About this Study Set
This study set covers Science Diplomacy through
12 practice questions.
Explore recent scientific collaborations and diplomatic initiatives across Asia, highlighting how research partnerships are shaping international relations and tackling global challenges. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 12 questions from the
Asia's Scientific Diplomacy: Cross-Border Breakthroughs & Future Alliances study set below.
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1
Which two Asian countries recently agreed to a feasibility study for a space launch site in Southeast Asia, leveraging South Korea's space project experience?
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A
Japan and Thailand
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B
South Korea and Thailand
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C
China and Vietnam
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D
India and Singapore
2
The ASEAN-India Science & Technology Cooperation framework, established in 1996, has been significantly enhanced, particularly with a dedicated fund established in which year?
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A
2005
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B
2008
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C
2012
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D
2015
3
What joint research initiative was launched in 2006 between Japan and China to promote mutual understanding of World War II history?
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A
The Pacific Rim Historical Studies Project
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B
The East Asian Reconciliation Commission
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C
The Japan-China Joint History Research Committee
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D
The Sino-Japanese Cultural Exchange Program
4
Which Asian partnership, initiated in 2006 and expanded in 2009, focuses on regional collaboration for emerging infectious diseases, involving countries like China, Thailand, and Vietnam?
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A
Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN)
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B
China-ASEAN Science and Technology Cooperation Center for Public Health
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C
Asian Partnership on Emerging Infectious Diseases Research (APEIR)
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D
ASEAN-India S&T working group
5
Taiwan and Singapore have agreed to deepen cooperation in several technology fields. Which of these is NOT among the highlighted areas of their partnership?
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A
Semiconductors
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B
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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C
Biotechnology
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D
Quantum Computing
6
The India-Japan partnership on green hydrogen aims to achieve national climate goals. What are the target years for India and Japan to achieve carbon neutrality/net-zero emissions, respectively?
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A
2050 and 2070
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B
2070 and 2050
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C
2060 and 2050
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D
2050 and 2060
7
A recent collaboration between Vietnam and South Korea involves strengthening cooperation in physics and interdisciplinary sciences. Which centers are part of this MoU?
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A
Asia-Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics (APCTP) and International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE)
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B
Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) and Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)
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C
Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) and Vietnam Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics (VIASM)
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D
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) and Vietnam Institute of Science and Technology (VIST)
8
Which two countries are collaborating to promote low-carbon and renewable hydrogen/ammonia ecosystems through a Joint Declaration of Intent signed in August 2025?
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A
China and South Korea
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B
India and Japan
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C
Singapore and Taiwan
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D
Thailand and Malaysia
9
The 'K-Research Lab' model, originating from South Korea and first transplanted to Vietnam, is planned to be expanded to which region?
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A
South Asia
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B
East Asia
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C
Southeast Asia
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D
Central Asia
10
In the context of global health diplomacy, which Asian countries have been noted for advocating joint research, resource-sharing, and resilient health systems, especially post-COVID-19?
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A
China, India, Japan, and South Korea
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B
Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia
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C
Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Myanmar
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D
All of the above
11
What is the primary focus of the 'A Shared Voyage' program, a recent expedition involving young scientists from China and the US?
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A
Space exploration and astronomy
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B
Marine conservation and climate change
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C
Artificial intelligence and robotics
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D
Renewable energy technologies
12
The China-ASEAN Beijing Declaration on Cooperation in Innovation of Health Products and Technologies calls for several actions. Which of the following is a key objective?
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A
Establish a China-ASEAN Collaboration Center for Health Product Innovation
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B
Focus on military technology development
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C
Promote traditional Chinese medicine exports exclusively
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D
Limit international scientific data sharing
