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• Why is London considered a diverse city?

  46.2% of residents identify as Black, Asian, Mixed, or 'Other'. Newham is the most diverse borough, with 69.2% non-white. London attracts migrants and international investors.
• How does migration contribute to London’s economy?

  London had 154,000 net international migrants in 2023, and 26% of its businesses trade globally. Migrants are vital to public services—67% of social care workers and 50% of nurses are from BAME backgrounds.
• What has caused social tensions in parts of the UK?

  Events like the Southport attack have led to far-right protests and clashes. Asylum seekers and minority communities have been targeted, exposing growing social divisions.
• What is the Mekong River Agreement?

  Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam must agree before any new dams are built. The river is vital for agriculture, hydropower, and development, but damming can harm downstream countries.
• What are China’s interests in the Mekong River?

  China wants to build dams to generate hydroelectric power and support development in the poorer southern regions.
• Why is Laos vulnerable in the Mekong conflict?

  90% of Laos’ population depends on the Mekong for farming. Dams may disrupt water flow, hurting agriculture
• How can globalisation be controlled?

  Censorship: China limits internet and media to maintain control. Immigration: Countries like the US and UK have debated restricting migration. Trade Protectionism: Governments raise tariffs to protect local industries, though WTO rules limit this.
• What happened with Chinese steel in 2016?

  China flooded the market with cheap steel, threatening UK steel jobs. India’s Tata Steel considered closing UK plants. Raising tariffs was suggested, but WTO rules restricted this.
• What do anti-globalisation groups believe?

  Reform UK and AfD are Eurosceptic and anti-immigration. Republicans in the US under Trump promoted "America First." Rassemblement National (France) argues globalisation harms national identity and security.
• How has Canada faced conflict over cultural identity?

  Indigenous communities protested against resource projects like the Trans Mountain pipeline, accusing the government of prioritising TNCs over traditional land rights.