NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the info under “Background” and watch the video under “Resources” below.

1. List the who, what, where and when of the news report.

2. What specifically did Defense Secretary Mark Esper accuse the communist government of China of doing?

3. How did the Chinese government respond to Secretary Esper’s warning?

4. Why is it important for the international community to be united in addressing communist China?

5. StudentNewsDaily has posted several “World News” articles on China this year. The population of China represents almost 20% of the world population.
a) What is the world population?
b) What is the population of China?
c) Consider the “Background” and “Resources” below, as well as China’s size. Why is it important to be aware of China’s influence in the world?