Taiwan SBQ

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Taiwan SBQ

• Answer Scheme

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Question 1(a) Study Source A What is the message
of the cartoon? EYA (5m)

• Possible Answers
• (1) The cartoonist is trying to show that Taiwan
  is trying to show off to China that it is not
  afraid of the consequences of declaring
  independence. The cartoon shows a circus show
  host representing the Taiwanese leader putting
  his head into the lions mouth which represents
  the Taiwan independence issue, showing that he
  has managed to successfully tame / control the
  lion. As this action is risky, it shows that the
  Taiwanese leader is not afraid of incurring
  Chinas anger in this matter.

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Question 1(a) Study Source A What is the message
of the cartoon? EYA (5m)

• Possible Answers
• (2) The cartoonist is also truing to show that
  China strongly objects to an independent Taiwan.
  The lion will bite on the head of the circus host
  when the man representing China jumps on the tail
  of the lion. This shows that China will take
  military action or use force if Taiwan were to
  try and achieve an independence status.

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Question 1(a) Study Source A What is the message
of the cartoon? EYA (5m)

• Possible Add-ons
• The setting of the cartoon in a circus stage also
  shows that both countries are trying to show off
  to one another what they are capable of doing.
  Like a circus act, the actions of each country
  are carefully staged and carried out for maximum
  effect.

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Question 1(a) Study Source A What is the message
of the cartoon? EYA (5m)

• Possible Add-ons
• Taiwan has the support of the US. Taiwanese
  President Chen appears to be wearing an Uncle
  Sam outfit.

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Question 1(b) Study Sources B C These two
sources give different assessments on whether
China is prepared to use military force on
Taiwan. Does this mean that one of them is wrong?
EYA (7m)

• LORMS
• L1 Simple Assertion, No Valid Matching /
  Describes Source (1m)
• L2 Explains that one of the sources is wrong,
  supported (2-3m)
• L3 Explains that one of the sources is wrong by
  cross-referencing with other sources (4-5m)
• L4 Explains that neither source is wrong by
  cross-referencing with other sources (6-7m)
• L5 Explains purpose / motive of the sources (7m)

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Question 1(b) Study Sources B C These two
sources give different assessments on whether
China is prepared to use military force on
Taiwan. Does this mean that one of them is wrong?
EYA (7m)

• LORM 4
• No. Both sources may not be wrong. Source B is
  saying that in the short term, all nations are
  not prepared for war. This can be confirmed in
  Source D, Theyre going to wait and see how we
  react to all of that. But its not like that
  theres any particular build-up right now.
  Source C is saying that there is a possibility of
  a conflict in the long-term. This can also be
  confirmed in Source D, Its what potential there
  is over the next few years, and then over the
  next several years.

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Question 1(b) Study Sources B C These two
sources give different assessments on whether
China is prepared to use military force on
Taiwan. Does this mean that one of them is wrong?
EYA (7m)

• LORM 5
• Source B is trying to get Taiwan to purchase
  weapons from the USA hence they are saying that
  Taiwan is not militarily prepared for war while
  Source C is trying to warn Taiwan of the
  consequences of independence and to maintain
  Chinese territorial unity. You may want to give
  some evidence from both sources, not too much,
  just enough to support the above. Hence, both
  sources may give different assessments of the
  Taiwan straits issue in order to achieve their
  own aims.

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Question 1(c) Study Source D Why did the
Taiwanese President make this speech? EYA (6m)

• Inferred Motive (WHY did he make such a speech?)
• The Taiwanese president is saying that China is
  the aggressor in the conflict between China and
  Taiwan. He is saying this in order to influence
  the Taiwanese people to stay united to support
  the independence movement and not the
  reunification under a tyrant / bully like China.

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Question 1(c) Study Source D Why did the
Taiwanese President make this speech? EYA (6m)

• Inferred Motive (WHY did he make such a speech?)
• He is also trying to influence the other
  countries, especially the US, to understand the
  Straits issue from Taiwans point of view and to
  continue to show their support for Taiwan. He is
  also hoping that other countries might show their
  support for Taiwan by giving military assistance
  so that China will hesitate to use military force
  on Taiwan. Give evidence e.g. global
  partnership

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Question 1(d) Study all Sources To what extent
do the sources show that the dispute between
Taiwan and China cannot be resolved peacefully?
EYA (7m)

• The dispute CAN be resolved peacefully
• Sources B and D show that the dispute can be
  resolved peacefully. Source B explains that all
  countries are not prepared to start a war as they
  are militarily not prepared. Therefore, if both
  parties are not willing to use force to resolve
  the issue, it is possible that the conflict may
  be resolved through peaceful means. This is
  supported by, None of the 3 sides is prepared
  for a conflict. China is not militarily prepared,
  nor is its society prepared, not is it consistent
  with its emphasis on domestic development.

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Question 1(d) Study all Sources To what extent
do the sources show that the dispute between
Taiwan and China cannot be resolved peacefully?
EYA (7m)

• The dispute CAN be resolved peacefully
• Sources B and D show that the dispute can be
  resolved peacefully. In Source D, the Taiwanese
  leader is saying that he is willing to hold
  negotiations and talks with China in order to
  resolve the issue. He would also like China to
  consider using negotiations instead. This is
  supported by, Earlier this year, I sincerely
  called for leaders on both sides of the Straits
  to heed the new trend of regional integration and
  global partnership. If both sides are willing, on
  the basis of goodwill, Taiwan and China can seek
  to negotiate the issue of Taiwans status.

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Question 1(d) Study all Sources To what extent
do the sources show that the dispute between
Taiwan and China cannot be resolved peacefully?
EYA (7m)

• The dispute CANNOT be resolved peacefully
• Sources A,C,E and F show that the dispute cannot
  be resolve peacefully. Source A shows that Taiwan
  wants to continue to challenge China while China
  intends to use force to crush their challenge.
  This is seen by the Taiwanese president showing
  off that he is not scared of China and China
  trying to step on the lions tail to trigger and
  attack.

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Question 1(d) Study all Sources To what extent
do the sources show that the dispute between
Taiwan and China cannot be resolved peacefully?
EYA (7m)

• The dispute CANNOT be resolved peacefully
• Sources A,C,E and F show that the dispute cannot
  be resolve peacefully. Source C shows that China
  is ready and willing to use military force
  against Taiwan if Taiwans leadership is so bold
  as to initiate major incidents to achieve
  Taiwans independence, our military has the
  capability and the means to defeat it.

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Question 1(d) Study all Sources To what extent
do the sources show that the dispute between
Taiwan and China cannot be resolved peacefully?
EYA (7m)

• The dispute CANNOT be resolved peacefully
• Sources A,C,E and F show that the dispute cannot
  be resolve peacefully. Source E explains that due
  to differences in economic development, Taiwan
  will not reunify with China and so this can lead
  to warfare. In this respect, reunification with
  China seems to be very improbable based on the
  fact that wealth per capita of the Chinese
  economy is poorer than that of Taiwan.

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Question 1(d) Study all Sources To what extent
do the sources show that the dispute between
Taiwan and China cannot be resolved peacefully?
EYA (7m)

• The dispute CANNOT be resolved peacefully
• Sources A,C,E and F show that the dispute cannot
  be resolve peacefully. Source F explains that the
  cross-strait issue has the potential to become a
  dangerous situation as China is determined to
  achieve reunification with Taiwan and will use
  military force to achieve their demands. It (the
  Taiwan Strait) is potentially very dangerous.