Question 1

Which of the following alliances is a key pillar in securing semiconductor supply chains and counteracting China's influence in the industry, bringing together the United States, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan?

Accepted Answer

The Chip 4 Alliance (Fab 4)

Question 2

In late 2025, South Korea and Japan's main business groups, the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), met to discuss cooperation in which key technology sectors?

Accepted Answer

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and semiconductors

Question 3

What significant digital economy agreement is ASEAN poised to conclude, aiming to harmonize digital trade rules and enable trusted cross-border data flows across its member states?

Accepted Answer

The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA)

Question 4

The United States has implemented export control measures since 2022 primarily to limit which country's access to advanced semiconductor technology and artificial intelligence capabilities?

Accepted Answer

China

Question 5

As of early 2025, which East Asian economy holds the top global market share in wafer foundry, with projections to slightly increase its share in 2025?

Accepted Answer

Taiwan

Question 6

In October 2025, South Korea and the United States signed a technology cooperation pact aimed at boosting collaboration in emerging technologies. What is this pact known as?

Accepted Answer

The Technology Prosperity Deal

Question 7

Which East Asian country is aiming to be an 'AI-friendly' leader by striking a balance between innovation and risk mitigation through flexible regulations, as of 2025?

Accepted Answer

Japan

Question 8

The US-Japan Digital Trade Agreement, which entered into force in January 2020, includes high-standard provisions to ensure what key aspect for digital trade?

Accepted Answer

Cross-border data transfer without restrictions

Question 9

South Korea is stepping up intellectual property cooperation with Southeast Asia, signing agreements with Singapore and the Philippines to expand collaboration in which critical technological area?

Accepted Answer

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Question 10

In November 2025, the European Commission and a consortium organized an EU-Taiwan semiconductor industry dialogue. This dialogue was co-organized with which EU-funded initiative?

Accepted Answer

The Chips Diplomacy Support Initiative (CHIPDIPLO)

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