Question

How might East Asia's political geography be different today if China lacked its abundant natural resources? (1 point)

China would likely be less powerful and depend more on global trade.

Japan and South Korea would have probably become communist states.

North Korea would have developed into a major economic superpower.

China would have expanded its borders past the Himalayan Mountains.

Answer 1

China would likely be less powerful and depend more on global trade.

Lacking abundant natural resources would reduce its industrial base and self-sufficiency, making it more reliant on imports and international markets rather than being a regional powerhouse.