China Weekly News Quiz: July 19-26, 2020

1

The U.S. consulate general in Chengdu and that of China in Houston have been closed as tensions rise between the two global giants. How many consulates now remain?

3 each in China and the U.S.
4 each in China and the U.S.
5 each in China and the U.S.
6 each in China and the U.S.

1 / 7

2

Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated China's commitment to resolving the Middle East conflict in a phone conversation with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on July 20. Which solution is China committed to?

Two-state solution
One-state solution
Establishment of a federation
None of the above

2 / 7

3

China successfully launched its Mars probe Tianwen-1 with Long March-5 rocket last week. What's so ambitious about this Mars mission?

It combines orbiting, landing and roving
It's aimed at finding water on Mars
It'll reach Mars in less than 3 months
All of the above

3 / 7

4

Hong Kong has tightened its epidemic containment measures after the recent record high numbers of COVID-19 cases. Where is it mandatory to wear face masks?

Indoor public places
Outdoor public places
Both A and B
None of the above

4 / 7

5

Profits from China's major industrial firms rose by 11.5% YoY in June. What's the major reason behind this boost?

Falling costs
Inflation
Falling production
Price increase

5 / 7

6

Chinese Association of Tobacco Control has called for legislation to ban tobacco sales within a specified distance from schools. How much distance did it propose?

100 meters
Half a kilometer
A kilometer
200 meters

6 / 7

7

Two COVID-19 vaccine candidates have proven safe for humans and produced strong immune reactions among patients involved, the Lancet medical journal announced on July 20. One vaccine is from China. Where's the other one from?

UK
U.S.
Japan
Singapore

7 / 7

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