Asked by Regan Waite on Jun 22, 2024

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Which of the following statements about the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is NOT true?

A) ASEAN-member countries have dissimilar political environments.
B) ASEAN-member countries have very dissimilar cultures.
C) ASEAN-member countries make up the third-largest free trade zone in the world.
D) ASEAN-member countries are also members of APEC.
E) ASEAN-member countries have excluded China from membership for its refusal to remove its tariffs on goods from member countries.

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

A regional intergovernmental organization comprising ten Southeast Asian countries, which promotes political, economic, and security cooperation among its members.

Free Trade Zone

A designated region where goods can be imported, handled, manufactured, and re-exported under specific customs regulation but generally not subject to customs duty.

APEC

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, a forum for 21 Pacific Rim member economies that promotes free trade throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

  • Discern the roles and functions of international trade and labor associations.
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William RoddyJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
ASEAN includes a diverse group of countries in terms of politics, culture, and economy, but it does not exclude countries for the reason of refusing to remove tariffs on goods from member countries. China is not a member of ASEAN because it is not a Southeast Asian country, not because of its tariff policies.