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

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

2. How did the communist government of China react to the U.S. arms sales to Taiwan?

3. What is the purpose of the U.S. sale to Taiwan?

4. Why is China such a threat to Taiwan?

5. a) How does President Trump differ from his predecessors in the type of arms sales with Taiwan?
b) Consider the “Background” and “Resources” below, including the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979. Which do you think is the better policy, Trump’s or “recent administrations” (most likely Obama, Bush and Clinton?)? Explain your answer.