Question

according the article, what is the most significant problem china faces?
○ china’s neighbors are moving closer to the western world and each other.
× china is facing a severe decline in population that may lead to labor shortages.
○ china will never develop a wide - ranging economy that has a global reach.
○ china’s political system will prevent further growth of its economic system.

Explanation:

To determine the most significant problem China faces according to the article (assuming the marked option is correct based on the article's content), we analyze each option:

• The first option about neighbors moving closer is more about geopolitical relations with neighbors, not a core internal significant problem.
• The option about population decline leading to labor shortages is a well - recognized significant issue for China as a declining population and potential labor shortages can impact economic growth, social security systems, etc.
• The third option is incorrect as China has a wide - ranging economy with global reach (e.g., Belt and Road Initiative, being a major trading nation).
• The fourth option is incorrect as China's political system has been conducive to its economic growth (e.g., providing stability, long - term planning through five - year plans).

Answer:

B. China is facing a severe decline in population that may lead to labor shortages.