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Taiwan could be a top topic at China-U.S. summit
-- 05/04/2026

Q: When President Donald Trump visits Beijing May 14-15, Chinese President Xi Jinping has said he wants to talk about the status of Taiwan, an island country of 23 million people that his government claims as its territory but has never ruled. Where is Taiwan off the southeast coast of China?

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Q: Xi is the leader of a government that has ruled mainland China since 1949. What is the official name of his government?

A. Chinese People’s Republic
B. Democratic Republic of China
C. People’s Republic of China
D. Republic of China


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RH.CCS.7 Grades 6-12: Students are asked to locate a country or geographical area on a map, connecting information with a specific location. Then, students answer a series of quiz questions based on a current news event happening in that location. Students must combine their prior knowledge with information presented in the question to determine the correct answers.