Influence started with the purchasing of tea from China, who was not involved in the world trade of the day. At that time Chinese were the only peoples into drinking tea, and would only sell it for gold to other nations.
The British East India Co started the production of tea in India. British government financial support of the East India Co, was the reason for the tea tax, that sparked the "Boston Tea Party".
China's attitude to the sail of tea for gold, caused both Briton & America financial problems, and to get back some of the gold spent for tea, was started the first drug war. Britain, and America used their warships, in what was caled "The China Station" to protect their merchant ships, shipping opium from Turkey, the only place opium grew naturally, to sell it for gold to the Chinese.
Funny thing! This opium war was responsible for the widening of the farming of the opium poppy. The opium products coming from Afghanistan to day, would not have happened, had the British & Americans not taken poppy seeds out of turkey!
Like most things, foreign trade has proved destructive, to both sides of the trade relationship eventually.
gain access to trade opportunities and resources, such as tea and silk, in China. This allowed European nations to expand their economic interests and exert influence over Chinese markets.
External factors influencing China's foreign policy include relationships with other major powers such as the US, economic interests, and regional security issues. Internal factors include domestic politics, public opinion, and leadership priorities set by the Chinese Communist Party. Both external and internal factors interact to shape China's overall foreign policy decisions.
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France, Germany, Italy, Great Britain, Japan, United States, Canada, China, and Russia
Pakistan's foreign policy is influenced by its relations with key powers like China, the United States, and neighboring India. Additionally, security concerns, especially related to Afghanistan and the threat of terrorism, play a significant role in shaping Pakistan's foreign policy decisions. The country's historical rivalry with India and the quest for Kashmir also have a major impact on its foreign policy choices.
The years between 1912 and 1938 were filled with upheaval in China. It was marked by the driving out of many of the foreign people there because it was believed they were a bad influence.
China was forced open to foreign influence by European powers. China's response was slow because they did not want to accept the ideals of foreign nations because they were deemed as "barbaric practices".
Because these reformers plan to end the growth of foreign influence in China.....
spheres of influence
Chinese trade was dominated by foreign influence
Chinese trade was dominated by foreign influence
By the late 1890s, the five nations that had established spheres of influence in China were Great Britain, France, Germany, Russia, and Japan. These countries sought to expand their economic and territorial interests in China, leading to significant foreign control over trade and resources. This period was marked by increased foreign intervention and the weakening of the Qing dynasty's authority. The presence of these powers set the stage for further conflicts and the eventual rise of nationalist movements in China.
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They were called SPHERES OF INFLUENCE. Other countries that were too large or powerful to colonize, were also carved up in spheres of influence, like Persia.
Boxer Rebellion
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Boxer Rebellion