Chapter 5 RUSSIA AND THE POST-SOVIET STATES

Growing Ties Between China and Russia

After watching the Growing Ties Between China and Russia video, consider the questions below. Then "submit" your response.

1. Centuries ago Chinese emperors

Actively sought trade with foreign countries

Regarded trade as demeaning and foreigners as barbarians

Traded only with Russia

Traded only with Europe

2. In its trade with Russia, China has been exporting

Petroleum

Food

Consumer goods

Timber

3. Today, trade between Russia and China amounts to

$10 million

$25 million

$35 million

$40 million

4. Trade volume is expected to grow with the construction of

A new pipeline

A new port

A new railroad

A new highway