open door policy
Why were the major European powers scrambling to seize new territory in the late 1800s?
Ethiopia's resistance was successful, while China's was put down by foreign troops.
Russia, China, India, and Iran are the major Eurasian powers according toTHE CHINA AND EURASIA FORUM QUARTERLY • Volume 8, No. 1.
Major European powers fought to keep independent states from unifying
France England Spain
Many European nations forced China to sign unequal agreements.
Currently, only America and possible the European Union can be classified as major world superpowers today. Some countries, such as Russia and China, have the potential to become superpowers in the future.
China wasn't powerful. China has a dying economy, a dead military, and no powerful central government. For European powers, it was an easy walk in, kill a few hundred thousand, use up the natural resources, and leave.
Prevent European powers from dividing up China.
Chinese ports were opened for trade with European powers.
Main Allied Powers: US, Britain (UK), Australia, China, France, Russia (Soviet Union).
European powers were dissatisfied with China's opening of the port of Guangzhou because it limited foreign trade to a single port and imposed strict regulations on foreign merchants. The Chinese government maintained stringent control over trade practices, which frustrated European nations seeking greater access to Chinese markets and resources. This dissatisfaction contributed to escalating tensions, ultimately leading to conflicts such as the Opium Wars, as European powers sought to expand their trading rights and influence in China.