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What is the significance of the Uighur minority in Xinjiang?
They have faced widespread allegations of human rights abuses, including detention in "re-education camps."
Why was the movie 'Mulan' controversial?
Due to filming in Xinjiang and the depiction of Chinese culture and history.
Who is Liu Xiaobo?
A Chinese human rights activist who spoke out against the Chinese government.
Who is Ai Weiwei?
A Chinese human rights activist who spoke out against the Chinese government.
What are the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands?
Islands at the center of a territorial dispute between China and Japan.
What is the significance of the South China Sea?
A region with overlapping territorial claims, leading to increased military activity.
What is the purpose of 're-education camps' according to the Chinese government?
To combat terrorism and provide education and vocational training.
What are some concerns about China's Belt and Road Initiative?
Concerns about debt, national security, and human rights.
What is the general trend of US companies' investments in China?
Some U.S. companies have reduced investments in China due to trade tensions, rising labor costs, intellectual property concerns, and political and social unrest.
What is the general trend of the US-China relationship?
The U.S.-China relationship is complex, with cooperation in some areas and tension in others, and it has significant implications for the global political and economic landscape.
What is the meaning of 'Défis'?
Challenges
What is the meaning of 'L'environnement'?
The environment
What is the meaning of 'La politique'?
Politics
What is the meaning of 'La société'?
Society
What is desertification?
The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
What is meant by 'political unrest'?
A situation characterized by demonstrations, protests, or other forms of resistance against a government or political system.
What does 'social inequality' refer to?
The existence of unequal opportunities or rewards for different social positions or statuses within a group or society.
Define 'activism'.
The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
What does 'apathy' mean?
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
What is 'corruption'?
Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.
What is the meaning of 'Défis'?
Challenges
What is the meaning of 'L'environnement'?
The environment
What is the meaning of 'La politique'?
Politics
What is the meaning of 'La société'?
Society
Translate: Climate change
Le changement climatique
Translate: Political unrest
L'agitation politique
Translate: Social inequality
L'inégalité sociale
Translate: Food shortage
La pénurie alimentaire
Translate: Corruption
La corruption
Translate: Deforestation
La déforestation