace.

Question 5

Myanmar’s UN Ambassador:

Answer 5

Thanked China, stating the resolution “would have created a dangerous precedent”

Question 6

This was the … China:

Answer 6

5th time China used its veto compared to 82 by the US

Question 7

China accused:

Answer 7

Of acting out of self-interest in an attempt to minimise democratisation and US influence in a region, as the resolution called for the commencement of a democratic process.

Question 8

Many accused:

Answer 8

Chinese ambassador of “understating the seriousness of the situation for personal gain”